Seats...are there various choice of style?

[Haradan]

Hi,

I'm considering buying a DS as after two years of looking I've found a car that I can get into and out of , from my wheelchair.....unlike most new cars it has grab handles ( well at least it does on LHS so am checking possible to fit also on RHS ...I have seen this configuration on comtinental LHD drive version so am assuming RHS fitting is lurking under the headlining of the car I tried yesterday) and again unlike most new cars there isn't a Grand Canyon like gap to swing over from wheelchair to car. So, while I'm waiting on an answer from the dealer on the grabhandle question I have been playing with the online configurator thingy but can't work out if all the seats are the same style / shape no matter what they are covered in...for me I need seats that are as flat as possible but would like to get the grey leather option ( dog hairs) but can't work out if they are more sporty / bucket shaped than the black fabric ones.....can anyone advise

Thanks
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[BeefMasta]

DSport seats are slightly more bolstered, I don't think it's much different to climb in / out of, just enough to give more support while driving. I have the grey leather you mentioned, very good choice

[Bigfeet]

If you spec the leather then the thigh bolsters are more raised as the seat that is used for leather are the DSport seats. The standard seat in the DStyle is slightly flatter which might make the move across easier, best option would be if the dealer has both models available (DSport and DStyle) for you to try or see if there is a meet near by as I dear say a friendly club member wouldn't mind you having a go with the seat.

Also a few of my customers have bought this and mention that it is very useful for car with no RHS roof grabs.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Handybar-Aut.../dp/B000GUKKMW

[Haradan]

Thanks so looks like I need to stick with the DStyle seats...so looks like black fabric and lots of vacuuming...not a problem...and thanks for the link to the aid...I need a roof grab as I'm paraplegic..... I sit on corner edge of wheelchair, put LH on driver's seat, RH on grab handle and then swing across and reverse procedure when getting out......I wish the dealer would get back to me re confirmation of possibility of fitting roof grab handle on driver's side as well as passenger's....having waited for two years to find a car I'm now getting over excited and impatient!

[cyclone]

The holes for the grab handle are there on both sides. Nothing in them just holes on the unused side, but they are there under the headliner and above the airbag.

[Haradan]

That is fantastic thank you, so there should be no problem fitting some to the driver's side ...that's what BMW did when I bought my mini.....I am beginning to dream now

[Jimbob]

Hi and welcome

Where are you based? You would be welcome to try my leather seats if it helps.

JB

[Haradan]

Thanks ...borders of Worcs and Warks....is that miles away?