Richard ,I had a test drive in one of the factory demonstrators in November last year, the car was some 4/ 5 months old when I drove it so it would have been the original seat that has been so heavily criticised. I drove the car for around an hour and have to say I did not feel at all fatigued. However I was so amazed at the quality of the chassis and the ride it gave me that perhaps it blinded me to any aches and pains! I had planned to drive both auto and manual but was so taken with auto box up first that I didn’t bother with the manual,something which I thought would never happen. It has to be said I am 5ft 11 inches tall and weigh around 70 KG , I’m guessing that ,what can I say people of more generous proportions might have fared differently. I did notice that with the drivers seat set in a comfortable driving position there seemed less room to behind to put luggage than my old Plus 4, but didn’t measure it.
Hope that helps
That is really good to read, thank you for that so it sounds as if the new standard seat will be adequate but if you need pampering the £1,000 route would be the way to go.
Enjoy your car when it arrives and let us know how much fun you are having.
