car with lumbar support

Ellie2758 · 13 August 2007 at 4:15PM

Does anybody know which cars are available with lumbar support for the driver (for passenger too would be a bonus!). I currently have a Scenic and would like a similar car - i.e. MPV, as the uprightness of the seat suits my back. I was wondering about the Nissan Almera Tino, or one of those new-fangled Toyota Corollas that are in the upright style. Sorry, not sure of the name of them and the Toyota website isnt loading properly at the moment. Is it the Verso? I dont particularly want 7 seats though, but a big boot would be an advantage.

thanks

wendym · 13 August 2007 at 4:24PM

The only car manufacturer I have found with proper support for both driver and passenger is Volvo.

I have had both large and small models, but you would need to check that the newest small models have it too - although my children have left home, and I have no dogs, I now intend to drive a Volvo estate for ever!

Ellie2758 · 13 August 2007 at 4:37PM

Unfortunately an estate is no good for me because the seat needs to be upright. I dont think volvo do an MPV style car, do they?

vansboy · 13 August 2007 at 5:58PM

Don't JUST think of an in-built lumber support - it's usually just a piece of the seat that is pushed into you, nothing more scientific, than that.

Although Saab have a pretty good record of good design.

Check out http://www.drivingergonomics.com/

Then try a few different cars, just a visit to a few showrooms, will help you decide.

VB

Ellie2758 · 13 August 2007 at 6:31PM

vansboy wrote: »

Don't JUST think of an in-built lumber support - it's usually just a piece of the seat that is pushed into you, nothing more scientific, than that.

Although Saab have a pretty good record of good design.

Check out http://www.drivingergonomics.com/

Then try a few different cars, just a visit to a few showrooms, will help you decide.

VB

It's better than nothing though. Trying them out doesnt work too well as it is only once I hve been sat for a while that I get problems with my back.

lil_me · 13 August 2007 at 6:35PM

Volvo definately, we've got an old one but the lumbar supports are still fab, I have a back injury which happened when I was a child and it's great for me. Got to agree it's a case of trying the car and see how the seating position is for you etc which helps a lot. What's comfortable for one may be the opposite for the other. My Dad also has a back problem and loved the comfort of his Zafira.

plane_boy2000 · 13 August 2007 at 7:00PM

From my experience some of the VW group cars have very good seats. I suffer with my back and have found that in my last 4 audis I have had no problems at all. The more sports orintated models have firmer seats which can also help. The VW Touran may fit your bill

Ellie2758 · 13 August 2007 at 7:44PM

Thanks, I had wondered about the Zafira and the Touran actually. I was looking at the Japanese models because my brother had a Toyota that lasted for years and was relatively cheap to maintain.

brodev · 13 August 2007 at 7:50PM

Lexus have lumber support

wendym · 13 August 2007 at 9:03PM

Ellie2758 wrote: »

Unfortunately an estate is no good for me because the seat needs to be upright. I dont think volvo do an MPV style car, do they?

My seat is upright - I have it so that the back is vertical and the seat horizontal - a bit like an upholstered dining chair, if that makes sense.

And I agree that Lexus do great seats too (my daughter has one), but they're expensive cars. About as expensive as the Volvo XC90.

mrbadexample · 13 August 2007 at 11:54PM

I would also recommend Volvo seats, but failing that, you could consider this.

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