The biggest market in Europe is the UK market. New prestige cars selling into the UK generally come with all the toys and all the bells and whistles, or else they will not sell against the Mercs Beemers and Audis. That's the why.
In fact, there are a few toys they never get in Europe and reserved for the Japanese home market. Among these would be the active four-wheel-steer feature on the top cars. Also, Europe has never had the POWER switch option, which will put the tranny in sport mode permanently. Less economical, but more fun.
Another feature Europe did not get is electric closing mirrors. Heated, yes, but motorised closing, no. Correct me if I am wrong, or this was available as an option.
There are probably others I am not aware of, but the cars are generally well "loaded" as the trade put it.
Joe
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