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Of course it drives well without those conveniences because they don’t have anything to do with how it drives. They are niceties to have though because they increase comfort and usability.

For one, cooled seats is almost a must if you want to be comfortable in certain climates. Even in cooler climates, I typically run hot, and having my back cooled is a major benefit to my comfort and reducing fatigue on longer trips and even shorter trips.

Also, a Tesla and Kia EV6 cost a bit more than your 2007 Toyota.

My 2015 Kia has all these niceties and is still basically brand new and still has warranties in the drivetrain. It will easily last over a decade. For the Tesla, I get it, because they add stuff that does indeed break all the time. Kia is a different story.