5 car features and equipment most favored by women
Modern equipment and features that bring convenience such as smart keys, entertainment screens, parking assistance systems, etc. are often favored by women car users in Vietnam and are considered when choosing a new car purchase location.
With the development of science, technology as well as the tastes of car consumers, current car models, in addition to improving design, are also applied by manufacturers with new equipment and features to increase comfort for users. However, for car consumers, especially for women, not all equipment and features on cars are really necessary.
According to PV's researchAdolescent, with the group of female car customers in Vietnam, women often prefer equipment and features that bring convenience, comfort, driving support as well as entertainment needs.
Below are the 5 car features and equipment most favored by women:
Smart key, integrated remote start feature
Smart key with car start button is an equipment that is gradually becoming popular on new car models. Smart key helps car users more convenient in locking and opening the door when getting in and out of the car. However, for women, smart key with remote car start feature is more popular. With this feature, women can start the car remotely to operate the air conditioning system, helping to cool the interior, dispelling the hot air when parked in the hot sun.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai (32 years old), living in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, is using a Hyundai Accent manufactured in 2022 and said:"This feature is very useful, especially when using a car in hot weather. Just sitting in a coffee shop or office… you can still start the car parked outside, before getting in to use it."
Entertainment screen integrates multiple connection methods
In addition to the smart key with the remote car start feature, the touch screen entertainment screen with many ways to connect to smartphones via Bluetooth, Android Auto or Apple Car Play... to control by voice or use applications is also a favorite equipment for women when using cars. Nowadays, many car models are even equipped with entertainment screens, connecting Androi Auto or Apple Car Play wirelessly to the phone.
According to some women who use cars, not only women but anyone who uses a new car likes this equipment, because it is really convenient, easy to operate and ensures safety when driving. Through the entertainment screen and connection methods, the driver can follow the navigation, listen to music...
Parking assist system, rear camera, collision warning
If the touch screen integrates many connection methods to meet the needs of entertainment, connection or navigation... Parking assistance system, rear camera, collision warning are equipment that help drivers more easily observe and operate to park the car. This equipment is considered by many women who use cars to be very useful and necessary when driving, even for those who have many years of experience using cars.
In particular, when driving on inner-city roads or parking in areas with limited space, images displayed on the rear camera, warning sounds or parking assistance systems... help drivers observe more easily and feel more confident.
"Kick trunk" feature opens the luggage compartment door
No need to use your hands or press a button on the smart key, many new car models are now equipped with a "kick trunk" feature to open the rear luggage compartment door. Specifically, this feature works on a sensor mounted on the rear of the car, the user just needs to step close to the rear of the car, sweep his foot over the sensor. When the distance between the person and the car is at a safe level, the rear trunk door will be activated to open and lift automatically.
Ms. Hoang Tuong Van (35 years old), residing in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, said: "The trunk opening feature (luggage compartment door - PV) brings a lot of convenience to women, especially when going shopping or going to the supermarket and having to carry many items and goods by hand and underarm." Not only Ms. Van, most women who use cars really like this feature.
Electronic handbrake
Electronic handbrake is a system that many car manufacturers are equipping on many models to replace the traditional mechanical handbrake.
Compared to the mechanical handbrake, which requires the user to use force to pull the handbrake lever, the electronic handbrake is activated with just a gentle press of the hand. Therefore, most women prefer and appreciate this equipment.
