HB base model back seat, question - Toyota Yaris Forums

Hotwheel · 11-14-2009, 05:06 PM

I see if you get the convenience package,back seat is a 60/40 fold down that slides and reclines. Whats the base HB rear seat like?

MadMax · 11-14-2009, 05:59 PM

Solid, i.e. doesn't split. It still reclines, but it doesn't slide.

YAR1S · 11-14-2009, 06:42 PM

get the 60/40 split or you'll regret it! :D

ddongbap · 11-14-2009, 06:43 PM

This is what the back seat looks like, if you're lacking the split version.

MadMax · 11-14-2009, 06:55 PM

Inasmuch as I would like to have the split-folding rear seat, I've owned a bench rear seat for a year now and it isn't that bad.

Sure, I'd rather have the versatility; but the hatch is still very usable with the bench rear seat...

2+2 · 11-14-2009, 07:01 PM

Are you concerned about passenger comfort or cargo space?

I wish the base rear seat in my '09 hb wasn't higher than the rest of the cargo area when the seatback is down. I've read somewhere on this forum that an advantage with the 60/40 seats is that they give you a flatter cargo area.

Hotwheel · 11-15-2009, 11:24 AM

Anyone have a picture of the LB base models rear seat?

chongopants · 11-15-2009, 12:30 PM

Its very roomy, I pulled mine out but it is fine. Are you doing something specific?

YAR1S · 11-15-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotwheel

I see if you get the convenience package,back seat is a 60/40 fold down that slides and reclines. Whats the base HB rear seat like?

Its comfy and roomy...I can fit somewhat tall people back there, I just like the 40/60 split so I can transport long boxes and still have room for a passenger in the back comfortably.

auxmike · 11-15-2009, 03:01 PM

The 60/40 folds flat and has a plastic board that covers the "gap". It's well worth it.

chongopants · 11-15-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auxmike

The 60/40 folds flat and has a plastic board that covers the "gap". It's well worth it.

So does the bench.

specialeducator · 11-15-2009, 03:17 PM

The split seat definitely makes the 3 door more flexible

chongopants · 11-15-2009, 03:18 PM

Yeah if you are leaving it in, it is handy. I have nothing but front seats myself so I dont miss it. But I never had people and cargo so I guess I never saw the problem.

enobmort42 · 11-15-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chongopants

So does the bench.

hmm... my bench doesn't fold flat... if it does, i haven't figured out how to make it do that in the 2 years i've had it. the flap that covers it when you fold the seats down, for me, sits upward at an angle; close to 15-20°.

chongopants · 11-15-2009, 03:47 PM

Yeah thats the cushions, if you have something heavy it flattens out, if not it will be cocked up a bit I agree, a bit annoying. but they did well with the space they were working with I think.

specialeducator · 11-15-2009, 04:25 PM

Anyway, I think you have to look at the convenience package in it's entirety to make a decision.

specialeducator · 11-15-2009, 04:28 PM

Convenience Package -- AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio jack, satellite radio capability [1] and CD text display function, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat (Liftback adds sliding/reclining feature) and 15-in. steel wheels with full wheel covers (Liftback adds rear window wiper)

MadMax · 11-15-2009, 05:36 PM

I had a request for pics of the bench seat, so here is mine...

And no, the seat does not fold completely flat, but it's close...

Still, if anyone has a matching split-folding rear seat they want to sell, let me know!

Cheers! M2

11-14-2009, 05:06 PM	#1
Hotwheel Drives: 5 dr, 5 sp., on order Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So. California Posts: 17	HB base model back seat, question I see if you get the convenience package,back seat is a 60/40 fold down that slides and reclines. Whats the base HB rear seat like? __________________ My other car is a Hotwheel.

11-14-2009, 07:01 PM	#6
2+2 Drives: 09 3Dr Manual Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 210	Are you concerned about passenger comfort or cargo space? I wish the base rear seat in my '09 hb wasn't higher than the rest of the cargo area when the seatback is down. I've read somewhere on this forum that an advantage with the 60/40 seats is that they give you a flatter cargo area. __________________ Just put the pedal down and let the devil take the hindquarters.

11-15-2009, 11:24 AM	#7
Hotwheel Drives: 5 dr, 5 sp., on order Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So. California Posts: 17	Anyone have a picture of the LB base models rear seat? __________________ My other car is a Hotwheel.

11-15-2009, 03:01 PM	#10
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	The 60/40 folds flat and has a plastic board that covers the "gap". It's well worth it. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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11-14-2009, 05:59 PM	#2
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Solid, i.e. doesn't split. It still reclines, but it doesn't slide.

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ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	This is what the back seat looks like, if you're lacking the split version.

11-14-2009, 06:55 PM	#5
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Inasmuch as I would like to have the split-folding rear seat, I've owned a bench rear seat for a year now and it isn't that bad. Sure, I'd rather have the versatility; but the hatch is still very usable with the bench rear seat...

11-15-2009, 12:30 PM	#8
chongopants Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 300	Its very roomy, I pulled mine out but it is fine. Are you doing something specific?

11-15-2009, 03:17 PM	#12
specialeducator Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 163	The split seat definitely makes the 3 door more flexible

11-15-2009, 03:18 PM	#13
chongopants Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 300	Yeah if you are leaving it in, it is handy. I have nothing but front seats myself so I dont miss it. But I never had people and cargo so I guess I never saw the problem.

11-15-2009, 03:47 PM	#15
chongopants Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 300	Yeah thats the cushions, if you have something heavy it flattens out, if not it will be cocked up a bit I agree, a bit annoying. but they did well with the space they were working with I think.

11-15-2009, 04:25 PM	#16
specialeducator Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 163	Anyway, I think you have to look at the convenience package in it's entirety to make a decision.

11-15-2009, 04:28 PM	#17
specialeducator Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 163	Convenience Package -- AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio jack, satellite radio capability [1] and CD text display function, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat (Liftback adds sliding/reclining feature) and 15-in. steel wheels with full wheel covers (Liftback adds rear window wiper)

11-15-2009, 05:36 PM	#18
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I had a request for pics of the bench seat, so here is mine... And no, the seat does *not* fold completely flat, but it's close... Still, if anyone has a matching split-folding rear seat they want to sell, let me know! Cheers! M2