Top 10 Premium Aftermarket Features That Will Make Your Car Cool!

If you are someone like me who loves their car, chances are that you might have thought about upgrading your car. From making the interior feel more modern to making the exterior look more aesthetic, there truly is no limit when it comes to car accessories and features. From as low as a grand to spending in lakhs, there is a wide range of aftermarket options available to enhance your beloved vehicle. 

While carmakers do offer these features in almost all of their cars, most of these amenities come with the higher-spec variants. So if you are someone who has opted for a lower-spec variant and want the car to have more features, or if you have an older car whose interior needs an upgrade, you should definitely check out our list of 10 cool and premium features that can be added to your car from aftermarket sources: 

Larger Displays 

Larger screens definitely make a car look more modern and up-to-date. From Rs 5,000 to over a lakh, there are plenty of aftermarket options if you intend to upgrade your car’s infotainment system. From 7-inch displays to over 10-inch in size, you can opt for any size keeping in mind the integration into your dashboard and its layout. Most of these units come with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for more convenience. 

You can also upgrade your instrument cluster or unlock some of its features from aftermarket options. However, it is not as necessary or important as upgrading your infotainment unit. 

Speakers 

Indians love music, but what they love more is listening to music in their car while enjoying a solo ride or during one of those “gedis” with friends. You get to choose speakers from several brands including the likes of Pioneer, Sony, Blaupunkt and many more. You can get a decent upgrade from around Rs 10,000 and go north of Rs 1 lakh if you are someone who is really particular about the audio quality in your car. All in all, good speakers can definitely take your experience to a whole new level and are worth investing in! 

Ventilated seats 

Ventilated seats are usually offered only with the higher-spec variants of the new car, but aftermarket options are there to help you out here as well. The hot summers of India leave our clothes sweating after a long drive, and that is when a feature like ventilated seats might just help you feel more relaxed and provide that extra layer of cooling. Usually, a seat cover is provided with inbuilt fans that turn on once you plug the wire into the power socket. You can get your ventilated seats for as low as Rs 4,000. 

Ambient Lighting 

A feel-good feature, which, if done neatly, can take the cabin experience to a whole new level. You can opt for multi-colour ambient lighting with plenty of customizations depending on your mood. However, it is important to understand the layout of your interior before proceeding with the installation. Tastefully done ambient lighting can look really good, but if you overdo it or do it without visualizing it first, then it might just end up wasting your hard-earned money. From as low as around 6,000, you can get this premium feature. 

360-degree Camera 

A few years ago, a reverse parking camera was considered a premium feature, but now that title has been taken by the 360-degree camera feature. Installing a good-quality 360-degree camera can elevate the safety aspect of your car and also make those tight parking challenges a bit easier. It will also help manoeuvre through traffic conditions and in narrow lanes. 

LED Headlamps

Most new car manufacturers offer LED headlights and LED DRLs, which not only look nice and modern but also offer superior brightness and enhanced visibility. From as low as Rs 4,000, you can upgrade your car’s headlights. However, we request you to avoid those extremely powerful headlights that actually end up blinding the driver of the car that’s coming from the other side. If you notice, premium carmakers offer strong headlights that offer great visibility but also ensure that someone driving in the opposite direction does not feel affected by the beam. 

Dashcam 

A safety feature that can help you prove your innocence after an accident, and also record those fun drives. Dashcams have become a very common feature, and many renowned brands have started to sell these cameras. Dashcams for the front as well as rear should be opted for. While prices start at around Rs 4,000, a good one will cost you around Rs 10,000. It might not be the coolest feature in this list, but it is definitely worth considering because safety should be top priority. 

Wireless Phone Charger

Just one of those cool features to have, which you do not really require but adds a sense of premiumness inside the cabin. It also makes your lower centre console feel less cluttered as you won’t have to depend on wires to juice up your phone’s battery. 

Wired To Wireless Car Connectivity 

For those who do not need to or want to get a new screen, but instead just upgrade their current display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Starting from as low as Rs 2,500, you get adapters that provide wireless connectivity. This makes connecting your phone to the car’s infotainment a much easier task and reduces the extra step of first connecting your phone to the wire. 

Alloys And Tyres

If you have been to any city in Punjab, Haryana or Delhi, you know what I am talking about. A good set of alloys can easily make your car much more pleasing to look at. It just doesn’t stop at alloys! To further enhance the visuals of their car, buyers also upsize their tyres to give their cars a more macho look. 

It is important to note that while aftermarket shops are offering a variety of features and options, there is a limit to everything. What I mean by that is certain features are best installed by the OEMs, and even though there might be aftermarket options, the chances of it being properly executed and installed are very less. Premium features like airbags, cruise control, and ADAS cannot and should not be installed by aftermarket sources, but the above-mentioned features are definitely certain features that up the coolness and premiumness quotient of your car. 

Which feature did you like most? Let us know in the comments section. 

Disclaimer: Neither the author nor ZigWheels endorses the installation of aftermarket accessories from non-OEM sources, as they may void your vehicle's warranty and could pose serious risks, including electrical issues or even fire hazards. Please be fully aware of the potential consequences before making any modifications.