Kia Sonet GTX+ · Diesel · Automatic (AT)

Front, side and curtain airbags: six in total.

Brakes individual wheels to help keep the car on course if it starts to skid.

ABS stops the wheels locking under hard braking so you can still steer. EBD balances braking force between the wheels.

Holds the car for a moment on a slope so it doesn't roll back as you move off.

Metal points in the back seat that lock a child seat firmly in place.

Warns you when a tyre is losing air.

Disc brakes on all four wheels, instead of drums at the back.

Driver aids that use a camera, and on some cars radar, such as automatic emergency braking and lane keeping. The exact functions vary by car.

Cruise control that slows down and speeds up to keep a set gap from the car ahead.

Beeps faster as you reverse closer to something behind the car.

Beeps when you get close to something in front, useful in tight parking.

Shows the view behind the car on the screen when you reverse.

Cameras around the car show a top-down view, making tight parking easier.

A wiper for the rear glass.

Heats the rear glass to clear mist.

Wipers start by themselves when it rains and adjust their speed.

The inside rear-view mirror dims by itself to cut glare from headlights behind you.

The outside mirrors fold in and out electrically at the press of a button.

The outside mirrors fold in by themselves when you lock the car.

Turn indicators built into the outside mirrors, so traffic beside you sees you turning.

Headlamps that use LEDs, giving whiter light than older halogen bulbs.

Headlamps switch on by themselves when it gets dark or you enter a tunnel.

Low-mounted lamps that help you see and be seen in fog and heavy rain.

Extra lamps light up the side of the road as you turn.

Wheels made of aluminium alloy instead of steel, usually lighter than steel wheels.

Cools the cabin.

Air-conditioning vents for the people in the back seat.

Front seats that blow air through small holes to keep you cool.

A glass panel in the roof that lets in light. It may not open: see Opening sunroof.

A roof glass panel that slides or tilts open.

A touchscreen in the dashboard for music, navigation and phone connection.

Speakers for music and calls.

Change the volume or take calls without taking your hands off the wheel.

Links the car to a phone app, for example to check where it is or lock it remotely. Functions vary by car.

Charge a compatible phone by placing it on a pad, no cable needed.

Shows your speed and other driving information in your line of sight, on the windscreen or on a small glass panel above the dashboard.

Lock and unlock the doors with a button on the key.

Unlock the car by touching the door handle while the key stays in your pocket.

Start the engine with a button instead of turning a key.

Holds a set speed on the highway without you pressing the accelerator.

The boot lid opens and closes electrically at the press of a button.

A switch replaces the handbrake lever, and auto hold keeps the car still at signals without you holding the brake.

Switches the engine off at signals and restarts it when you move off, saving fuel.

Four-wheel drive with an extra-low gear range for steep, rough or slippery tracks.

Locks the wheels on an axle together, so power still reaches the wheel that has grip.

Holds a slow, steady speed down steep slopes without you touching the brakes.

Switchable modes, such as Eco, Sport or Mud, that change how the car responds.

A small battery and motor help the engine and can save a little fuel. It can't drive the car on electricity alone.