I rented a 2012 Ford Focus for a 600km trip around Ireland last week. Even though its sculpted exterior made it look sleek and swift, its laborious 1.6 litre diesel engine ensured that I didn't get anywhere very fast. It rocked uncomfortably over Ireland's secondary roads and left me pining for rest stops along the way. The biggest problem was the intrusive seat supports. They pressed hard against the outside of my thighs leaving me sore and restless. This is what I don't understand. Why do slow, mainstream cars have unforgiving race-style seats? It is because Ford wants married Joe to feel a bit sportier as he drops his kids to the pool on a Saturday morning? The thing is, everyone knows that Joe is not cool enough or willing to spend the money needed to get him in to something really special. Personally, I'd chose comfort over having to sit awkwardly in an average car that is trying to be a little bit less average.
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Declan Fennelly
26/7/2013 02:19:56
I rented a Citroen C4 and while it had these seat supports, they were made of soft foam. Therefore the seat looked sporty but did not have the problem with intrusion into my legs etc. Thing with the Ford is that the supports have a metal frame and there's no getting around that.
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Sore Bum
29/7/2013 07:01:20
I've got a 2011 Focus, same problem. I put cushions on the seat to rise me above it. Still not prefect. I has a 2002 Focus which was much nicer and more comfy. They've really tried to make the Focus more edgy and sporty. Boo.
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Maarten
6/8/2013 02:31:26
I bought a 2008 VW Passat 2.0 TDi but I had to sell it about six months after cos of the same seat support issue. I'm not a big guy but I found the seats too narrow also. I don't know how they sell this car in the US ;) Now I drive a Merc E Class.
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28/1/2015 21:48:35
The thing is, everyone knows that Joe is not cool enough or willing to spend the money needed to get him in to something really special.
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