Is the area under the driver's seat completely exposed?

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The area under the driver's seat is not always completely exposed. However, this is quite normal, as even many mid-range luxury brand vehicles don't have coverage in this area. In fact, there's no need to pay too much attention to this spot, as it mainly houses the vehicle's steering column and other electrical equipment. Whether there's a cover panel or not doesn't affect the vehicle's usage. Additionally, it's not recommended to install an aftermarket cover panel on vehicles without one, as some models are equipped with knee airbags, and adding a cover might prevent them from deploying properly. Here's some additional information: 1. Many vehicles have exposed areas under the driver's seat where you can directly see the steering column and wiring harness. Some budget vehicles omit this trim panel to save costs. This design is more common in A-segment and B-segment vehicles, while flagship models from luxury brands typically don't have this issue. 2. This area isn't normally visible when sitting in the car or standing outside - you only see it when changing floor mats. This is a result of cost-cutting measures, and some base-model B-segment cars also have this exposed area, which doesn't affect normal driving.