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#11 ·
Re: Show me those flat folding rear seats. (nachtmusik)

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never realized that till i saw the pic. but that's retarded.
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So you would rather have them fill that space in the back hatch area with a false floor have the seats fold "flat" with the false floor, than have that space available? Because thats all other brands do make a false floor so it appears the back seats fold flat with the floor.
 
#12 ·
Re: Show me those flat folding rear seats. (dr.pepperuwm)

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So you would rather have them fill that space in the back hatch area with a false floor have the seats fold "flat" with the false floor, than have that space available? Because thats all other brands do make a false floor so it appears the back seats fold flat with the floor.

But that flatness makes it so much easier to pound those cakes.
 
#14 ·
Re: (Break4Euro)

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Its a stupid car in general

Why would that be? Its roomier and rides nicer than most "sub-compacts". By nicer I do not mean handles better, but nicer and more plush than a fit, versa, etc. Something that the older crowd might like.
 
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Re: Show me those flat folding rear seats. (dr.pepperuwm)

Quote, originally posted by dr.pepperuwm »
So you would rather have them fill that space in the back hatch area with a false floor have the seats fold "flat" with the false floor, than have that space available? Because thats all other brands do make a false floor so it appears the back seats fold flat with the floor.

Not all.
Volvo 245: Seat fold flat. Under the rear area, there were additional storage compartments underneath, if you wanted to store small items hidden from view. Or a third seat option.
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Toyota Prius: Seats fold flat. Under the rear area are the hybrid batteries and the 12V battery.
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#18 ·
Re: Show me those flat folding rear seats. (dr.pepperuwm)

Quote, originally posted by dr.pepperuwm »

So you would rather have them fill that space in the back hatch area with a false floor have the seats fold "flat" with the false floor, than have that space available? Because thats all other brands do make a false floor so it appears the back seats fold flat with the floor.

No, the bottom cushion of the other cars flips forward on sort of a cantilever into the footwell. Then the backrest folds down where the cushion is.
 
#19 ·
Re: Show me those flat folding rear seats. (dr.pepperuwm)

Quote, originally posted by dr.pepperuwm »

So you would rather have them fill that space in the back hatch area with a false floor have the seats fold "flat" with the false floor, than have that space available? Because thats all other brands do make a false floor so it appears the back seats fold flat with the floor.

HHRs do that, and I don't have a problem with it. it's a great place to put jumper cables and other stuff you need, but don't want in the way.
 
#20 ·
My Magnum has the false floor in the trunk, so it does have a flat floor with the seats down. The problem is, it robs 4-5" of trunk height, which everyone complaines about in the Magnum: the sloping roofline cuts into cargo space.
I removed the false floor, and enjoy the extra room. It makes a big difference.
 
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