
To fold down the rear seats in the 2018 Sagitar, follow these steps: Open the trunk, and you will find two pull rings at the trunk opening. Pull these rings upward to release the seats. The 2018 Sagitar has the following dimensions: length 4655mm, width 1780mm, height 1453mm, with a wheelbase of 2651mm and a minimum ground clearance of 113mm. It is equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power of 81kW and a maximum torque of 155Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The front suspension is a MacPherson strut type, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent type.

My 2018 Sagitar's rear seats fold down frequently for loading stuff. First, look for two small release buttons near the shoulder area of the rear seats, one on each side. Press the button firmly with one hand while pushing the seat forward with your other hand. You'll hear a click when it unlocks. If it feels unusually stiff, chances are your trunk items are pressing against the seat. Key point: These seats feature split-folding, so press the left button for the left side and right button for the right side. Want them fully flat? Press both simultaneously! I once moved house relying entirely on this feature, but note - the folded seatback isn't perfectly flush with the trunk floor, leaving about a 2cm gap.

The rear seat design of the 2018 Sagitar is quite clever with its 40:60 split-folding feature. The operation isn't actually complicated: just go to the rear seats and locate the release button above the shoulder area of the seat - that small square with an icon. You'll need to apply some force when pressing it inward; I usually use my thumb to push firmly until feeling the clear feedback of the latch releasing. The key is to push the seatback forward, not just press downward. Beginners might want to try folding down one side first to get a feel for it. Oh, and there's also an emergency pull cord in the trunk side panel to release the seats, which comes in handy when they're blocked by luggage. But don't use that cord too often as the plastic components can get damaged.

The rear seat release button in this Sagitar is hidden next to the headrest, looking like a small square knob. You need to press it while simultaneously pulling the seat forward - sometimes it's stubborn and requires a few extra pushes. Notice how each seat can be independently folded? Super practical. When I needed to load a stroller, I folded just the right seat while the left remained usable for my kid. VW's seat latches are notoriously stiff - ladies with long nails should press carefully. Pro tip: After folding, always slam the seat back firmly into position to prevent rattling while driving. The fabric upholstery snags easily, so watch out for sharp objects.


