TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos.
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2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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2014
4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu.
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2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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2013
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport).
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
2017 Chevrolet Camaro Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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2017
Neither rear seat has enough headroom for someone of even my modest (5-9) height. I could scrunch down and ride back there for a little while, but I'd almost rather walk. Getting into and out of the back seat pose additional challenges. If you want a somewhat similar car with an adult-worthy back seat, check out the much larger, much heavier Dodge Challenger.
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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2017
2dr Coupe 455-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The problem isn't so much the room available in the front seat -- once you're settled, it's fine. It's getting in and out. This car sits low, and has short doors. Getting in takes a concerted effort to not bop your head on the doorframe. Getting out sometimes takes putting your hand on the ground and falling out, then jumping to your feet like "I meant to do that!"
Come to think of it, there have been a couple of times that a large-ish dip in the road has made my head actually hit the ceiling. On the other hand, this particular car has the sunroof, which reduces headroom. Still, I'm only 5'10", and I can't wear a hat in the Camaro.
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2017
2dr Coupe 455-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
