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The number of intake and exhaust valves in each engine cylinder. More valves per cylinder means better engine breathing and better performance but it also adds to cost.✕

Specifies which wheels are driven by the engine's power, such as front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive. It affects how the car handles and also its capabilities.✕

The smallest circular space that needs to make a 180-degree turn. It indicates its manoeuvrability, especially in tight spaces.✕

Specifies the type of braking system used on the front wheels of the car, like disc or drum brakes. The type of brakes determines the stopping power.✕

Specifies the type of braking system used on the rear wheels, like disc or drum brakes, affecting the car's stopping power.✕

The maximum speed a car can be driven at. It indicates its performance capability.✕

The rate at which the car can increase its speed from a standstill. It is a key performance indicator.✕

Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling .✕

The distance from the centre of the left tyre to the centre of the right tyre of a four-wheeler's front wheels. Also known as front track. The relation between the front and rear tread/track numbers decides a cars stability.✕

The distance from the centre of the left tyre to the centre of the right tyre of a fourwheeler's rear wheels. Also known as Rear Track. The relation between the front and rear Tread/Track numbers dictates a cars stability✕

The maximum number of people that can legally and comfortably sit in a car.✕

The amount of space available in the car's trunk or boot for keeping luggage and other items. It is measured in cubic feet or litres.✕

The total number of doors in the car, including the boot if it's considered a door. It affects access and convenience.✕

A mirror, usually located behind the passenger sun shade, used to check one's appearance. More expensive cars will have these on the driver's side and some cars even have this feature for rear seat passengers too.✕

Adjustable cushions on the top of the rear seats that provide head support for passengers. They increase the comfort and safety of passengers.✕

Unlike fixed headrests, these can be moved up or down to offer the ideal resting position for the occupant's head.✕

A foldable armrest for the rear passengers, usually in the middle, which also comprises cup holders or other small storage spaces. When not in use, it can be folded back into the seat, so that an additional occupant can be seated.✕

A type of seat belt on which the height can be adjusted, to help improve comfort.✕

Dedicated AC vents for the rear passengers, usually located between the front seats. Helps cool the rear compartment, while offering passengers the option to control the flow. Some rear AC vents allow for fan speed control.✕

Additional support for the lower back in the car seats. It is adjustable (manual or powered), allowing users to adjust the level of support according to their preference.✕

A steering wheel that has many buttons to control various functions of the infotainment system and key car functions like cruise control. This allows the driver to manage these functions without taking their hands off the steering wheel.✕

An electronic system that automatically maintains the car's speed set by the driver, reducing the need for constant pedal use. Useful feature for long highway drives.✕

Sensors on the vehicle's exterior that use either ultrasonic or electromagnetic waves bouncing off objects to alert the driver of obstacles while parking.✕

Rear seats that can be folded down to create additional storage space.✕

A button that allows starting or stopping the engine without using a traditional key. It enhances convenience.✕

A compartment in the car for holding bottles. Usually located in car door pockets. More bottle holders means more bottles can be stored at once.✕

An added convenince feature to rest one's hand on, while also offering features like cupholders or a small storage space.✕

A display that shows the current gear the car is in. More advanced versions also suggest the most prefered gear for better efficiency.✕

A covering for the car's rear window, which can provide privacy, reduce sunlight, and keep the interior cool. Useful on sunny days.✕

A feature designed to extend the battery's life by reducing unnecessary power drain when the car is not in use.✕

Blinking lights on the car's sides that signal the intention to change lanes. It improves road safety.✕

A feature seen in higher-end cars designed to offer a massage to the occupant. Usually activated via the car's central infotainment screen.✕

Seats that can remember and electrically adjust to preset positions at the touch of a button. Great feature if you have multiple drivers for one car.✕

Unlike standard power windows, this one allows you to roll up/down the window fully with a single press of the button.✕

A feature that allows the car to park itself. Reduces driver effort while parking the car.✕

Various pre-set modes that adjust the car's performance characteristics to suit different driving conditions. These modes adjust how the car responds to the driver's input.✕

A car AC is a system that cools down the cabin of a vehicle by circulating cool air. You can select temperature, fan speed and direction of air flow.✕

A heating function for the cabin. A handy feature in cold climates.✕

In-built fans in the seat back and base that circulate air on the back/leg of the occupant.✕

Refers to a driver's seat that can be raised vertically. This is helpful for shorter drivers to find a better driving position. ✕

Seats that can be adjusted electronically. Usually seen in higher end cars.✕

Headlights that turn on and off automatically based on the time of day or environmental lighting conditions.✕

Headlights that stay on for a short period after turning off the car, illuminating the path to the driver's home or door.✕

A meter that keeps track of the total kilometres a vehicle has travelled. This cannot be reset by an owner and serves as a record for tracking service intervals and waranty validity, and also is important when selling the vehicle.✕

Refers to a fold-out table tray attached either to the back of the front seats or in the central section of the rear seats. ✕

When the dashboard has two colours of trim it's called a dual tone dashboard.✕

Water jets that clean the headlights. Beneficial when driving in the rain, or in muddy conditions.✕

Windshield wipers that activate on their own when they detect rain. Removes the need to turn the wipers ON/OFF when the rain starts/stops.✕

A device that cleans the rear window with the touch of a button. Helps enhance visibility in bad weather.✕

A small nozzle that sprays water to clean the rear windshield. Helps in better cleaning of the rear windshield and improves rear visibility.✕

A heating element in the rear window to remove fog and melt frost from the rear window. ✕

Lightweight wheels made of metals such as aluminium. Available in multiple designs, they enhance the look of a vehicle.✕

Windows with a transparent thin film for privacy and to reduce sunlight. Saves the car interiors from direct sunlight. Also reduces glare and improves visibility during the day.✕

Increases downforce on the rear end of the vehicle. In most cars, however, they're used simply for looks.✕

Side steppers are a convenience feature, usually offered in vehicles with high floors, to make it easier to step into or out of the car. They are either pemanently fixed near the side of the vehicle or deploy electrically. The latter is usually only with luxury cars.✕

An additional turn indicator located on the outside mirror of a vehicle that warns both oncoming and following traffic.✕

A shiny silver finish on the grille of a vehicle.✕

Shiny glass-like decorative details on the car's exterior for a premium look.✕

Rails on the top of the car for carrying luggage. Useful if you have less storage inside the car or if you carry a lot of things while travelling.✕

LED daytime running lights (DRL) are not to be confused with headlights. The intended purpose is to help other road users see your vehicle better while adding to the car's style.✕

Refers to the use of LED lighting in the main headlamp. LEDs provide a bright white beam, making night driving safer.✕

Refers to the use of LED lighting in the taillamps. ✕

Refers to the use of LED lighting in the fog lamp. A fog lamp is placed low on the bumper to help illuminate the road and surrounding area, enhancing safety in foggy/rainy conditions.✕

Car headlamps that automatically turn on in low light conditions and switch off in bright conditions.✕

An alarm system that sounds when anyone tries to access the car forcibly or break into it.✕

An inflatable air bag located within the steering wheel that automatically deploys during a collision, to protect the driver from physical injury✕

An inflatable safety device designed to protect the front passenger in case of a collision. These are located in the dashboard.✕

A rearview mirror that can be adjusted to reduce glare from headlights behind the vehicle at night.✕

A warning buzzer that reminds passengers to buckle their seat belts.✕

A function that alerts the driver when any of the doors are open or not properly closed.✕

This feature monitors the pressure inside each tyre, alerting the driver when one or more tyre loses pressure.✕

A security feature that prevents unauthorized access to the car's engine.✕

Improves the car's stability by detecting and reducing loss of grip.✕

A system that warns the driver when the car exceeds a certain speed limit. Promotes safety by giving alerts.✕

A safety feature that automatically locks the car's doors once it reaches a certain speed. Useful feature for all passengers.✕

A secure attachment system to fix child seats directly on the chassis of the car.✕

An additional display for the driver placed above the main display or even projected on the windshield, containing speed and trip details, so that the driver's vision stays on the road.✕

A feature that enables the car to call for emergency services or send an SOS message in case of an accident or crisis.✕

A function of ADAS that uses radar to alert the driver if there are vehicles behind them that aren't fully visible in their mirror.✕

A camera system (usually on the left mirror) that shows the driver the blind spot when changing lanes.✕

A feature that notifies the owner if the car moves beyond a predefined geographical area. Useful for security and monitoring of the car.✕

A system that controls the car's speed when going downhill by applying brakes to prevent overspeeding and improve control.✕

A feature that helps prevent a car from rolling backward on a hill.✕

Cameras around the car that give a complete view of the surroundings. Helps in parking and avoiding obstacles while driving.✕

The size of the car's interactive display screen, measured diagonally, used for navigation and media. Larger screen size means better visibility of contents.✕

The various ways the car can connect with devices or networks for communication and entertainment. More connectivity features mean easy access to files and car information.✕

Connects Android smartphones with the car's display to access apps for music, chats or navigation.✕

Connects iPhone/iPad with the car's display to access apps for music, chats, or navigation. Makes connectivity easy if you have an iPhone/iPad.✕

The total count of speakers installed in the car for playing music. More speakers provide improved sound output.✕