The latest generation of Volkswagen Multivan 2019 2020 has undergone a global change. Finally, the minivan began to look in full accordance with the corporate style. The appearance of the car now looks attractive. The bumpers are completely painted in the color of the body, which gives the image of the car a finished holistic look.
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All companiesThe dimensions of the 2019 Volkswagen Multivan are impressive. Its length can now vary from 4892 to 5292 mm, the width remains unchanged for all modifications - 1904 mm, but the height can also vary from 1970 to 1990 mm. Impressive wheelbase. Available in sizes ranging from 3000 to 3400 mm. The situation is similar with ground clearance. The standard version will have a size of 186 mm, but for the extended version, a clearance of 201 mm is already offered.
The front of the new 2019 Volkswagen Multivan 2020 has become noticeably shorter. The area of the windshield has increased, the hood has become neat. The head optics are presented in the form of rectangular headlights, which are installed on the sides of the new radiator grille. It is made in the best traditions of the company. On it now you can see two transverse chrome strips with the company logo in the middle.
The side view is strict, without any frills and bells and whistles. The minivan received a completely flat roof, a horizontal window sill line, as well as pronounced wheel arches. The area of the side windows has noticeably increased, which has significantly improved visibility.
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Behind the new 2019 Volkswagen Multivan T6 model looks no less impressive. The same strict, even geometric shapes are present here. The back door is big. A narrow strip of brake lights was placed on it. The rear glass has an impressive size, which also contributes to excellent visibility. Below we can observe neat vertical lights and the same bumper with elegant and complex stampings. You can see all the changes in more detail in the photo.
Spacious and comfortable interior
Inside is free, spacious, beautiful. The dashboard is simple. The instrument panel is located under a wide visor. The on-board computer screen is also located there. The bright red illumination of the instruments looks very impressive. Most of the space is occupied by the center console. It has become noticeably wider.
A 7-inch color screen of the latest multimedia system flaunts in the foreground. On the sides of it are two vertical deflectors. Below you can see a large number of buttons, toggle keys. I really liked that the gear lever moved up. Now it is located near the steering wheel itself, which is very convenient.
The front seats are comfortable, however, practically devoid of lateral supports. The salon is designed for seven passengers, although I am sure that all 8 can easily accommodate here. There is more than enough free space. I consider the possibility of its transformation a big plus. Both rear seats and the sofa can be moved along the guides installed in the floor. If desired, the rear row of seats can be easily converted into a full-fledged double seat.
Plus, the presence of a large number of drawers, compartments, nets, boxes for storing things. Together with 7 passengers, another 1210 liters of luggage will fit freely in the cabin. Equipment:
- help system at start;
- stability control system, ABS;
- air conditioner;
- full power package;
- front, side airbags;
- parktronic;
- on-board computer;
- heated front seats.
Sports has also been updated.
Technical characteristics of the German
The power line of the car has completely changed. Technical characteristics of the 2019 Volkswagen Multivan support gasoline, diesel engines and one biturbo diesel.
Each engine is paired with a 5 or 6 speed manual transmission. Also offered
7-speed DSG with a pair of clutches, front-wheel drive or 4MOTION all-wheel drive.
The price of the new Volkswagen Multivan 2019 2020 varies from 1,600,500 rubles. up to 2,200,800 rubles It is known that in Russia a huge number of modifications and configurations of the 2019 Volkswagen Multivan will be offered. The cost of the most charged and rich equipment will be approximately 3,300,000 rubles.
Competitors from the multiven class
From a large number of competitors of the 2019 Volkswagen Multivan, I can highlight Fiat Ducato and Hyundai H1. The first rival has a more interesting appearance than the Volkswagen, the same spacious interior, as well as rich equipment. The minivan is distinguished by economy, good maneuverability, acceleration dynamics, as well as a high level of comfort. The car has good visibility, decent suspension.
The disadvantages are low ground clearance, which is even lower than that of the GAZelle, mediocre build quality. In winter, the interior warms up for a long time, and the engine starts to act up. The driver's seat has a small number of adjustments. not in favor Ducato soundproofing.
Hyundai H1 looks stylish and graceful. There is enough space in the cabin not only for passengers, but also for luggage. The salon is perfectly adapted for transportation of oversized cargo. It is easy to immerse a refrigerator, TV in the car. Impressive ground clearance, which is 190 mm. It’s not scary to drive such a minivan even on country roads. Praise for excellent handling. Despite its considerable dimensions, the car easily makes complex turns and maneuvers.
Hyundai does have its downsides though. I attributed to them a weak power steering, a rather stiff suspension. It's frustrating that the second and third row seats can't be folded down, they can only be adjusted. Periodically appear "crickets" in the cabin. Good visibility is hindered by wide pillars.
Good and bad qualities
Most of the reviews of the owners of the 2019 Volkswagen Multivan are in favor of the fact that the car has practically no flaws. Advantages:
- large spacious lounge;
- excellent ergonomics;
- beautiful modern appearance;
- flawless operation of the checkpoint;
- a large selection of modifications, power units;
- saloon transformable;
- excellent acceleration dynamics, maneuverability;
- reliable, hardy;
- economical fuel consumption.
Flaws:
- high price;
- rigid suspension;
- weak lateral support in the front seats;
- expensive service;
- weak LCP.
The start of sales of the Volkswagen Multivan 2019 2020 in Russia is scheduled for the second half of autumn.
The Volkswagen Multivan minivan is produced with a five- and six-speed manual gearbox and a seven-speed robot. Robotic gearboxes provide automatic stopping of the car. Modifications are available with front and all-wheel drive 4Motion. The suspension of the car is independent with stabilizers (MacPherson strut is installed in front, multi-link in the back). Optionally available is a system for adjusting the stiffness of the suspension according to the quality of the roadway and driving conditions. There are three modes of operation: sporty, comfortable and standard. Brakes - disc (front mounted ventilated). The maximum speed of the car is 200 km / h with acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h in 9.5 seconds.
Minivan Volkswagen Multivan is available in standard and long base. The dimensions of the machine are as follows: length - 5006 mm, width - 1904 mm, height - 1970 mm. The Long base is 40 cm longer and 2 cm higher. The Volkswagen Multivan minivan has a spacious trunk with a volume of 5800 liters. Ground clearance - 19 centimeters. Standard wheelbase - 3000 mm, long - 3400.
Five-seater and seven-seater modifications are produced. In the latter, the third row of seats is immediately installed, which is a common sofa that can be moved longitudinally with the help of belts. The convenience of landing is ensured by sliding doors on one or both sides, equipped with closers.
The Volkswagen Multivan minivan is available in Trendline (basic), Comfortline and Highline trim levels. The Trendline package includes front and side airbags, ISOFIX mountings, air conditioning and numerous safety systems: anti-lock, traction control, hill start assist, electronic stability control and a tire pressure drop indicator. The car has a hands free system.
A removable table, a sunroof, roof rails, leather upholstery, curtain pillows, an adaptive road lighting system, a navigation system with an LCD display, Rest Assist fatigue control systems and Side Assist lane change assistance, cruise control are available as options. Adaptive cruise control capabilities are limited. If a difficult situation arises or the sensor is dirty, the system informs the driver that it is necessary to drive the car without her help.
The Comfortline trim initially includes cruise control and climate control. The car is equipped with a Composition Color multimedia system with four speakers. As options, a rear-view camera and a folding table installed on the left side of the cabin are offered.
In the luxury Highline configuration, a combined upholstery, a rear-view camera and a touch monitor are immediately available.
The Volkswagen Multivan minivan is equipped with an automatic braking system in case of an accident, which immediately turns on the alarm. The system slows down the car to a speed of 10 km/h.
Not wanting to spoil the good with the best, the Germans decided not to make significant changes to the design of the Volkswagen Multivan during the creation of the T6. As a result, the new generation of the legendary "bead" turned out exactly the way customers want it to be - solid, practical and status.
New salon Volkswagen Multivan
Since the novelty is based on an old platform, and the body, in fact, has remained the same, there are very few external changes. Headlights, grille and bumpers have undergone traditional restyling. But inside the big man, the designers found great courage, as evidenced by a completely different front panel. Newly minted can also be called: steering wheel, gear selector, design of the main and additional glove boxes, multimedia system, door card trim. Solid, nice-to-touch plastic and tight assembly are the attributes of any of the configurations. True, the basic level of equipment is “pleasant” with open shelves opposite the front passenger. If you want more gloss and noble surfaces, then start your selection with the Comfortline version.
But the powerful side of the minivan, as you know, is its spaciousness. And the Multivan T6 has everything in order with this - up to eight seats, along with the driver's seat, or 4.3 sq. m usable area, including the trunk. As in the context of other characteristics, the model here does not offer anything new - the volume remains the same. But the level of technicality of its design was clearly increased.
The standard Trendline equipment (a more affordable option like the Conceptline, as on the newly made Caddy, is not yet offered) is a five-seater, with two front seats and a continuous rear sofa for three people. It's nice that as a standard there is a folding table (cleanly hidden in the sliding door), which is easily installed in the cabin or taken out (similarly, you can use the seats on the ant, the beach). As an option, the manufacturer offers original swivel chairs - in a mediocre row, on common with the rear rails, a pair of such seats can be installed. In bondage to the subjective wishes of the riders, the chairs are installed in the direction of travel or against it - rolled out to the inhabitants of the gallery.
In the average Comfortline configuration, second-line chairs are standard, but a folding table, the design of which had to be revised, is an option inside out. Therefore, at least six people can be seated in such a salon. Among other privileges: covers on all "glove boxes" in the front panel and the Composition Color multimedia system with a 5-inch touch screen instead of the initial Composition Audio with a monochrome screen. Above both lines of passenger seats, there are comfort ceiling panels with integrated air vents and ambient reading lamps. A choice of fabric upholstery is also available, while the steering wheel and gearshift lever sport leather-wrapped trim. Full leather interior is an option.
Top-of-the-line Highline and Generation SIX
In the new version of the Multiven, the front panel has been radically redesigned
In the maximum configuration, the side doors move themselves. The electric drive is activated by a button on the door, front console or remote control. The seven-seat saloon is replete with black-haired/grey leather salcantara. For a surcharge, there is a smooth nappa of the same tones. Under the feet of the driver and front passenger are velor floor mats with a rubberized base. But the real know-how of the Highline version can be found in the multifunctional round table, which is installed between the separate seats of the second line and, if necessary, rolls out along the rails to the center of the cabin.
Another significant feature of the maximum equipment is thickened glazing with black-haired (60% blackout) tinting. And this is in addition to the standard sun blinds, which are installed starting with Comfortline. As a result, riders suffer less from ultraviolet radiation and annoying eyes.
Wanting to emphasize that the new reincarnation of the bestseller has become closer to the passenger cohort, the company further expanded the line with the exclusive version of Generation SIX. Its main differences are a two-tone body, a similar interior and 18-inch wheels in a retro design (styling under the hubcaps of the original T2). However, as an option, a two-tone paintwork option is available for any other configuration. There are four factory combinations: white/cherry red, snow white/beige, white/blue green and silver/blue.
Test drive T6 Long
The long wheelbase version offers 40 additional centimeters of longitudinal space in the cabin, which in terms of volume gives almost 1 cubic meter. m. The optional Long body is available starting with the Comfortline configuration, and assumes a typical interior configuration: in the first row of seats there are two seats, in the second there are also two, and an inseparable sofa for three is installed behind. But on an individual basis, versions with an eight-seater saloon are delivered, where there is no space for a folding table, and the intervals between rows are cut down for the sake of an additional chair opposite the side door. As an alternative, a saloon with an abolished sofa is offered - the saloon of a monocab is entirely forced by separate seats. In both cases, there is almost no room for luggage.
Technical characteristics of cars 2016-2017
Volkswagen Multivan T6 dimensions:
- length - 4904 mm;
- total length (including towbar) - 5006 mm;
- width - 1904 mm;
- overall width (including external rear-view mirrors) - 2297 mm;
- roof height - 1970 mm;
- wheelbase - 3000 mm;
- overhang front / rear - 908/993 mm;
- door opening (sliding door) - 1011 × 1247 mm;
- turning circle - 11.9 m;
- ground clearance - 193 mm;
- loading height - 571 mm;
- cabin width at the narrowest point - 1220 mm;
- distance from the rear door to the backs of the front seats - 2532 mm;
- salon area - 4.3 square meters. m.
Volkswagen Multivan - "bus" for all seasons
Dimensions of the Long version (only differences):
- length - 5304 mm;
- total length (including towbar) - 5406 mm;
- roof height - 1990 mm;
- wheelbase - 3400 mm;
- tailgate - 1438 × 1262 mm;
- turning diameter - 13.2 m;
- ground clearance - 202 mm;
- loading height - 574 mm;
- distance from the rear door to the backs of the front seats - 2932 mm;
- salon area - 5 sq. m.
Engines: TDI diesel and TSI petrol
In fact, the minibus is equipped with two two-liter turbo engines with different boost levels. The 2.0 TDI is offered with 84/102/150/204 hp and the 2.0 TSI with 150/204 hp. According to the company, the line of power units has become more economical by an average of 10-15%, which in the case of diesel engines resulted in minus 1 liter per 100 km. The motors are aggregated with a 6-speed "mechanics" or a 7-band DSG. Low power TDI with 102 hp comes with a manual transmission in five gears. Most of the engines can be combined with the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system, which is based on the fifth generation Haldex clutch with a mechanical differential lock on the rear axle (for towing a trailer in difficult conditions).
Not wanting to spoil the good with the best, the Germans decided not to make significant changes to the design of the Volkswagen Multivan during the creation of the T6. As a result, the new generation of the legendary "bead" turned out exactly the way buyers want to see it - solid, practical and status.
New salon Volkswagen Multivan
Since the novelty is based on the old platform, and the body, in fact, has remained the same, there are very few external changes. Headlights, grille and bumpers have undergone traditional restyling. But inside the big man, the designers showed great courage, as evidenced by a completely different front panel. You can also call new: steering wheel, gear selector, design of the main and additional glove boxes, multimedia system, door card trim. Solid, pleasant to the touch plastic and dense assembly are the attributes of any of the configurations. True, the basic level of equipment is “pleasant” with open shelves opposite the front passenger. If you want more gloss and noble surfaces, then start your selection with the Comfortline version.
But the strength of the minivan, as you know, is its spaciousness. And the Multivan T6 has everything in perfect order with this - up to eight seats, along with the driver's seat, or 4.3 sq. m usable area, including the trunk. As in the context of other characteristics, the model here does not offer anything new - the volume remains the same. But the level of technicality of its design was clearly increased.
Standard Trendline equipment (more affordable option like Conceptline, as on the new Caddy, is not yet offered) is a five-seater, with two front seats and a solid rear sofa for three people. It's nice that as a standard there is a folding table (neatly hidden in the sliding door), which is easily installed in the cabin or taken out (similarly, you can use the seats on the grass, the beach). As an option, the manufacturer offers original swivel chairs - in the middle row, on common rails with the rear, a pair of such seats can be installed. Depending on the subjective wishes of the riders, the chairs are installed in the direction of travel or against it - deployed towards the inhabitants of the gallery.
In the average Comfortline configuration, second-row seats are standard, but a folding table, the design of which had to be revised, is an option on the contrary. Therefore, at least six people can be seated in such a salon. Other perks include lids on all glove compartments in the front panel and a Composition Color multimedia system with a 5-inch touch screen instead of the original Composition Audio with a monochrome screen. Above both rows of passenger seats, there are comfort ceiling panels with integrated air vents and reading lights. A choice of fabric upholstery is also available, while the steering wheel and gearshift lever sport leather-wrapped trim. Full leather interior is an option.
Top-of-the-line Highline and Generation SIX
In the maximum configuration, the side doors move themselves. The electric drive is activated by a button on the door, front console or remote control. The seven-seat saloon is replete with black/grey salcantara leather. For a surcharge, there is a smooth nappa of the same tones. Under the feet of the driver and front passenger are velor mats with a rubberized base. But the real know-how of the Highline version can be considered a multifunctional round table, which is installed between the separate seats of the second row and, if necessary, rolls out along the rails to the center of the cabin.
Another significant feature of the maximum equipment is thickened glazing with black (60% dimming) tinting. And this is in addition to the standard sunblinds, which are installed starting with Comfortline. As a result, riders suffer less from ultraviolet radiation and annoying looks.
Wishing to emphasize that the new reincarnation of the bestseller has become closer to the passenger cohort, the company further expanded the line with the exclusive Generation SIX version. Its main differences are: a two-tone body, the same interior and 18-inch wheels in retro design (styling under the hubcaps of the original T2). However, as an option, a two-tone paintwork option is available for any other configuration. There are four factory combinations: white/cherry red, white/beige, white/blue green, and silver/blue.
Test drive T6 Long
The long wheelbase version offers 40 additional centimeters of longitudinal space in the cabin, which in terms of volume gives almost 1 cubic meter. m. The optional Long body is available starting from the Comfortline configuration, and assumes a standard interior configuration: in the first row of seats there are two seats, in the second there are also two, and an inseparable sofa for three is installed behind. But on an individual basis, versions with an eight-seat saloon are delivered, where there is no space for a folding table, and the gaps between the rows are cut down for the sake of an additional seat opposite the side door. As an alternative, a saloon with an abolished sofa is offered - the saloon of a monocab is entirely filled with separate seats. In both cases, there is almost no room for luggage.
Technical characteristics of cars 2016-2017
Volkswagen Multivan T6 dimensions:
- length - 4904 mm;
- total length (including towbar) - 5006 mm;
- width - 1904 mm;
- overall width (including exterior rear-view mirrors) - 2297 mm;
- roof height - 1970 mm;
- wheelbase - 3000 mm;
- overhang front / rear - 908/993 mm;
- doorway (sliding door) - 1011 × 1247 mm;
- turning circle - 11.9 m;
- ground clearance - 193 mm;
- loading height - 571 mm;
- cabin width at the narrowest point - 1220 mm;
- distance from the rear door to the backs of the front seats - 2532 mm;
- salon area - 4.3 square meters. m.
Volkswagen Multivan - "bus" for all time
Dimensions of the Long version (only differences):
- length - 5304 mm;
- total length (including towbar) - 5406 mm;
- roof height - 1990 mm;
- wheelbase - 3400 mm;
- tailgate - 1438 × 1262 mm;
- turning diameter - 13.2 m;
- ground clearance - 202 mm;
- loading height - 574 mm;
- distance from the rear door to the backs of the front seats - 2932 mm;
- salon area - 5 sq. m.
Engines: TDI diesel and TSI petrol
In fact, the minibus is equipped with two two-liter turbo engines with different boost levels. The 2.0 TDI is offered with 84/102/150/204 hp and the 2.0 TSI with 150/204 hp. According to the company, the line of power units has become more economical by an average of 10-15%, which in the case of diesel engines resulted in minus 1 liter per 100 km. The motors are aggregated with a 6-speed "mechanics" or a 7-band DSG. Low power TDI with 102 hp comes with a manual transmission in five gears. Most engines can be combined with the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system, which is based on the fifth generation Haldex clutch with a mechanical differential lock on the rear axle (for trailer towing in difficult conditions).
Feedback on the new suspension
By pre-order, you can get such an “office on wheels”
Rigid suspension is one of the weak points of VW passenger-and-freight models. It was for the “tossing up” of the cabin on bumps that the Multivan of previous releases was often scolded. Now, the engineers have achieved a smooth ride on large irregularities and effective filtering of “little things”. For the first time, a dynamic DCC chassis with variable stiffness settings (option) also appeared. Three operating modes are available: Normal, Comfort, Sport. Depending on the selected calibration, not only the damping of the shock absorbers changes, but also the ground clearance.
Sale in Moscow: equipment and prices
The most affordable Trendline equipment costs from 2,534,100 rubles. and welcomes the owner with a cloth interior, rubberized flooring, semi-automatic air conditioning and five seats. In the initial configuration, you can not order a long base. Comfortline (from 3,219,900 rubles), unlike the Trendline, already flaunts 16-inch alloy wheels, a seven-seater saloon, an improved multimedia system, and climate control. In the Highline version for 3,753,600 rubles. you get leather upholstery, a round table, special decor, tinting, thick windows, a list of unique options, and 17-inch wheels.
Video: 2016-2017 Volkswagen Multivan test drive
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You can also get fed up with success. And in the case of the iconic VW Bus, that's probably what happened. For many decades, the T-series sold well and won victory after victory in all tests. So why did the just-completed transition from T5 to T6 cause any problems? The point is this. In Wolfsburg, the model was subjected to a light facelift, leaving the technical part unchanged. But while that has been enough so far, it is not enough now. Not because T6 is somehow bad. But because Mercedes has put a really strong competitor on the wheels in the form of a virtually new V-class car. And people are not fed up with cars of the Mercedes brand yet, but quite the contrary.
The largest representative of the V-class is compared with the smallest T6.
The short T6 (4.90m) vs the long V-class (5.14m) seems unfair, but during the test we got them. Now VW is already supplying a long version of the Multivan (5.30m), just like Mercedes already has a V-Class Extra Long variant (5.37m). The Mercedes has a little more room at shoulder level in front, although the VW has plenty of it. The doors of the Multivan are somewhat thicker, which allows you to casually put your hand on the “sill” in a well-known manner. In terms of space in the rear of the cabin, both cars are equal. The T6 has more legroom because the rear seat can be pushed all the way back, but this is balanced out by the V-Class's greater width and height. When traveling on vacation or moving, Mercedes has the advantage. Its trunk will fit a couple more suitcases than a VW, and a separately opening rear window makes it easier to load small things. In addition, the Stuttgart native pampers the owner with sophisticated interiors, better finishes and more modern technology.
It is quite possible to sleep in the rear of the VW Bus.
Although VW is not far behind in Internet access, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink support, the V-Class offers more sophisticated hard drive navigation (the VW has an SD card installed) and some extra features. The tangible advantage of the Multivan is its seats. They move easily along the rails and turn with a special handle (in the V-class, this will require them to be dismantled, deployed and reinstalled). As standard, there is a three-seat sofa at the back where you can sleep. Mercedes has 2 options - two separate seats or a three-seater sofa.
As for suspension comfort, the Mercedes staff did a better job on the settings - as a result, the V-Class turned out to be much more comfortable. Thanks to the long-travel independent suspension, the Benz perfectly compensates for bumps in the roadway, while its body sways only slightly, rarely annoying passengers with detailed reports on road conditions.
Driving performance of cars are approximately at the same high level.
Differences T6. Although thanks to the adaptive dampers, it handles bumps quite adequately compared to the T5, the bumps and edges are still felt. In particular, the oscillations of the front axle are not damped very well and the car shakes strongly on wavy roads, which is why all the imperfections of the road profile are transmitted to the steering wheel. Apparently, the Multivan is designed for a high payload of 670kg. Even when fully loaded, the T6's suspension doesn't break through. Because of this, the stiffness of the suspension is quite high. And this is despite the fact that the car has shock absorbers, adjustable in stiffness. For passengers on the back sofa, this problem can be solved by installing an additional air suspension with the replacement of standard hard springs. The issue price is about 4 thousand euros. But the soft springs of the V-class with a permitted 600 kilograms on board can periodically rest against the limiters (although you have to try very hard to break through the shock absorbers and find a really big hole).
Both minibuses are powered by four-cylinder turbodiesels, which, thanks to additional injection, have received the Euro-6 stamp. According to the documents, Mercedes has 190 liters. s., which in the short term should grow to 204 liters. With. – which exactly corresponds to the power of T6. Since they differ in weight by only 40 kilograms, the short distance race ends in a draw, and both have a top speed of just over 200 km / h. More than enough for such heavy vehicles. Although the VW is better insulated and not as grumpy, its slow-paced seven-speed DSG box does spoil the experience a bit when changing gears and pulling away. Benz's seven-speed hydrodynamic automatic handles this better. Consumption for both is just over 8 l / 100 km, which is quite economical.
The cost of the T6 Multivan 2.0 TDI in the database is from 2,345,000 rubles. Mercedes V-Class starts from 2,757,500 rubles. It must be admitted that in this case we are talking only about the initial configurations. V equipped with all the amenities and important additions, Benz overtakes VW by almost several hundred thousand rubles.
On the warranty side, however, both companies are a bit stingy, offering two years – considering the price, I would have liked a bit more.
Conclusion
In the end, it remains only to hint at a slight advantage of Mercedes. Because it is somewhat more comfortable in motion and more modern. The T6 can be commended for its legacy reliability and interior transformation capabilities.
When choosing between these two minibuses, be sure to take the time to personally drive both in the driver's seat and on the rear passenger sofa before buying.
