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After so much time researching the Kodiaq today was a momentous day as I finally got to see one in all its glory. The dealership was deserted with the one salesman dealing with another customer so I had as much time as I liked to have a close look.
This post is specifically about my biggest concern about the Kodiaq from day 1 - the 2nd row of seats and in particular the middle seat of row 2. We are a family of 5 with three teenagers so that middle row is crucial. My observations are as follows:
1. The overall width of Row 2 is fantastic however the middle seat is significantly narrower than the outer two seats. I didn't have a tape measure but I would say a ratio of 40:20:40.
2. The middle seat back and squab is much harder than the outer seats backs and squabs. I found the firmness uncomfortable.
3. The seat belt buckles eat into the width of the middle seat squab. You can feel them pushing against you when sitting in the middle seat
4. The contours of the side seats squabs of row 2 seem to "push" you away from the car door into to a more central position, creating further pressure on the middle seat passenger width.
5. The transmission tunnel affects the footwell of the middle seats so you place your feet to either side of it. However, there are raised bumps in the floor (the anchoring for the front seat) adding a further constraint to where your feet would naturally rest.
6. On a more positive note, the leg room for the two outer seats is huge.
I now have a big problem. I so want to go ahead with the Kodiaq, it ticks all the boxes apart from that middle seat. It will be of no consequence to many but for some it will be a deal breaker...
This post is specifically about my biggest concern about the Kodiaq from day 1 - the 2nd row of seats and in particular the middle seat of row 2. We are a family of 5 with three teenagers so that middle row is crucial. My observations are as follows:
1. The overall width of Row 2 is fantastic however the middle seat is significantly narrower than the outer two seats. I didn't have a tape measure but I would say a ratio of 40:20:40.
2. The middle seat back and squab is much harder than the outer seats backs and squabs. I found the firmness uncomfortable.
3. The seat belt buckles eat into the width of the middle seat squab. You can feel them pushing against you when sitting in the middle seat
4. The contours of the side seats squabs of row 2 seem to "push" you away from the car door into to a more central position, creating further pressure on the middle seat passenger width.
5. The transmission tunnel affects the footwell of the middle seats so you place your feet to either side of it. However, there are raised bumps in the floor (the anchoring for the front seat) adding a further constraint to where your feet would naturally rest.
6. On a more positive note, the leg room for the two outer seats is huge.
I now have a big problem. I so want to go ahead with the Kodiaq, it ticks all the boxes apart from that middle seat. It will be of no consequence to many but for some it will be a deal breaker...
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