Seat covers to increase seat comfort?

[mielelaw]

Have several cars and all seats are different. Some of the most uncomfortable are also the most expensive.
I find my XLT Tremor seats are fine. Lets also keep in mind that this is still a pick-up truck. I am not sure the Hyundai Santa Cruz (regardless of what you think of its looks) has quite the same utility.
I would hope your Telluride is more comfortable since it costs almost double the maverick.

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[billbillw]

I actually think my Lariat seats are too soft. I prefer seats with firm foam for support on long trips. I can feel the seats give too much in the back area. I haven't driven it yet for more than an hour yet. This weekend coming up, I'm taking it on the 1st road trip about 8hrs each way. I'll know more after that. This is coming from driving a Volkswagen for the last few years.

 

[chainblade]

I made the same comment recently. I have a Lariat and the seat cushion is way too thin. I can squeeze it all the way with one hand. The seat is also too short. I end up getting back pain and my legs go numb after an hour of driving. Going to try a seat cover and pad before throwing in the towel and getting rid of the truck.

let me know if the seat covers help or not for you!

 

[chainblade]

Everybody has expectations of what seats should be and they cross the spectrum. Same for every vehicle, except my Bentley. Why did you order one if you weren't sure if you would like it when you say you've sat in multiple Mavs? And the only way I could own a Santa Cruz is if I was blind, ugliest vehicle since the Pacer.

because everyone basically had to order a Maverick before seeing one? I only recently actually got to sit in any for any period of time. I had sat in one quickly and it just wasn't long enough to REALLY test it. And I really didn't think it would be this bad. But I don't like the Ranger seats either. It's the same issue, just seems too hard with no padding or the padding is just harder instead of soft. My old F-150s (had early 2000s model a few years ago) were much more comfortable than these Mavericks IMHO.

 

[chainblade]

Have several cars and all seats are different. Some of the most uncomfortable are also the most expensive.
I find my XLT Tremor seats are fine. Lets also keep in mind that this is still a pick-up truck. I am not sure the Hyundai Santa Cruz (regardless of what you think of its looks) has quite the same utility.
I would hope your Telluride is more comfortable since it costs almost double the maverick.

I don't think price matters necessarily but it certainly can be. My 2023 Hyundai Elantra was $22k and has seats basically as comfortable as the Telluride at $40k. Having padding in a seat isn't an expensive thing.

 

[SleepySin]

I’m looking into seat covers for the back row of seating because kids are gross. I literally had a moving blanket on the backseats of my interim vehicle for over a year while waiting for the order banks to open and through production.

Regularly finding crumbs, wrappers, socks and gosh knows what back there.. yea, seat covers are coming.

I just picked up my Lariat today and I have no issues with the comfort. I reminds me of the Explorer I drove for my sales gig and it just felt ‘right’ to me.

 

[colinl]

Everybody has expectations of what seats should be and they cross the spectrum. Same for every vehicle, except my Bentley. Why did you order one if you weren't sure if you would like it when you say you've sat in multiple Mavs? And the only way I could own a Santa Cruz is if I was blind, ugliest vehicle since the Pacer.

AMC Pacer? We also have the Pontiac Aztek, Nissan Juke, there's a bunch of uglier ones.

I actually think my Lariat seats are too soft. I prefer seats with firm foam for support on long trips. I can feel the seats give too much in the back area. I haven't driven it yet for more than an hour yet. This weekend coming up, I'm taking it on the 1st road trip about 8hrs each way. I'll know more after that. This is coming from driving a Volkswagen for the last few years.

I did 1700 miles over memorial weekend in lariat seats and it wasn't bad. ACC was a lifesaver.

 

[cyberdog]

Just remember that the foam cushions will soften over time with use. Better to be slightly firm new, that mushy, with little to no support after 10k miles or so. For the record, I don't find them hard feeling, but firmer than the Outback seats were.... thankfully, with a bit longer cushion length. (I'm a bit over 6-2, 210-215 lbs, if that puts it in perspective.

 

[chainblade]

Just remember that the foam cushions will soften over time with use. Better to be slightly firm new, that mushy, with little to no support after 10k miles or so. For the record, I don't find them hard feeling, but firmer than the Outback seats were.... thankfully, with a bit longer cushion length. (I'm a bit over 6-2, 210-215 lbs, if that puts it in perspective.

Ya it just doesn't seem "slightly firm" to me, it just seems hard. I don't know why. I'm fine with the interior otherwise. But I plan to keep this for 10 years so comfort is a huge issue. I do wish I ordered the XLT with the Lux package to get the lumbar support though. But the one coming is an ecoboost so if I do end up keeping the Mav and I can make it work, I'd probably order a hybrid XLT lux or Lariat for 2024 model. That is if I can get the seats to be more comfortable...otherwise, it's Santa Cruz for me...

 

[cyberdog]

Mine is a Lariat w/lux, although I've sat in an XLT briefly on two occasions, which also seemed durable, but sort of scratchy feeling. I actually like the ActiveX seats, not quite leather, but absolutely nothing like the vinyl of old, used in the 70s & 80s, speaking from experience. Not quite an old-fart, but over 40+ years of driving, and now favor a little comfort, and quiet, and ordered the Hybrid Lariat w/Lux.

 

[billbillw]

Not quite an old-fart, but over 40+ years of driving...

Serious case of denial

I'm younger than you and my kids gave me and old fart Keychain about 10 years ago.

 

[Shakesbear]

Serious case of denial

I'm younger than you and my kids gave me and old fart Keychain about 10 years ago.

 

[Rileyotta]

I got the Mabett seat covers. They fit like OEM, and are super comfortable! That little extra bit of cushioning, plus the bit of extra seat length you get, both add up to making a big difference. I was actually surprised at how much better the seats feel now, and I didn't think they were bad before.

Do you have a link or photos?

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