Can the rear seats of the 2021 Buick Excelle be folded down?
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The rear seats of the 2021 Buick Excelle can be folded down. First, move the front seats forward, then close the center armrest in the rear seats, retract all seatbelt buckles in the middle of the rear seats, adjust the headrest to the lowest position, and manually fold down the seats from the rear. The rear seats are operated by a shoulder switch, and they can be folded down in a certain ratio. There are mainly two types of rear seat folding methods: split-folding and full-folding. When fully folded, the rear seats cannot accommodate passengers, whereas with split-folding, the unfolded portion can still seat passengers. If the rear seats of the Excelle can be folded down, the seatbacks can be lowered to create more space when needed. The rear seat folding feature is very practical, and many compact models now have this function. However, the folding mechanisms vary by model. For example, in the Buick Excelle and Regal, the rear seats are folded using a lever in the trunk.
I remember specifically testing the rear seats of the 2021 Buick Excelle when helping a friend pick up the car. In mid-to-high trim models, the backrest can be folded down as a whole unit, with the release switch hidden at the top center of the backrest—you need to pull hard on the fabric strap. When folded, the trunk can fit a child's balance bike or two 28-inch suitcases, though the backrest tilts slightly by about 10-15 degrees. It's fine for placing sleeping bags during camping, but using it as a bed directly might feel a bit uncomfortable on the lower back. Note that the base trim doesn't support folding, so check the spec sheet when buying. Also, it's a pity the seat cushions can't flip forward—it would've made moving large potted plants much easier.
Just helped my cousin check out this car last week! The 2021 Excelle's rear seats can indeed fold forward, but it's not the flexible 60/40 split design. To fold them down, you have to crawl into the trunk and pull hard on the center release cord - a bit awkward for girls. When fully flat, trunk space expands from 400L to nearly 1 cubic meter, easily accommodating IKEA tabletops. However, tests show its incline angle is steeper than Nissan Sylphy's, making large luggage wheels prone to getting stuck. One hidden advantage: the rear allows sneaky pet cage loading - my Golden Retriever was stuffed through this spot.
From a professional perspective, the rear seatbacks of this vehicle can be fully folded down, but the seat cushions are fixed and cannot be flipped. When folded down, the trunk's longitudinal depth can extend to approximately 1.7 meters, requiring the front wheel to be removed for bicycle loading. Notably, its hinge design is located on the inner side of the trunk, causing the seat cushion to rise about 8 cm when folded, which limits the actual cargo height. Important reminder: The pull strap is hidden in the headrest seam and is easily overlooked. Dealerships often encounter customers who mistakenly believe the seats cannot be folded down.
