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Remote start is a convenience and safety feature that allows owners to start their vehicles from the outside, usually triggered by a button on the key fob. Some systems enable starting from a smartphone app.

Off-road technologies are software and hardware enhancements to a vehicle to aid performance and safety when leaving the pavement. These technologies can include 4-wheel drive, traction control, locking differentials, adjustable suspension, trail cameras, and more.

Wireless phone charging feature uses an induction pad in the center console to store and charge a compatible smartphone. This charging pad removes the need for unsightly cables to clutter the console or entangle the shifter. The pad often features a non-skid surface to keep the smartphone from sliding around the cabin. 

A Wi-Fi hot spot is a hardware system installed in a car that uses an antenna and router to connect to a cellular network and a receiver to connect to devices within and around the car.

A welcome light, also called a puddle light, projects a spotlight onto the ground before the vehicle’s entryways. LED light is emitted from the bottom of the side mirrors or open doors.

A walk-away door lock secures the vehicle remotely once the driver walks far enough away that the connected phone or key fob (also known as a proximity key) on their person triggers the automated locking response.

USB charging ports are power outlets using the universal serial bus (USB) female socket. USB is a plug-and-play interface commonly used for computers and handheld electronic devices. Depending on the application, USB can convey electricity, data, or both.

Virtual dashboards are digital instrument panels substituting a flat or curved panel screen for the cluster of analog and digital gauges. Virtual dashboards can deliver a broader range of information to the driver, such as vehicle diagnostics, advanced driver assistance services (ADAS), and alternative camera views that can improve a driver’s road awareness.

Torque vectoring is an engineering feature designed to improve handling and cornering by directing the twisting force of the drive wheels to the side that needs it. Depending on system engineering, the methods either direct torque to the outside wheel or use the brakes to slow the inside wheel. Torque vectoring moves twisting force to the outside front wheel during cornering to improve turn-in and stability.