Top 10 features we want in a commuter’s car

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The daily commute is a fact of modern life. It makes sense to purchase a car that keeps the ride to and from work as pleasant as possible. That means foregoing certain features because they’re not practical on a day-to-day basis in bumper-by-bumper traffic.

I surveyed few of my friends to determine which of the features they consider a-must in commuter’s cars. Here are 10 that we look for in cars we evaluate; we think you should consider them as well.

1. Comfortable seats: Different people have different requirements when it comes to seat comfort. Features such as side bolstering or lumbar support, for example, work well for some, but are obtrusive for others. Power controls are always good — they allow you to fine-tune the sea position while you’re driving, rather than having to stop the car. A seat-height adjuster can go a long way toward making a seat a comfortable fit for very short or very tall drivers, but some manufacturers insist that one size fits all.
   
   A telescoping steering wheel and adjustable pedals can also be a great help. Those who live in colder climes or suffer from back problems may benefit from seats that are heated. And of course, a comfortable seat means nothing if you have long legs, and the seat doesn’t scoot back far enough to accommodate them. The important thing here is to drive the car before you buy it; it’s the only way to know if the seat meets your needs.

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