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A device that forces more air into an internal combustion engine. More air can burn more fuel and make more power. Turbochargers utilise exhaust gas energy to make more power.

A mild hybrid car, also known as a micro hybrid or light hybrid, is a type of internal combustion-engined car that uses a small amount of electric energy for assist.

Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.

Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.

Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.

An automated system that opens and closes the car's boot lid or trunk with the press of a button or remote control. Makes accessing the boot easier.

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.

Allows the driver to adjust the position of the steering wheel to their liking. This can be done in two ways: Tilt and/or Reach

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

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

Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.

Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.

A dashboard indicator that alerts the driver when the fuel level is low. Gives a reminder to refill fuel to avoid stalling.

12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.

Lighting for the boot area. It usually turns on automatically when the boot is opened.

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.

A light provided in the rear seating area of the car. It allows passengers to read or see in the dark without disturbing the driver.

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.

Storage spaces that are specifically designed to hold cups or beverage cans. Sometimes these can be cooled and heated too.

Storage space located in the rear part of the car's interior. It is designed to securely hold cups or bottles for backseat passengers.

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.

Front seats equipped with a heating feature for comfort. Makes the seats cozy and warm on chilly days. Useful feature in cold climates.

Rear seats equipped with a heating feature for comfort. Makes the seats cozy and warm on chilly days. Useful feature for winters and long drives.

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 feature that reduces unwanted ambient sounds in the car's cabin by emitting opposite sound waves. It makes the cabin silent.

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.

An in-car system that provides maps and directions. Helps in finding the shortest routes. Also gives an idea about the traffic situation on different routes.

A connected car technology feature to help you locate your car via your smartphone

A connected car technology feature that tracks your car in real time, showing you its exact location.

A sensor-based system that allows you to unlock and start the car without using a physical key.

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

A function in the glove box that allows you to keep food items and beverages cool for long durations.

A feature that allows the driver to operate some car functions using voice commands. Make using features easy without distractions.

Buttons behind the steering wheel for manual gear changes. Found in automatic cars and placed ergonomically, making gear changes easier.

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

A warning to indicate that the vehicle's boot or tailgate isnt properly closed.

A tailgate that, in most cases, can be opened automatically by swiping your foot under the rear bumper.

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

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

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 tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.

Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed.

Seat coverings made from cloth. Affects comfort and interior style.

It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others.

Refers to a display that shows the current time in a digital (numerical) format.

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.

Extra lights at the front of the car that improve visibility in foggy conditions. Useful during low visibility conditions under foggy weather.

Extra lights at the back of the car that make it more visible to other drivers in foggy conditions.

Power-adjustable exterior rear view mirror is a type of outside rear view mirror that can be adjusted electrically by the driver using a switch or buttons.

Manually adjustable exterior rear view mirrors refer to stick-like controls inside the car that are used to adjust the angle of the exterior rear view mirrors.

A vehicle's rear-view mirrors that can open and close at the touch of a button.

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.

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

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.

Cars with dual-tone body colours have two paint colours applied, usually where one colour is used heavily while the other is a contrast applied only to parts like the roof and outside mirrors.

Headlights that provide a stronger, more focused beam of light. Provides better light throw and increases visibility at night.

Headlights with extra bulbs that turn on when the steering wheel rotates left or right. Improves visibility at night while taking turns.

Cars with this feature will automatically switch on their fog lamps when the steering is turned, to improve visibility at the front corners of the car.

Heated wing mirrors can also be called mirror defoggers. As the name says, using heat, the outside rear view mirrors can be cleared from fogging up during cold/rainy weather, improving rearward visibility and safety.

A glass panel on the roof of a vehicle, either just over the front seats or extending further backward towards the rear.

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.

A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.

A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.

A system that allows the driver to lock and unlock all car doors with the push of a button.

Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.

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.

The outside rear view mirror placed on the passenger side.

Safety belts for passengers sitting in the rear seats of the car.

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.

Structural components in a car designed to absorb and distribute impact energy during a side collision.

Structural components in a car designed to absorb and distribute impact energy during a front collision.

Seats that can be reclined, or adjusted front/back or up/down. The levels of adjustability depends on the car's segment/price.

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

A system that helps prevent the car from skidding or losing control by applying brakes to individual wheels. Useful in case of emergency high-speed manoeuvres.

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

Sensors that detect a car crash and activate safety features like airbags and automatic emergency calls.

A fuel tank that is placed in the centre of the car instead of the rear

A warning light that indicates potential issues with the car's engine.

A system that adjusts the brake force applied to each wheel to optimize braking performance.

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

A camera at the rear of the car to help with parking safely.

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.

Airbags positioned at knee level to provide additional protection during a front collision.

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.

These mechanisms tighten up the seatbelts, or reduces their force till a certain threshold, so as to hold the occupants in place during sudden acceleration or braking.

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.

A media player that reads compact discs (CDs) for audio/video playback.

Allows multiple CDs to be loaded and played without manual swapping in the audio system.

An in-car entertainment device that can read and play DVDs. Slightly outdated now because of new technology like bluetooth

AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.

A remote to control the car's audio system without reaching for the dashboard. Makes controlling the audio system easy from all seats inside the car.

Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car.

Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.

Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.

A USB port for connecting external devices, like smartphones or MP3 players, to the car's audio system using a cable. Lets you play audio from your device through car speakers.

Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.

A digital or analog compass in the car for navigation. Helps in finding the right direction in tricky situations.

A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.

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.

Built-in storage in the car stereo for storing media files and other navigation data, software data and updates.

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.