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Do Vitara seats fit a Gen 4

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06 Apr 2023 12:24 #248403 by Jonesie
Do Vitara seats fit a Gen 4 was created by Jonesie
Afternoon Jimers,

Finding the JB74 seats quite uncomfortable, are Vitara seats any better and do the fit ?

I thank you.
Jonesie 

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06 Apr 2023 18:08 #248414 by facade
Replied by facade on topic Do Vitara seats fit a Gen 4
I don't know what fits, but I agree they are really bad, completely solid and the seat base is the wrong shape, the gen 3 was like a feather bed in comparison.

I am considering getting an upholsterer to whip the base cover off and put something better inside.

At the moment I am driving it sat on an eggshell foam cushion, which is more comfortable, and smooths out the bumps too, but it makes my legs a bit too close to the steering wheel rim

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there :)

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06 Apr 2023 18:35 #248415 by Roger Fairclough
We are all in agreement then but the donor motor I am looking at is the Swift Sport. I have sat in one and it is heaps better, decent side support and with a comfy seat and shoulder support. The dealer is 1K away so in the next few days a trip will be scheduled for a measure up. I will keep you informed.

Roger

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06 Apr 2023 19:37 - 06 Apr 2023 20:13 #248416 by Soeley
Replied by Soeley on topic Do Vitara seats fit a Gen 4
There seems to be a definite divide on Gen4 seat comfort. Some find them awful some not. I myself am very happy with the seat comfort and many a time I have spent nearly a full day in it. I have driven up to Dumfries & Galloway, 3 1/2  hour drive with no problems at all. As well as doing full day of driving and laning.

I don't know if the seats have changed since they came out (mine is Jan 2019, so early model) or whether it is just body forms that are different?
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06 Apr 2023 19:57 #248417 by jlines
Replied by jlines on topic Do Vitara seats fit a Gen 4
I'm also happy with the seats in my sz5 although I think the construction of them is poor as our commerical jimny is having to have a new seat fitted as its beyond repair. I do find the commercial slightly more uncomfy than my sz5 as I prefer the seats further back for my driving.

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06 Apr 2023 21:37 #248419 by Gadget
Replied by Gadget on topic Do Vitara seats fit a Gen 4
I'm a bit of both, I find them comfortable even on seriously long journeys, but have found I'm getting sciatica-type pain down my left side. Unsure if it's the seats or just me getting older.

Considering saving up to replace the driver's seat with a Recaro Ergomed, but they're ridiculous amounts of money.

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