13:30 23-10-2025

The in-car features drivers use most: Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, Bluetooth

While a car’s main job is to get you from A to B, most of us care just as much about the comfort and tech that make the journey easier. Drivers shared the features they use most, and the results were predictable yet revealing—a snapshot of how we actually live with our cars.

The clear winner was Android Auto, which many launch almost every time they start the engine. Close behind is adaptive cruise control (ACC), a genuine relief on long stretches of road.

Plenty still swear by the trusty USB port: for some owners it feels more reliable and straightforward than going wireless. And among performance enthusiasts, Performance or Race modes remain a draw, sharpening responses and turning up the exhaust note.

Drivers of manual-transmission cars appreciate the electronic parking brake and the walk-away auto-lock function, while nearly everyone points to Bluetooth for its stable connection and simple pairing.

The classics still matter: heated seats and a panoramic roof continue to stand for comfort and pure driving enjoyment. The poll suggests even the most straightforward features become favorites when they make the ride easier and more pleasant. In everyday use, those small comforts often do more for your mood than any flashy extra.