Interesting. I thought manual in/out was a bit clunky when I tried it, but wasn't aware of the flex angle thing (motorized or otherwise). Could be a small feature with nice comfort benefits on those road trips.
What I can say is that these are the most comfortable car seat I've sat in for a car in its class. Definitely crushed the various Mercedes we tried when it came to seating comfort (the super high end Mercedes were locked, but at the price, I'd expect any Mercedes to beat it). The luxury vans were obviously more comfortable... but then again, when your captain's chairs are 3/4 of a foot thick foam and padding, I'd hope so. :tango_face_wink:
BUT, if you like super cushy seats, these are not them. They're form fitting and supportive, which is what I look for.
The ratcheting head rests are
so much better than the locked ones in my 2010 Outback, and the lumbar support seems drastically improved.
The seat height is far more adjustable than my 2010 OB. So much so that I could be so low that I was looking through the steering wheel, or so high that my head touched the ceiling (to the point that my neck had to be bent). I'm 5'10"
The steering wheel is full telescoping and tilt.
2nd row seats are as nice as the front. Third is less comfy,
but, with the seats slightly inclined, I had a little head room. If you like the seats straight, and you're about my height, you'll notice your head touching the ceiling. Also, the third row floor is higher by a couple inches.
An adult my size can fit in all three rows without legs touching, with a little seat arrangement.
And finally, the instrument cluster (speedometer and tach) are a bit different than the OB in that there's no big dial hoods. That makes different seating positions much better (not looking at the edge of the speedometer or tach hoods).
