The cool breeze in the air signifies the upcoming cold and exciting holiday this year. Yes, I can feel it right here on my cheeks! How about you? I hope you won’t get frostbites or lip burns. Anyway, there will be millions of Americans, that includes me and probably you, that is sure to take a road trip this holiday season maybe for a grand vacation or just to escape the freezing cold and enjoy the sun down south.Road trips mean only one thing - you’ll be spending a lot of time driving! Long travels are sure fun especially when you’re with your family. However, a long period of time behind the wheel can definitely stress you out. The good news is, having the best and the perfect features in your car can make a lot of difference in your road-trip. Minutes before you get to your point of destination, you’ll still look and feel fresh because of these car features. It doesn’t matter if your car came from Mercury Canada or any other model. The important thing is, they have the right features to accompany you and your family all through the long trip.
So here’s the top ten best features for a convenient holiday road-trip courtesy of www.cars.com featured at TheAutoChannel.com. Check it out now travelers!
1. Navigation system and trip computer
Navigation systems can produce a playful child out of the most complicated trips. Many of the modern systems provided instantaneous traffic reporting, and almost all have voice-guided instructions that can lead you back to the main highway if ever you get lost.
2. Music flexibility
Sun-visor CD jackets hold maybe a dozen albums which means you're out of tunes once you've passed three states. You need a back-up to maintain the fun inside the car with more music to stomp with the beat!
3. Cruise control
Consider cruise control your right foot's savior.
4. Multizone climate control
Separate climate settings for different passengers often go unused in daily driving, but they can really come in handy during long drives.
5. DVD entertainment systems
DVD players are the major grail of minivans and SUVs, meeting the expense of parents’ hours of peace while the kids watch The Powerpuff girls - in silence! Thanks to wireless headsets.
6. Smart cupholders
If your cupholder was intended to have room for a 44-ounce root beer, plugging in a 20-ounce Evian could create some spills and mess when you hit some humps on the road.
7. Heated and cooled storage units
8. Lane-departure warning systems
Lane-departure warnings precisely set off in the safety line.
9. Household power outlets
Anybody who's ever comprised portable electronics run out of power on the road will be grateful for the in-car two-pronged household power outlet.
10. Reclining rear seats
Here's betting no one really gets any sleep using a U-shaped neck pillow. With reclining rear seats, you can leave those at home.