It wasn’t long ago that heated seats, adaptive cruise control, or a giant screen in your dash were reserved for high-end luxury rides. But the auto industry is changing fast and in 2025, many features once found only in Mercedes or BMW are showing up in Toyotas, Kias, and Fords. Here’s a list of the top 10 formerly luxurious features that are now going mainstream.

Heated Seats

Heated seats were once a Cadillac-only comfort, now this comfort is standard or optional in even compact SUVs and sedans.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Assists such as lane keeping, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and traffic sign recognition, are now common in entry-level trims.

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

No more cords! Gone are the of purchasing additional cords for the car, now you can just hop in and your car connects automatically. Once a premium add-on, now expected even in base models.

360-Degree Cameras

First released by Nissan, through its Infiniti luxury brand, reverse and parallel parking with ease are no longer exclusive to luxury SUVs, they’re now in everything from Nissans to Hyundais.

Ventilated Seats

Cooled seats were once the ultimate luxury in warm climates, first introduced to the market in the Saab 9-5, now they’re showing up in everything from the Kia Sportage to the Toyota Camry.

Massive Touchscreens

12”+ displays, split-screen nav/media, and climate controls on-screen are becoming the new norm, even in sub-$40K vehicles.

Voice-Activated Controls

Naming your car makes a lot more sense now that you can talk to it and it will actually listen and respond. Natural voice commands are no longer limited to high-end models.

Digital Keys & Phone-as-Key Tech

Misplaced car keys are now an issue of the past. Unlock and start your car with just your phone, now available in many mainstream models.

Panoramic Sunroofs

First introduced in a concept car by Lincoln, huge glass roofs are now a selling point in compact crossovers, not just luxury sedans.

Stop & Go Adaptive Cruise (Even in Traffic)

Your car keeps moving with traffic jams and can brake/accelerate without you. A formerly high-end feature, now found in Fords, Toyotas, and more.

The luxury-to-mainstream trend means more value for your money in 2025. If you’re buying a new car this year, you might be surprised by how many “fancy” features come standard. But why settle for 1 or a few when you can have them all?

Here are the top 2025 vehicles with all 10 luxury features. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly SUV or a high-tech electric vehicle luxury features are becoming more accessible across vehicle segments.

2025 Hyundai Palisade

• Price Range: Starting around $53,284
• Highlights: Offers Ergo-Motion seats with massage function, Highway Driving Assist 2, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and a 12.3-inch infotainment display.

2025 Lincoln Aviator

• Price Range: Starting at $78,495
• Highlights: Features 30-way power-adjustable front seats, BlueCruise hands-free driving, panoramic roof, and an upgraded infotainment system with Amazon Alexa integration.

2025 INFINITI QX80

• Price Range: Starting at $110,256
• Highlights: Equipped with massaging front and second-row seats, ProPILOT Assist 2.1, dual 14.3-inch screens, and a Klipsch 24-speaker premium audio system.

2025 Audi Q8

• Price Range: Starting around $95,800
• Highlights: Includes adaptive cruise control, panoramic sunroof, surround view monitor, and Audi’s MMI Navigation with Touch Response.

2025 BMW iX

• Price Range: Starting around $92,232
• Highlights: Features a curved 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, iDrive 8 system, panoramic sunroof, and advanced driver assistance systems.

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