Hello folks,

I have an Octy vrs estate on order (delivery in February). Whilst I was out with the better half this weekend I called in at a dealer so she could have a look at a vrS. For the first time I tried the back seat and I have to say that the seat back seemed very firm if not to say hard, although the squab was fine. This was the hatch not the estate but I presume they would be similar.

When carrying passengers in the rear anyone had comments about their comfort?

I would agree with you that the rear seats appear to be firm. On the one occassion I spent any length of time in the rear it was quite comfortable but then again I was quite tired!!.

The only time I have been in the back of an Octavia was the local taxi. Comfortable

enough for me.

I couldn't give a monkeys - I always sit in the front!

I haven't had any complaints though but to be honest if I had they would have been walking....!

Thanks for the replies, few that they are, I can only assume that it hasn't proven to be an issue for other owners. As a motorcyclist I find that it is often the firmer seats that are more comfortable over distance rather than the softer and apparently more plush seats. Just that in a car you sort of expect something a little more cossetting, although BMW seats are often quite firm at first aquaintance.

Not a major downside as I don't carry passengers all that often but I do like them to be comfortable when I do, guess it's the caring side of me. If I'm frightening them with my natural pace at least they can feel comfortable whilst feeling ill at ease!!

They don't appear to offer much lateral support if you're thinking of some 4-up demonstrations in the twisties, but that makes them all the more accomodating for the kiddie seats that are a near-permanent fixture in mine...

Enjoy the car