Can the rear seats of the new Sylphy be folded down?
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New Sylphy's rear seats cannot be folded down. Here is more information about the space of the new Sylphy: 1. The Sylphy has obvious space advantages, with an overall spacious interior, especially larger legroom in the rear seats, though the lateral width is relatively narrow. 2. The Sylphy focuses on ride comfort, with integrated seats optimized for ergonomic design based on the human torso. Seats designed with this optimization feature continuous multi-curved surfaces, which allow for very limited folding and bending angles. Therefore, the folding function was abandoned as a trade-off. 3. The Sylphy boasts the largest rear seat space in its class, with a distance of up to 680 mm, and the interior reaches a maximum effective length of 1876 mm. Whether seated in the front or rear, passengers can easily and comfortably adjust to the optimal sitting position.
I've always driven the new Sylphy, and the rear seat folding function depends on the specific trim. My 2021 top trim model supports one-piece folding - just pull the lever in the trunk to flatten it, which is super convenient for loading skis or large suitcases. However, the base trim apparently doesn't have this feature, with fixed rear seats. The salesperson mentioned when I bought it that versions with smart keys generally include this function. I'd suggest checking your owner's manual or looking up the specs on your phone. If you're still unsure, feel around behind the rear seats for a hidden folding release loop - if there's one, you can operate it.
