There's no such thing as the perfect car body type. Automakers have made sure of this by coming up with almost every possible combination there is. From super mini hot hatches to ultra spacious Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV), cars these days are designed to fill up as many niches as possible.

Choosing a dash cam on the other hand, can be a minefield, as not everything that looks the same, is the same - choosing a car is much easier. This is why it is important to be aware of the types available in the market.

Be aware 

In-car cameras such as Thinkware's Dash Cam F750 not only act as a reliable eyewitness in the case of an incident, they are also your best protection against insurance frauds and road accidents.

Equipped with the Road Safety Warning System that provides alerts for Lane Departure (LDWS) and Front Collision (FCWS), the F750 detects road markings and gives voice warnings to the drivers if the vehicle begins to stray from its lane or when it is at risk of an imminent collision.

Such advanced technology that once could only be seen in the best luxury sedans is now available to a myriad of car models.

A glass act 

Take Citroen's C4 Picasso for example. Named after the godfather of cubism, the Picasso is also the godfather of boxy cars. But it also does what other MPVs can't even get close to - it manages to be stylish yet spacious, and practical yet posh. Imagine yourself sitting across your wife one Saturday morning, sipping on coffee. She mentions that she'd like to go to Ikea to buy a new wardrobe and that the kids need to pick out new beds as they've outgrown theirs. You think to yourself 'there goes my Saturday' and 'too bad I have kids otherwise I would have bought the convertible'.

But before you step in, you console yourself with the Picasso's massive wrap-over Zenith windscreen, one of the biggest on the road. With that amount of sky, the experience is akin to alighting the Millennium Falcon from the Star Wars movies. Though it may be a bit controversial for some, you greatly appreciate the light and airy feel it brings, while the smart sliding visors keep the sun away from your eyes.

Once inside, you appreciate the high-quality and soft-touch materials that make up the interior. You also bask in the glory that you're sitting in one of the most ergonomic seats in this segment. But before you get too comfortable, you hear a voice coming from the F750 warning you of approaching traffic enforcement devices such as red light and speed cameras as you adjust your speed accordingly.

A small sacrifice 

While the Picasso provides comfort to those who have committed themselves to torture, days without sleep and draining retirement funds, there are other vehicles in the market that celebrate life in a different way.

A car like the DS4 Crossback, for example, is one that defies classification. So what is it? Well, the type of car buyer who has got their sights on the DS4 will not mind these shortcomings. Who needs headroom when you're the 'Most Beautiful Car of the Year', a title the DS4 was given at the 26^th International Automobile Festival.

To match its fashion-forward exterior, the DS4 also features gadgetry that will delight any technophile. If you're more of an Android user, MirrorLink will seamlessly connect your phone to the car's infotainment system. For complete iPhone connectivity, the DS4 also comes with Apple CarPlay.

The F750's elegant design and intuitive usability fits right in with the stylish DS4. It's no wonder the in-car camera has won both the 2014 iF Design Award, as well as Red Dot Design Award.

Same same but different

The Picasso and DS4 are two very different and unconventional vehicles. While the Picasso caters to a growing family, the DS4 will attract car buyers who find its unique style appealing.

Aesthetic differences aside, both are powered by Citroen's 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine. A diesel engine has the ability to provide you with thousands of dollars worth of savings. This means that you can buy that wardrobe and beds, or in the case of the young executive driving the DS4, splurge on whoever's sitting in the passenger seat.

Both are packed full of safety features and come with Thinkware's award-winning dash cam, the F750. This intelligent in-car camera comes with Wi-Fi, GPS and integrated safety warning systems including forward collision alert and a lane departure warning system to keep you and your loved ones safe from any unnecessary accidents.

Whether you find yourself behind the wheel of a Picasso or DS4, or any other Citroen car for that matter, the F750 will not only come complimentary, it will keep its eye on the road even when yours aren't. Book your test drive with Cycle & Carriage now.