Anyone else find MG seats uncomfortable on long drives!

[AtikDrivesPHEV]

Hi everyone,

Has anyone else noticed that MG car seats are really uncomfortable for longer drives? Even within two hours I start feeling exhausted and uncomfortable. One of my friends warned me about this before I bought the car and now I realise he was absolutely right.

I’ve driven many different cars over the years and never had this kind of issue with seats before, so this feels quite disappointing. I honestly don’t understand how they designed the seat like this.

I’ve already tried using a beaded seat cushion from Halfords, which helped a little, but it’s still not comfortable for longer journeys.

Has anyone found a proper solution? Maybe a specific cushion, lumbar support, seat adjustment tips, or anything else that actually works?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Caramaddy]

My son-in-law and daughter did not like the seats in my MG5 for long journeys. I have not travelled a great distance but I find them quite comfortable.

 

[AtikDrivesPHEV]

My son-in-law and daughter did not like the seats in my MG5 for long journeys. I have not travelled a great distance but I find them quite comfortable.

Believe me, seat is horrible..just go for a long drive...my car is MG HS PHEV 2023..don't know about MG5 though.

 

[salty]

Probably the longest drive I've done continually is about 1.5 hours. (Is that classed as long?) Seats where fine in my X Power.

 

[MG Clive]

Probably the longest drive I've done continually is about 1.5 hours. (Is that classed as long?) Seats where fine in my X Power.

Yes the X-Power seats are great, the Mrs says there are the best seats we've had in any car.

 

[AtikDrivesPHEV]

You can’t compare X-Power with HS PHEV seats. A 1.5-hour drive in the HS PHEV feels like sitting on an over-inflated, air-filled seat — exhausting.

 

[MG Clive]

You can’t compare X-Power with HS PHEV seats. A 1.5-hour drive in the HS PHEV feels like sitting on an over-inflated, air-filled seat — exhausting.

Yes you're right, I don't know why the HS seats should be so bad, I assume the car's suspension is ok, and not contributing to the problem?

 

[AtikDrivesPHEV]

I don’t think other factors are contributing to this. The car has only done 26k miles. Also, it’s not just me — a few other drivers have said the same thing. I’m only realising it now through my own experience.

 

[salty]

You can’t compare X-Power with HS PHEV seats. A 1.5-hour drive in the HS PHEV feels like sitting on an over-inflated, air-filled seat — exhausting.

Agree. All seats are different. I was only replying to the thread title. Thought you meant MGs in general.

 

[securespark]

I get back ache on long journeys as a front seat passenger in the MG4. I end up fidgeting around to try and ease the ache.

Funnily enough, less so in the rear.

But we are talking 4 hours plus.

However, in the rear, another problem arises... The seat belt cuts into my neck. That is really annoying.

 

[salty]

I get back ache on long journeys as a front seat passenger in the MG4. I end up fidgeting around to try and ease the ache.

Funnily enough, less so in the rear.

But we are talking 4 hours plus.

However, in the rear, another problem arises... The seat belt cuts into my neck. That is really annoying.

The boot it is, then.

 

[securespark]

I'm just over 6 feet tall!

Remember as a kid going in the boot of a 1974 Toyota Crown estate. Absolutely massive! There was 6 of us in there. Three on one side and three on the other with feet meeting in the middle.

In the 70s when everyone thought it was OK to put kids in the boot...

 

[Speakasyoufind]

2021 HS PHEV and love the seats. Had a 2020 Grand Spacetourer before and I thought they were comfortable these are as good if not better than the Citroen seats, I love them. Drove several hours with no issues at all. All down to personal preference or feelings though ....

 

[ronmaz]

I agree with @Speakasyoufind . I love the seats in my 2022 HS PHEV. I've driven on 2 separate occasions from Melbourne to Brisbane in Australia, a return distance of over 3600 kms, not all in one go but driving for 9 to 10 hours at a time with 5-10 minute breaks every 2 hours to stretch my legs. A very comfortable ride for me.