J.D. Power conducted a survey of Generation Z, which are those who were born from the mid-90s to the mid-2000s, and found that they prefer to purchase used cars that have more features and cost less than new entry-level compact cars that are affordable.
Since automakers come out with new models and trim lines every year, these new automobiles must be somehow superior to their previous generations. In some cases, this idea may have some merit, but in many cases, it is just not the case.
Car manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve their vehicles, and while advancements are likely to increase your enjoyment of owning a new car, technology is often glitchy.