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Comfortable and Safe Seating
Modern seats may look like an ordinary part of the interior at first glance. In fact, they are a highly complex element that must provide comfort, correct ergonomics and safety.
1 The foundation of a seat is a sturdy metal frame that supports all other components.
2 The headrest helps protect the cervical spine in a rear-end collision and improves comfort.
3 The foam padding ensures comfort and correct distribution of pressure on passengers' bodies. The side bolsters keep the body in the correct position when cornering.
4 Seat position adjustment allows a wide range of customers to find an ergonomic seating position.
5 Comfort features can include heating, ventilation, massage functions or Simply Clever elements, and in the case of the Peaq model, a footrest activated by a button.
6 The final layer consists of seat covers, which on some models are made from recycled materials.
What Defines a Modern Seat
A seat must suit people of different builds, provide support on long journeys and protect occupants in the event of an accident. Beneath the cover, it therefore conceals a whole range of layers and components. The construction also incorporates safety elements, occupancy and position sensors, further sensors, adjustment mechanisms, foam padding and technologies that deliver comfort features. Details about the seats were provided by Radim Doričák, Coordinator of EKI/2 – Seats department.
How a Modern Seat Is Made
1 In the initial interior design sketches for a new car, designers address not only the appearance but also the materials used, colours and upholstery style. Colleagues from pre-development refine the proportions, seat shaping and their integration into the overall cabin concept.
2 Engineers select a suitable metal frame and then design additional components with regard to safety, functionality and comfort, while also testing new ideas – for example on Simply Clever elements. The design of a new frame must meet strict safety requirements as well as customer demands for expanded functionality.
3 A seat must accommodate people of varying heights, weights and proportions. During development, it is therefore verified that the seat provides adequate support for the back, thighs, shoulders and head. This involves a series of driving tests with a wide range of occupants in real vehicles.
4 A modern seat is an important part of a vehicle's passive safety. The design must therefore withstand crash tests and meet strict safety requirements. Tests include the frame's durability, the attachment of headrests, and the interaction of the seat with seatbelts and airbags. Various sensors in the seats and their functions – such as massage functions and seat heating – are also verified.
5 Once development is complete and all tests have been approved, series production is prepared. The individual components are assembled into a complete seat, which then makes its way to the production line.
Did you know that the seats in the Octavia, Kodiaq, Superb and Peaq hold a prestigious certification? It was awarded by the German organisation AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rücken –Healthy Back Initiative), whose panel of doctors assessed the seat design with regard to health and ergonomics.
What the Škoda Brand Has to Offer
Modern seats can be equipped with heating, ventilation, electric position adjustment or massage programmes, which in the case of the Superb, Kodiaq and Peaq also offer extended advanced functions. In the new Peaq electric car, the driver also has access to a Relax mode. This includes, in particular, a new footrest that can be used while charging the vehicle when the seat is set to the Relax position. It is activated via a mechanical button.
22.8 kg
That is the weight of the basic version of the driver's seat in the Peaq with Loft trim.