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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Jeep Patriot
2015 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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2015
4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ).
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