Once you have had the car for a few days the button positions are irrelevant. The car becomes part of your body you become part of the machine...
Seriously I don't find it a problem I just feel them and I know which is which, they are in easy reach so its just a job of familiarisation.
If you find them a problem don't try for a pilots license.
As for the arial I think its retro .... If it was fitted to a mini they would charge extra for it.............