Three Automotive Gimmick Features That Are Actually Useful

Much like coaches in football, automakers are always looking to one up the competition by any means possible. While offensive coordinators run gadget plays to catch the defense off guard, the auto industry has gimmick features. When they work in football (see 2007 Fiesta Bowl)gadget plays are great and memorable but most of the time defenses sniff them out early and the play fizzles out. Gimmick features are much the same as all but few prove to be pointless. However as in football there are a few features that actually prove useful and effective, here are three of the best starting with the Mustang's sequential turn lights.

What is your favorite gimmick feature, is it useful?
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TehShibbs - 4/20/2012 1:46:07 PM

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LEDs were gimmicks. Now people realize how much they do make the vehicle stand out in daylight, and are almost becoming common-place.

LexSucks - 4/23/2012 5:46:32 PM

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LED's were a gimmick until Lexus legitimized them.

dburrisster - 4/20/2012 2:20:05 PM

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the range rover circular turn signal was a nice touch as well.

it made every orange county soccer mom/jersey shore guido moist.

dumpsty - 4/20/2012 7:20:38 PM

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adaptive cuise-contol (acc). love it! on the highway, set my desired cruising speed. when i approach slower traffic, the acc automatically slows down & matches the speed of the car ahead of me. then once they move over, the acc resumes the set speed.

though i love the system, it took a while to get accustomed to how the system reacts & it's not recommended for heavy traffic - the vehicle will get a bit "herky-jerky" & will disable the acc for safety.

Also, side mirror/side fender turn signals help make you more visible when turning & changing lanes.

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 4/20/2012 9:56:53 PM

-4 Boost

Good God man !!!

Why do you even bother to drive ?

I bet you own either a Lexus or a Merc. {Non-AMG}

Tell me i am wrong.