Thread: Is rear air NECESSARY??

We have it but we do use the 3rd row a bit, 5 kids.


I think, no proof, that having it cools the whole car a lot faster, also when I travel alone which is a fair bit these days, it helps with the fridge & Esky in the back.
If you do use the back seats the folks back there will appreciate it, so will the second row on a stinker of a day.


It gets bloody hot in Doomadgee & pretty warm in Ravenshoe so I think it was worth the extra dosh.


1 thing, if you do get it Leave it on front control, this averages the left & right front temps & that's what you get in the back. Stops people/kids putting dirty hands all over the head liner while they fiddle with the controls.


Jonesfam

It cools the interior much much faster with rear air.

I don't have it and don't miss it.

The dog doesn't complain when in the back.

Ron

I don't have rear air but really wish I did - I bought used and it wasn't optioned.

I only use the third row occasionally but have 3 kids and the third row does cool down but it can take a little while.

Whoever sits in the middle gets their legs frozen but if it's off it can get pretty stuffy.

I've almost considered trading in my car to (mainly) get rear air.

Since you do have the choice I'd get it.


David


p.s. $2500 seems a lot given that IIRC it's about RRP $1650 as an option

For that money I would include it. Most accessories just sit there until used. Rear AC is used almost every time we drive.

Necessary is perhaps the wrong word. I have it and have not driven one without so can't compare directly. But I am certain it cools both the rear and whole vehicle faster and keeps the whole space at your preferred temp more efficiently because that's a big volume back there.

The overall a/c system feels much better to me than previous vehicles that were smaller (Mazda6 wagons) and I believe that part of it is due to the rear a/c but perhaps also because the front system is good and strong anyway.

There is one downside, the rear passenger side storage compartment is almost completely filled with a/c equipment. So you miss out on being able to store away a few things in there and I spose it adds a bit of weight too. I live in Brisbane and I'd rather have the a/c.

Cheers,
Scott

We are 2 adults and 2 dogs..
The rear AC makes a substantial difference to how comfortable and how quickly the vehicle gets to temp in the cabin.

They are good without it. With it they are exceptional.

Agree with the consensus, not necessary but very desirable.