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- 2016 CX-5 Touring AWD W/Tech & 2019 CX-5 Signature
Do you guys remove your wallet while driving? Not saying it will fix the issue, but it helps me.
Circling back on this topic, I finally got my Coverking Spacer Mesh seat covers (via Costco) installed on my Touring. It helped with the seat comfort a little bit. My clothing no longer gets stuck on the suede like it used to, and it makes shifting much easier. The seats still are a bit uncomfortable, but fortunately not as bad a before (comfort level went up to a 5 from about a 2 - though still a long way from being a 9 or a 10). At this point, I'm not going to put more money into getting the cushions reupholstered (though they are still quite firm), and will ride it out until my lease is up in a few years.
One thing to note with the Coverkind Spacer Mesh seat covers - despite being the most breathable option available through Coverking, the Spacer Mesh material does get a little warm on the seat back. It's not quite to the point of breaking a sweat, but it's certainly warmer. I'm glad I didn't go with the Neoprene version. Still, given that the covers improve the overall comfort of the seats just enough, I'd recommend them as an option in cases where others find the Touring seats uncomfortable. And as noted earlier, the leather seats on the Grand Touring that I tested afterward were even worse as far as comfort goes (for me anyway). Hope that helps....
Hi. just bought a pre owned 2017:cx5 Touring never felt seat discomfort during several test drives. But u fortunately my first long ride there it was. The grabbing and hardness on seat. So,disappointing. I wondered if you did purchase seat covers that worked and if so what brand/style / model name did you buy? I searched coverking so many options to choose. The most expensive is ultrsuede which I don’t think will be better ( I feel the suede does grab) Unless someone can vouch it’s better? Thx.I tried a couple of the suggestions listed earlier in this thread, and found that if I slide my right side against the right bolster, put most of my weight on the right side, and then have my left leg straight on the foot rest, that actually seems to help a bit. Not a lot - but enough to be tolerable (more like a 5 out of 10, instead of a 2-3 out of 10). Shifting is still a bit of a chore with the suede insert, though hopefully thin seat covers can help with that. I'm used to sitting more on my left side - but hey, if I need to sit more on my right in this vehicle in order to be comfortable enough, then adapt I shall. Appreciate the tips!
@erhayes Thanks, do you have a link to it?I found a seat solution for my 2014 and my new GTR seat I got a "chair cushion" from Walmart. The cushion sits between the hard bolsters and is about 1.5 inches thick. I thiink around $6 fixed the issue. Ed
Walmart # 550521774 Is the Walmart chair cushon I used to correct the seat bolster issue. Ed
Why are so many people having problems with the seats? I have two CX-5's and the seats are fine in each.
Just returned from a 7 hour trip in our GTR and the seats were fine. No discomfort.