22 Automotive Ergonomics: Driver–Vehicle Interaction
from what could be termed more mainstream offerings. Part of this special feeling
is generated by the cabin ambience and hence occupant packaging, as well as, of
course, vehicle styling, materials, perceived quality, and so forth.
So, occupant packaging has an important role to play, not only in the basics of
accommodating the range of drivers and passengers, but as a vehicle and brand
differentiator.
3.2.2 the rOle Of Occupant packaging in car Design
The description of occupant packaging given above may sound straightforward.
Surely, every vehicle must comfortably accommodate the driver and passengers?
Well, at this stage of the chapter it is interesting to consider why