which suv models have reclining 2nd row seats?
03-18-13, 04:05 PM
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I was in the market for a full size suv back in '10. Main criteria was; comfort for long trips, and towing ability. Most all full size suvs were considered. We ended up with a 2011 Platinum Sequoia.
Comfort features worth mentioning.
First row cabin space is huge! Little too big at times.
Sliding adjustable 2nd row. Only suv on the market that offers this (correction one of very few. lol). Makes for HUGE...the best 2nd row leg room ever...tested!!! in a SUV (5'-7" can stretch out feet all the way without touching 1st row, 6'+ can stretch a little too!)
With the sliding 2nd row if you ever need to use the 3rd row you can have it so everyone has comfortable leg room; unlike children only sized 3rd row seats you see in most all full size suvs.
Second row reclines to about 140 degrees which is about average, maybe more.
But who needs fully reclining 2nd row seats when your 2nd and 3rd row fold flat so you can sleep flat! lol
Reclining 3rd row. Not that much though. Adequate.
Offers many "luxury" amenities but the fit and finish is lacking compared to lexus, land rover; not saying it's bad, its actually pretty good, but not lexus good.
For my family the comfort level the Sequoia offered combined with luxury amenities, towing capacity, reliability, and off road capability was just the right combination I was looking for.
Verdict:
Mini-van comfort in full size SUV form...with Pizzazz! lol
In all seriousness if comfort is part of your criteria you should really go check out the Sequoia; limited or platinum if you're looking for "luxury".
IMO Compared to the land cruiser, the sequoia is more family friendly and comfortable.
Comfort features worth mentioning.
First row cabin space is huge! Little too big at times.
Sliding adjustable 2nd row. Only suv on the market that offers this (correction one of very few. lol). Makes for HUGE...the best 2nd row leg room ever...tested!!! in a SUV (5'-7" can stretch out feet all the way without touching 1st row, 6'+ can stretch a little too!)
With the sliding 2nd row if you ever need to use the 3rd row you can have it so everyone has comfortable leg room; unlike children only sized 3rd row seats you see in most all full size suvs.
Second row reclines to about 140 degrees which is about average, maybe more.
But who needs fully reclining 2nd row seats when your 2nd and 3rd row fold flat so you can sleep flat! lol
Reclining 3rd row. Not that much though. Adequate.
Offers many "luxury" amenities but the fit and finish is lacking compared to lexus, land rover; not saying it's bad, its actually pretty good, but not lexus good.
For my family the comfort level the Sequoia offered combined with luxury amenities, towing capacity, reliability, and off road capability was just the right combination I was looking for.
Verdict:
Mini-van comfort in full size SUV form...with Pizzazz! lol
In all seriousness if comfort is part of your criteria you should really go check out the Sequoia; limited or platinum if you're looking for "luxury".
IMO Compared to the land cruiser, the sequoia is more family friendly and comfortable.
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03-18-13, 11:16 PM
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Touareg both slides and reclines. There is no reason why the Audi and Porsche variants don't.
03-19-13, 02:17 AM
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The LC/LX both have 2nd row seats that slide back. It wont have as much space as the Sequoia though ( The Sequoia is a bigger vehicle ), but its still very spacious. They slide back around 90mm.
It is electronically operated in the LX and manual in the LC ( US-SPEC)
I also managed to find a picture that shows how far the 2nd row seats can recline in a Land Cruiser/Lexus LX 570.
It is electronically operated in the LX and manual in the LC ( US-SPEC)
I also managed to find a picture that shows how far the 2nd row seats can recline in a Land Cruiser/Lexus LX 570.
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03-19-13, 05:21 AM
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didnt know all these suvs had sliding 2nd rows.lol
i wish gm would incorporate this feature and redo the layout of the seats because there is sooo much space in the suburban platform yet the 2nd and 3rd row felt cramped.
i couldve sworn the lc had a fixed 2nd row back in '10, maybe my memory is getting rusty. I stand corrected. thanks!
the lc was actually really good from what i remember. I think sequoia seats recline back the same amount as lc.
Lc/Lx are solid choices.
i wish gm would incorporate this feature and redo the layout of the seats because there is sooo much space in the suburban platform yet the 2nd and 3rd row felt cramped.
i couldve sworn the lc had a fixed 2nd row back in '10, maybe my memory is getting rusty. I stand corrected. thanks!
the lc was actually really good from what i remember. I think sequoia seats recline back the same amount as lc.
Lc/Lx are solid choices.
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