Not just Scandi countries, most of Northern/Eastern Europe has the option to add pre-heat via a small petrol/diesel engine, the car manufacturers all do it, they have to, but its mostly not offered in the UK as we just don’t get cold enough. One or two manufacturers offer it though I can’t remember who. Not cheap at around £800+
Its all subjective. My brother returned to London from Dubai in the summer. He wore a jumper and jacket complaining of the cold while the news is declaring a heatwave, 31 degrees. His 5.7ltr Land Cruiser allows remote engine starting via an app, he uses it to cool the car down…
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