Which car models have fold-flat rear seats?
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Car models with fold-flat rear seats include the Skoda Rapid, Octavia, and Superb. Here are the relevant details: 1. Fold-down rear seats: The split-folding rear seats allow the backrests to be folded down in various proportions, offering greater flexibility compared to bench-style folding. This enables partial folding to accommodate larger items while maintaining passenger space. 2. Taking the Skoda Rapid as an example: Exterior-wise, the new model maintains consistent styling with the current version, featuring the signature vertical grille while preserving its sporty character. It offers 14-inch steel wheels, along with 15-inch and 16-inch aluminum alloy wheel options. The vehicle comes equipped with ESP stability control, hill-start assist, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 4-speaker audio, start-stop technology, cruise control, and one-touch power windows for all doors.
The rear seats of my Honda CR-V fold down to create a perfect mobile bed, eliminating the need for a tent during camping trips. I still remember our trip to Qinghai Lake last year – just laid out a moisture-proof mat and slept directly in the car, stargazing through the panoramic sunroof. The Toyota RAV4's trunk can fit my wife's bicycle without even removing the wheels, while the Subaru Forester's cargo area is as flat as a small truck. In MPVs like the Odyssey, the third row disappears into the floor, leaving more than enough space for four suitcases. When car shopping, I specifically brought a tape measure to dealerships – only considered vehicles with rear seats that fold flat to over 1.8 meters, since I occasionally need to transport furniture for my parents. Nowadays, many domestic SUVs like the Haval Big Dog also feature impressively flat rear compartments, making it easy to pile in all the camping gear.
Last time before my self-drive trip to Tibet, I specifically researched cars that could serve as beds. I found that most compact SUVs like the Toyota Wildlander and Nissan X-Trail have a slight incline when the rear seats are folded down. For a truly flat surface, you'd need to look at station wagons like the Subaru Outback, where a 180cm surfboard can slide straight from the tailgate to the front seats. Among domestic models, the Li ONE was quite impressive with its electric folding seats that even automatically adjust the headrests. A reminder to actually test the weight-bearing capacity - my friend slept in a roof tent on his Mazda CX-5, and the folded storage space below could fit a complete set of cooking gear. Recently looking at new energy vehicles, the Leapmotor C11 has a completely flat rear that can even connect to external power sources for hot pot cooking.
