Gravity middle seats floor mats question

[steveairgt]

Hi
I just noticed on the Gravity configurator, when you select 5 vs 7 seats, the middle floor mats change.

It seems weird. Look at these images.
Your thoughts?
thanks

 

[Buffalo Bob]

My guess... In the seven seat configuration, the middle seats need to slide further forward so people can get into the back. See the tracks there?

 

[xponents]

Hi
I just noticed on the Gravity configurator, when you select 5 vs 7 seats, the middle floor mats change.

It seems weird. Look at these images.
Your thoughts?
thanks

Yes, it is likely to incorporate sliding seats.

 

[Gravitas]

5-Seater → 2nd row folds flat in vertical position.
7-Seater → 2nd row folds flat in vertical position OR folds 45° and slides forward to allow access to 3rd-row.

 

[steveairgt]

5-Seater → 2nd row folds flat in vertical position.
7-Seater → 2nd row folds flat in vertical position OR folds 45° and slides forward to allow access to 3rd-row.

Why wouldn’t the middle seat fold flat into the floor regardless?

Besides it looks like it would difficult to walk across that middle floor mat with all those cut outs. Now that I notice it, it looks strange to me.

 

[msaunders9430]

Why wouldn’t the middle seat fold flat into the floor regardless?

Besides it looks like it would difficult to walk across that middle floor mat with all those cut outs. Now that I notice it, it looks strange to me.

Going by the animation on the website, the middle seats do not fold into the floor like the third row. That's if you can trust the animation as a realistic representation of in-real-life.
There doesn't seem to be a recessed area for the middle seats to go into like the third row.

The mats on the middle row seem pretty flush with the floor and in place.
I don't see a tripping hazard, but ... anything is possible.

 

[Leftlane]

How else would that whole row slide forward? Are people really worrying about tripping on a floor mat?

 

[Pragmatic]

Are people really worrying about tripping on a floor mat?

It's what happens when information is scarce and people are over thinking how the vehicle is configured.

 

[msaunders9430]

It's what happens when information is scarce and people are over thinking how the vehicle is configured.

And no final demos are available.

 

[flarbear]

That 3rd row looks beefier than the 2nd row.

And while the animation shows the 3rd row headrests folding forward as you fold them into the rear well, I hope there is a way to fold those headrests when the 3rd row is not being used for added rear visibility. I usually leave the 3rd row in place so that there is a hidden space behind it to keep shopping bags hidden. I'm also struggling with the fact that if I want to stow the 3rd row for larger storage that I only occasionally need, then I have to give up the rear storage area where I typically keep a bunch of coats (SF Bay Area micro-climates) and other useful thing. Perhaps I'll have to start using the frunk area more often. Perhaps they are 3 position - upright for passengers, folded forward for some added bulk storage, and stowed for maximum storage?

 

[borski]

That 3rd row looks beefier than the 2nd row.

I can assure you it is not.

 

[prodolf]

Going by the animation on the website, the middle seats do not fold into the floor like the third row. That's if you can trust the animation as a realistic representation of in-real-life.
There doesn't seem to be a recessed area for the middle seats to go into like the third row.

The mats on the middle row seem pretty flush with the floor and in place.
I don't see a tripping hazard, but ... anything is possible.

Correct. The second row seat pans slide forward and down, then the seat backs fold forward into the void created by the seat pans vacating. I've never seen that type of folding mechanism but it makes for a full, flat, huge cargo space with all the seats folded.

 

[AnthonySF]

Correct. The second row seat pans slide forward and down, then the seat backs fold forward into the void created by the seat pans vacating. I've never seen that type of folding mechanism but it makes for a full, flat, huge cargo space with all the seats folded.

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