TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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2013
I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima.
Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's.
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2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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Body/Powertrain
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2013
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride.
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2013
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain.
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2012
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car.
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2012
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota RAV4
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore.
To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota RAV4
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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Body/Powertrain
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2020
4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large.
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