[Daily driving in Hong Kong] Is heated and cooled seats important?

Nowadays, new cars are equipped with cooling seats and electric heating seats. Which one is more important in Hong Kong? You can read the information we have compiled for you. When you choose a car, you can have a budget to see if you need it.

Importance of Cool Seats (Ventilated Seats) in Hong Kong

1. Hot and humid climate

   • Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with long and hot summers. The temperature in carriages is often higher than the outdoor temperature. Cool seats help to cool down quickly.

2. Reduce the heat and stickiness of the seat cushion

   • When you sweat, a ventilated seat can reduce the accumulation of sweat on your back and thighs, improve comfort, and avoid stuffiness and stickiness.

3. Improve driving safety

   • Long-term stuffiness can distract or irritate drivers, while cold seats can improve concentration and patience, thus increasing driving safety.

4. Avoid getting your clothes wet

   • When wearing a shirt or formal wear in summer, a cold chair can prevent your clothes from being soaked by sweat and keep you neat and tidy.

5. Accelerate air conditioning effect

   • Cool seats combined with in-car air conditioning can make passengers feel cooler faster, reduce air conditioning usage and help save energy.

Importance of heated seats in Hong Kong

1. Winter temperatures are occasionally low

   • Although winter in Hong Kong is not long, the temperature can sometimes drop below 10°C. Heated seats can provide timely warmth.

2. Big temperature difference between morning and evening

   • In the early morning or late evening of winter or early spring, the temperature inside the car may be low, and heated seats can help drivers and passengers warm up faster.

3. Improve passenger comfort

   • For people with weak constitutions, the elderly or children, heated seats are particularly considerate in cold weather.

4. Relieve physical discomfort

   • If you experience joint or back discomfort during long hours of driving, heated seats can help relieve stiffness and pain.

5. Reduce heating dependence

   • Heated seats are quicker and more direct than turning on the car's heater, helping to save energy and reduce window fogging.

Summarize

• Cooled seats are more practical in Hong Kong because the climate is mainly hot and humid, and can significantly improve the driving experience in summer.
• Warm chairs play an important role in winter, early morning and night, and for special groups of people (such as the elderly), but are used less frequently throughout the year.
• If the budget and vehicle model allow, having both can cope with the different weather conditions in Hong Kong and improve driving comfort all year round.