What is the box in front of the passenger seat called?

[LaGabriela]

The storage compartment in front of the passenger seat is generally called the "glove box" or passenger storage compartment. Here is more information about storage compartments: 1. Function: The car glove box is used to store gloves or other miscellaneous items. 2. Location: It is usually located in the middle-lower part of the dashboard on the passenger side. 3. Composition: The glove box is generally composed of an outer panel, box body, and glove box bin. The glove box door usually consists of an outer panel and an inner panel, which are fixed together by vibration friction welding, hot plate welding, and screws. 4. Space: Glove box storage space generally comes in two forms: fixed and flip-type. The flip-type glove box has storage space on the door, which flips out together with the inner bin when opened, making it easy to access items, but the space is limited.

[VanJulia]

People who have been driving for over a decade often call it the glove box, as drivers in earlier years would actually keep a pair of white gloves there. This storage compartment in front of the passenger seat is particularly practical—it's perfectly sized for insurance manuals, just right for tucking away phone charging cables on the side, and keeps sunglasses from getting too hot in the summer. A word of caution, though: avoid placing heavy items inside, as they could hit your legs during sudden braking. Some cars even offer an optional cooling function, making it super convenient for chilling drinks in the summer.

[OKai]

I call that the front storage compartment, designed under the dashboard primarily to free up legroom. Nowadays, new cars even add damping to the cover for silent opening and closing. It's most convenient for keeping the vehicle registration and disinfecting wipes, and can even hold a folding umbrella on rainy days. But be careful not to overfill it, as it won't close tightly and may rattle, and coins falling into the air filter intake can be even more troublesome.

[StLilliana]

As a homemaker, I absolutely adore this glove compartment. It's perfect for storing snacks and wet wipes when picking up the kids, and all shopping receipts end up here. The depth is sufficient to hold two bottles of mineral water, and the flocked lining protects sunglasses from scratches. However, remember to clean it regularly - last time my husband forgot a banana in the corner which got moldy, and cleaning it was quite a hassle. I recommend placing an activated charcoal bag to eliminate odors.

[LeChase]

Car enthusiasts all know its real name is the glove box. Nowadays, even domestically produced cars priced around 100,000 yuan come equipped with damped slow-closing mechanisms and interior lighting. Some even have locks for storing valuables. I've modified mine with hydraulic struts for smoother opening, and adding a DIY USB charging port is super practical. Just don't follow my friend's example of stuffing soda cans inside - they rattle like drums on bumpy roads.

[LeBrielle]

Attention new drivers, the flip-top compartment in front of the passenger seat is strictly speaking a storage box. Here's a little-known fact: some models have an emergency release mechanism at the bottom that can be activated from inside. A crucial reminder - never store perfume bottles there as summer heat can cause them to explode. Last year, my colleague's Audi's trim panel got corroded by this. It's best to use compartments separately - keep the tool kit on the left side and documents on the right.