Which Seats - New Defender

[Damo89]

I'm in the process of ordering a new 110 Defender Wagon. I am unsure on which seats to get. I want something that is going to be comfortable - something that will not fatigue my body. I drive a Nissan Navara at the moment and the seats are terrible with no lower lumbar support. Previously I had a 3 series BMW and the seats in that were great, you wouldn't feel stiff and ache after a long trip like I do now in the Navara.

Today I went to the dealer and sat in a 110 with the partial leather seats. They were quite comfortable. I've also looked at the Front Part Leather Premium Seats, they look like the image below.

Does anyone have the Front Part Leather Premium Seats and can they tell me about them? Or anyone know about them. Need to make my mind up ASAP so I can order this big red beast!

http://assets.config.landrover.com/v24kup/lr/au/l316/001bt/optoly_au_l316_001bt_n-033mc-t2.jpg

[Pickles2]

We do not have the premium seats in our 2013 Defender 90,....at the time or ordering, we were told that they were unavailable,....which didn't worry us, as we thought they were "too modern looking" for the interior of the Defender.
I think the standard seats are more practical, and better suit the interior of the Defender. We have the "standard" seats in half leather, and they are heated. We've just completed a 1500K trip, & actually found them to be very comfortable.
Cheers, Pickles.

[Rig110]

I usually get lower back issues from cars with poor seating (30 minutes in an excel gives me a weeks worth of pain - both physically and emotionally :rolleyes: ).

I've not had any issues with the standard seats that came in my MY13 puma (I had a niggling issue with my old 2002 wrx - needed to lift the seat at the front by about half an inch... oddly with the equivalent sti I replaced it with I didn't have the sane issue).

Only thing I think would be good would be a longer seat base (ie more under leg support). Given they are detachable I'm considering seeing how much it is to get them modified.

I think ultimately the seats are quite comfortable and the seating position helps too.

The only other thing I have to add is: leather?? In a defender? ;)

[flagg]

You may also want to consider scheel-mann seats - there are a few of us using them. They are the most comfortable seat I've ever had in a car.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Damo89]

The only other thing I have to add is: leather?? In a defender? ;)

Canvas seat covers mate ;-)

Thanks for the feedback guys!

[Drover]

The better the seat, the better off you will be.....

They not calling them premium for nothing !

My SVX has premium Recaro's standard and they are terrific.......even with the leather bolsters.

Get the premium's :cool:

[Rig110]

Canvas seat covers mate ;-)





My point exactly :D

[Dockstrada]

The better the seat, the better off you will be.....

They not calling them premium for nothing !

My SVX has premium Recaro's standard and they are terrific.......even with the leather bolsters.

Get the premium's :cool:


Couldn't agree more with Drover , the SVX Recaro's are fantastic. I just drove back from Melbourne in a 2012 Range Rover Vogue , apart from the rest of the defenders characteristic the seats are as comfortable if not more that the R/R .

[Damo89]

Pretty sure I'll go with the Premium ones, the Recaro's, as tempting as they look, are out of my budget!!! Out bush they will have seat covers but I live in the heart of Sydney so the leather will be fine around the streets :-)

[Babs]

Can you order the premium SVX seats through LR Spares. Anyone have any idea what they cost, and are they full leather?

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[pannawonica]

You may also want to consider scheel-mann seats - there are a few of us using them. They are the most comfortable seat I've ever had in a car.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/members-rides/48721d1341480275-hercules-isuzu-110-dsc00965.jpg

Plus one for the Scheelmanns:D

[WTF_D90]

Go with the premium seats. I wasn't sure about them when I was purchasing the car but now I love them. And I did test drive a used 2013 with normal seats.

[Babs]

Go with the premium seats. I wasn't sure about them when I was purchasing the car but now I love them. And I did test drive a used 2013 with normal seats.

Do your seats recline all the way back in a lay down position?

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[ProjectDirector]

I have the premium seats myself and they are very comfortable. Go for it

[Damo89]

I have the premium seats myself and they are very comfortable. Go for it

Thanks for all your help guys. I've decided to go with the premium seats. Not because they are leather, because they are comfortable!

[Babs]

I have the premium seats myself and they are very comfortable. Go for it

Do your seats recline all the way back in a lay down position???? :)

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[ProjectDirector]

Do your seats recline all the way back in a lay down position???? :)

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No, and I find it frustrating. I guess am stack with it.

[Babs]

No, and I find it frustrating. I guess am stack with it.

Bugger!!!

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[Jeff]

Couldn't agree more with Drover , the SVX Recaro's are fantastic. I just drove back from Melbourne in a 2012 Range Rover Vogue , apart from the rest of the defenders characteristic the seats are as comfortable if not more that the R/R .

Does anyone know how much the Recaros are? I can find the premium leather and premium contrast leather prices, but only find a part number for the Recaros.

Jeff

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[Loubrey]

Recaro Cross Sportster CS Sport Ambla Leather Seats for Land Rover Defender

GBP 1,899.00 ($3,547.20 AUD) for the pair... oh, and shipping from the UK...:eek:

nurburg-cars on eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/nurburg-cars)

APT sells the RECARO Specialist - Front Seat | Defender for $1720.00 each plus $220 extra for the base frames to suit...

Way above my budget!!!

Cheers,

Lou

[AndyG]

Note : Quote
Please note, the Part Leather Premium Seat available at 13MY will be deleted, in favour of an Ebony/Ebony Taurus Leather seat.

I have the premium seats in figure 8, can do a 1000 km easy in comfort. My back is dodgy and these dont cause any grief.

If you can have an Alpine Stereo with Sub woofer, A/C that works you can have leather seats.:D:D

Dont know why cant attach the dealer bulletin a : gets attached to the .pdf so .pdf:
So heres a word document, no that doesnt work either

[jimb]

Jeff

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showpost.php?p=2114762

Check out this thread. I priced them in AUS and UK. AUSSIE. Dollar falling but if you have cash check it out!!

The UK crew seem to have a better adaptor so the seat base is removeable rather than just the whole seat tilting backwards.

I was super keen , and still am, but cannot see it happening for in the short term.


There are some much cheaper brands out there, but hard to find reviews on them. I can send you the links if you're keen. They make them defender specific, with removeable seat bases.

[Jeff]

I meant as an option on a new one, but thanks.

Jeff

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