It’s fun to think about all the cool features carmakers add to make their vehicles more appealing, even if they are a bit ridiculous. Like Bentley’s infotainment package that builds computer tablets into the headrests, or their retractable tailgate bench, Jaguar’s retracting gear shifting knob, or Audi’s pop-up tweeter.
Like any new gadget, it’s only a matter of time before the novelty of these features wears off. How many times can you watch a gear selector rise and fall before it becomes old? It seems like one more thing that will eventually need to be repaired at an exorbitant cost.