"Rear legroom" refers to the amount of space available for a person's legs in the backseat of a vehicle. It indicates how much room there is to stretch and comfortably sit with one's legs in the backseat. Full definition
More importantly, there's more room everywhere, including an additional 5.9 inches of rear legroom over the previous model. (automobilemag.com)
Rear passengers, in particular, enjoy nearly 5 inches more rear legroom, which will also make it easier to fit rear - facing child safety seats. (autoweek.com)
The weight loss is great, but also the 2 inch increase in rear legroom, which addresses one of the bigger deficiencies in the current car. (cheersandgears.com)