[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-weirdest-car-optional-extras-ever\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-weirdest-car-optional-extras-ever\/","headline":"The weirdest car optional extras ever","name":"The weirdest car optional extras ever","description":"There are three big questions most of us have at the front of our mind when shopping for a new car: how fast does it go, what colour is it and what goodies and extras does it come with? For many car buyers, the tech included with our new car is almost as important as what engine sits under the bonnet. In recent years, genuinely useful kit like DAB and active cruise control has become the norm, but we\u2019ve also […]","datePublished":"2018-03-20","dateModified":"2018-03-20","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bentley-Bentayga-FEATURE.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bentley-Bentayga-FEATURE.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-weirdest-car-optional-extras-ever\/","about":["BLOG","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":589,"keywords":["Bentley Bentayga","Fiat 500L","Honda CR-V","Pontiac Aztek","Range Rover SV","vauxhall adam","weirdest car extras"],"articleBody":"There are three big questions most of us have at the front of our mind when shopping for a new car: how fast does it go, what colour is it and what goodies and extras does it come with?For many car buyers, the tech included with our new car is almost as important as what engine sits under the bonnet.In recent years, genuinely useful kit like DAB and active cruise control has become the norm, but we\u2019ve also gawped in awe and scratched our heads in bafflement as manufacturers offered some rather bizarre features.Here, we dig through the loony bin of car kit to highlight some of the weirdest car optional extras ever.Pontiac Aztek\u2019s attachable tentEvery \u2018ugliest cars\u2019 list will include this barf-inducing MPV-cum-4×4 and it\u2019s getting another negative mention here for its attachable tent.Y\u2019see, the Aztek was targeted at active young people who do things like go kayaking and snowboarding, so Pontiak thought it needed to put some related extras on the table and they clearly settled on a tent, of all things!It came with an inflatable mattress which meant the Aztek could be effectively be transformed into a camper van. As far as we know it\u2019s the only car ever to come with a tent, which should give you a clue as to how successful the idea was.Watch the video here:\u00a0Honda CR-V\u2019s power showerCarrying on with the outdoor leisure theme, the first-gen CR-V came with a shower that could hang from the boot lid and was powered by a 12V socket in the boot.Honda\u2019s brochure says it \u201ccan be used to hose down muddy boots\u201d and with no shower curtain to provide any privacy, we hope it wasn\u2019t used for anything more.Fiat 500L\u2019s espresso machineThe Italians love their coffee so much it seems they can\u2019t drive from one cafe to another without having an espresso on the way.This \u00a3350 extra slotted into the cigarette lighter between the front seats and resembled a high-tech Thermos flask with a pressure dial and buttons.We\u2019ve tried it; it\u2019s kind of deafening during operation, and the end result probably isn\u2019t worth all the faff and mess.Watch the video here:Vauxhall Adam\u2019s starry skyLook at the stars, look how they shine for you, in your Vauxhall Adam.In a bid to win over Mini and Fiat 500 buyers, the Adam could come with a \u2018star illuminated headliner\u2019, which is a bloated way of saying \u2018tacky LED lights in the ceiling\u2019. You\u2019d be expected to pay \u00a3325 for the pleasure.Bentley Bentayga\u2019s \u00a3117,000 Breitling clockThat isn\u2019t a typo; you could literally buy almost any car you could name for the price of fitting this Breitling clock to a Bentayga SUV.Why so expensive? Because it\u2019s made out of solid gold with the choice of mother-of-pearl or black ebony clock faces and eight diamond hour markers.Range Rover SVAutobiography\u2019s event seatingHave you ever sat on the edge of your boot and thought \u2018I should install some seats here\u2019? Someone at Land Rover clearly did because the Range Rover SVAutobiography can be specced with \u2018event seating\u2019 that folds up from under the boot floor.As if that wasn\u2019t swanky enough, the seats are finished in ebony or tan Windsor leather. Price? \u00a35,900.Would you be tempted to fit any of these extras to your car? Tell us down there in the comments. 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