Seat Comfort

Tmag · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 28

Hi all,
We are torn, we are looking at the xD and the matrix 1.8, we like both cars but the wife prefers the looks of the xD. Our concern is how comfortable are the seats. We are not tall people so the non height adjustment is not a beg deal both under 5'8", but it just seem not as comfortable as the matrix. Was just wondering if anyone had problems with the seats on long drives. The wife is also concerned about how if feels around busy highways, I know it's great zipping around town but does one feel vulnerable on the highways (wind and trucks etc.) Thanks we are just so confused, any insights would help.

Ted

MtnRunner · Joined: 11 Jun 2008 Posts: 32 Location: LA, CA

I am 6'1 and I make a 5 hour drive from LA to Mammoth Mountian on a regular basis with my G/F ( who is 5'9 ) very comfortably.

jbanderson · Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 72 Location: jackson, TN

needs lumbar support, but other than that the 15 min ride home from the dealer was nice.

lostxD · Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Posts: 91

the matrix is more comfortable :lalala:

tahoepimp · Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 67

while the matrix is comfortable i drove the xD from Cedar rapids iowa to tulsa ok and also to kansas city and it really wasnt too bad im 6'0' and 300lbs the only issue i had was with my knee hitting the waterfall area actual butt comfort was fine

XD40tC · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1967 Location: South Jersey

Swap the seats!

cdyerkes · Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 137 Location: CT

My back hurt the first week or so of driving in the xD, but I got used to it and am comfortable now.

Like people said, lumbar support is needed.

Tmag · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 28

Thanks all will be heading out this weekend hopefully to fetch me a scion to finish my toyota hat trick!

CarbonXe · Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 6474 Location: Parsippany, NJ

I sat in the xD and wasn't very pleased. The seats aren't very supportive, but I had room (6'4). I couldn't fit in the back at all, nowhere near enough head room.

tmrepp · Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 1072 Location: SE, PA

I drove mine around 8 hours in one shot..didn't get out once. Comfortable ride. I am 6'2" and skinny (155lbs). I think a height adjustment would come in handy, but I think eventually there will be seats that have it and will fit in the xD, so I'll just swap them. (Want to maintain the side curtain air bag...otherwise I'd just snatch up some celica seats).

Honestly.....flame me and you're a cool cat...The only time things get hairy is when you're really moving, 90+. No, I don't normally do it, but I have on occasion.

Tmag · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 28

tmrepp wrote: I drove mine around 8 hours in one shot..didn't get out once. Comfortable ride. I am 6'2" and skinny (155lbs). I think a height adjustment would come in handy, but I think eventually there will be seats that have it and will fit in the xD, so I'll just swap them. (Want to maintain the side curtain air bag...otherwise I'd just snatch up some celica seats).

Honestly.....flame me and you're a cool cat...The only time things get hairy is when you're really moving, 90+. No, I don't normally do it, but I have on occasion.

Thanks tmrepp, good to know that the box can move, not that I drive that fast nor would the wifey. good info non the less. But I take it you have no problems navigating the "normal" freeway speed and don't feel like you're going to get blow off by the wind or jet was by the other cars/trucks.

GeoUSA · Posted: 8/29/08 11:17AM Post subject:

My longest road trip so far was about 2 hours and comfort was not a problem. The seats are firm; I like that. The seats remind me of my old 2003 WRX. I have always felt more connected to a car with heavy bolsters.

I find the RS1's ride to be more firm at highway speeds and some people will not like that as much as a regular xD.

cdyerkes · Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 137 Location: CT

GeoUSA wrote: My longest road trip so far was about 2 hours and comfort was not a problem. The seats are firm; I like that. The seats remind me of my old 2003 WRX. I have always felt more connected to a car with heavy bolsters.

I find the RS1's ride to be more firm at highway speeds and some people will not like that as much as a regular xD.
due to lowering springs right?

I don't mind the highway. speed bumps aren't even a problem : P (haven't bottomed out yet)

SLODEANIS · Posted: 8/29/08 11:59AM Post subject:

Seat comfort isn't an issue for me...I'm 5'8. I have driven my xD from Colorado to California non-stop (except to get gas) and was very comfortable. Overall, a 17 hour drive...This past weekend I drove from Colorado to Yellowstone in WY for 12 hours, and again, comfort was not an issue...As for freeway driving, a strong wind can cause the xD to be a little unsettling, but it really isn't an issue.

ChelsDS · Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2382 Location: SoCal

Does the Matrix offer more knobs for the seat? I would prefer a bit more lumbar support in the xD but hey, can't get everything.

Tmag · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 28

ChelsDS wrote: Does the Matrix offer more knobs for the seat? I would prefer a bit more lumbar support in the xD but hey, can't get everything.
I don't think the matrix has a lumbar adjustment either, but it does have a height adjustment. But when we compared the two it just seems more lush as people have said the xD's seat feel firmer and maybe slightly narrower.

JonRick · Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 33 Location: Escondido, CA

I haven't driven the Matrix so I can't really comment on it compared to the xD. However, I have driven from San Diego to Los Angeles and back again all in the same day with the car full of people and everyone had a great ride.

I love the front seats in the xD and like how they wrap up a little bit on the sides to give a snug fit when you sit in them.

bier9999 · Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 40

I find the seats to be comfortable by giving me a snug fit but I find the fabrics of the seat uncomfortable in the summer. It's very hot whenever I sit on them and feels like I have parked my car in Death Valley. I had to buy some beaded seat covers for this matter.

jbanderson · Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 72 Location: jackson, TN

bier9999 wrote: I find the seats to be comfortable by giving me a snug fit but I find the fabrics of the seat uncomfortable in the summer. It's very hot whenever I sit on them and feels like I have parked my car in Death Valley. I had to buy some beaded seat covers for this matter.
You should try tinting your windows and putting a windshield sunvisor upo when you park....... :bow:

oboogie · Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 180

I had a Matrix for a good long while, and the seats didn't have lumbar support. The did have a height adjustment, as someone else pointed out, but that's about it.

I think the xD's seats are far more comfortable. The whole interior of the Matrix feels claustrophobic to me even though it is a bigger car.