But the CX - 5 is about much more than just performance: Mazda has engineered and patented a unique
rear seat folding mechanism that is operated by three simple levers in the rear hatch, so no more getting fingers trapped as you try to fumble with recalcitrant seat catches.
Admittedly, it's not a massive issue, but there's no denying the lethargic
rear seat folding mechanism does have to the potential to be a frustrating inconvenience over time.
Not exact matches
This stroller has some good features, front swivel wheel is lockable, one - hand
fold mechanism and parking brakes in the
rear wheels, car
seat feature soft grip handle etc..
The roof's
folding mechanism has also reduced the width of the interior towards the
rear, meaning the Convertible only has four
seats to the regular Evoque's five.
However, there are no remote levers for
folding the
rear seats, while the retractable parcel shelf suffers from a stiff release
mechanism and is quite heavy and cumbersome to move around.
Cargo space is decent on the coupe and its split
folding rear seats but the convertible has a more compromised trunk thanks to the
folding roof
mechanism.
The
rear seats are really only for children, though, but they're easy to reach courtesy of a one - touch
folding mechanism for the sliding second row.
Even the most basic «LX» - spec models come with a power - adjustable driver's
seat, three - zone climate control, a reversing camera and the clever
folding seat mechanism (assuming you don't go for the hybrid model), with the $ 30,495 «Touring» trim adding satellite radio and powered sliding
rear doors.
A dual manual - electric
folding mechanism provides easy access to the
rear seats by overriding electric controls but retaining a memory function for the return of the
seat - back to its pre-set position.
There appears to be no power open and close
mechanism in action here (thankfully) and it seems the
rear seats fold flat permitting a huge cargo area.