How to Fold Down the Rear Seats of Hyundai Elantra?
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Currently, only the flagship version of Hyundai Elantra supports folding down the rear seats. The rear seats of the flagship version can be folded down in a 4/6 split mode by pulling the handle located inside the trunk door. Here is more information about car rear seats: 1. Folding down the rear seats is a very practical feature. Generally, cars that support this function have two pull handles at the top of the rear seatbacks; pulling them will fold down the rear seats. 2. Before folding down the seats, lower the headrests to their lowest position. Folding down the rear seats can expand the trunk space, which is useful when occasionally loading longer objects. However, for sedan cars, the frequency of folding down the rear seats is not high, which is why Elantra only includes this feature in the flagship version.
I've been driving a Hyundai Elantra for years and found folding down the rear seats very convenient for moving or carrying luggage. On the upper part of the Elantra's rear seatback, there's usually a small pull tab or button located either in the middle of the rear seats or near the door - easily reachable by hand. Just give it a gentle pull to unlock the seatback, then push it forward to fold down. The whole process takes less than 10 seconds with minimal effort, but do note there might be model year variations - for example, most post-2016 versions feature 60/40 split-folding design allowing you to fold one side first while keeping the other side upright. I often keep foldable tools or camping gear in the trunk, and folding the seats instantly creates much more space - especially helpful when traveling with kids and needing to load a stroller. Remember to clear any items from the rear seats before folding to prevent blocking the release mechanism. If unsure, consult your owner's manual or ask at the dealership - never force the mechanism to avoid damaging the latches.
