Second row folding fail?

das · Aug 15, 2025

I'm pretty interested in replacing our 2015 XC90 with the Gravity. I think I've watched nearly every YT video on it. One thing that surprised me, and also surprised me that no one has mentioned it, is how the second row is split into 2 folding seats 60/40 style, vs 3 folding seats. We routinely fold down only the middle portion when hauling stuff so that the second row occupants get their own proper seats. aka: keep the brothers separated on long trips!

Am I the only one a bit disappointed in this?

Jonlerd · Tuesday at 1:48 AM

The 2nd row in the gravity does allow for the middle backrest to fold. However, the chair seat is part of the driver's side (60%). We fold the middle to allow my wife to jump into the 3rd row when we drive to get to our kids in the back.

Ron_Burgundy · Tuesday at 6:39 AM

Jonlerd said:
The 2nd row in the gravity does allow for the middle backrest to fold. However, the chair seat is part of the driver's side (60%). We fold the middle to allow my wife to jump into the 3rd row when we drive to get to our kids in the back.

Middle back rest in second row DOES fold down in the Gravity. That’s why there is a latch on the back of it. You have to kind of look at the back to do it.

Steveinarizona · Tuesday at 7:54 AM

Jonlerd said:
The 2nd row in the gravity does allow for the middle backrest to fold. However, the chair seat is part of the driver's side (60%). We fold the middle to allow my wife to jump into the 3rd row when we drive to get to our kids in the back.

I believe the OP is referring to a version where the middle seat folds down which is used for things like skis while still retaining useful second row seats. Some high end cars have this and some do not. The folding head rest is for better sight lines if no one is sitting there.

Ron_Burgundy · Tuesday at 8:01 AM

Steveinarizona said:
I believe the OP is referring to a version where the middle seat folds down which is used for things like skis while still retaining useful second row seats. Some high end cars have this and some do not. The folding head rest is for better sight lines if no one is sitting there.

What I am saying is the middle back rest in second row folds independent of two side seats, so people can sit in outboard seats while the middle back rest (not just headrest) is down for skis, etc.

das · Tuesday at 8:11 AM

We can close off this thread. Someone else posted in another thread that the back of the middle seat does indeed fold down to allow for skis, gear, getting to the back etc.

I had just found it odd that in none id the pics or vids I saw showed this (and I think I’ve watched every YT video so far!!)

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