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Seat may break in a little as you put the miles on.
However, the seat cushion is a little narrow between the side supports if you are, ahem, a little broader in the derrière than the average skinny Englishman.
Nothing can be done in this regard. The original base XF had quite flat seats which did not pressure the outer thigh bone. The newer seats are more body hugging and for some uncomfortably so.
The only thing I can say is as the seats break in so does your @$$ to some degree. Or, put another way, if you don't get used to it there really is no satisfactory solution. The sport seats are even more confining than the standard portfolio seats. I do not know if the base seats are still flatter than the portfolio or sport seats.
However, the seat cushion is a little narrow between the side supports if you are, ahem, a little broader in the derrière than the average skinny Englishman.
Nothing can be done in this regard. The original base XF had quite flat seats which did not pressure the outer thigh bone. The newer seats are more body hugging and for some uncomfortably so.
The only thing I can say is as the seats break in so does your @$$ to some degree. Or, put another way, if you don't get used to it there really is no satisfactory solution. The sport seats are even more confining than the standard portfolio seats. I do not know if the base seats are still flatter than the portfolio or sport seats.
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This seat cover should take care of your problem. I have purchased one for my XJL, not so much because of the seat was uncomfortable but, because of the harsh ride of my particular car. Most likely something is wrong with my suspension and the car will go to the dealer soon. But, the memory seat pad works well, it is thick foam, really comfy.
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Just got a 2013 XF as well and we have the base seats. Recently took it on an 8 hour long drive and I did not have that problem, but the problem I have with the seat is that it does not provide any kind of lower back support, much less some sort of adjustable lumbar support either. This is a problem for me as I have a bad back. Hoping that it changes as it gets used more, but probably not, may have to buy a lumbar cushion to help with that.
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I have to admit, the seats are a lot less comfortable than in my previous 2002 S-Type. I have the XF Premium Luxury, and the air cooled bit is nice, but I cannot get the seat in the same attitude/driving position as I could with the S-Type. The lumbar support is also not good, and the side bolsters are not particularly comfortable.
Love the car, and it's great to drive, but I've been disappointed in the seats, even after some weeks of ownership.
Cheers,
Tim
Love the car, and it's great to drive, but I've been disappointed in the seats, even after some weeks of ownership.
Cheers,
Tim
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Just got a 2013 XF as well and we have the base seats. Recently took it on an 8 hour long drive and I did not have that problem, but the problem I have with the seat is that it does not provide any kind of lower back support, much less some sort of adjustable lumbar support either. This is a problem for me as I have a bad back. Hoping that it changes as it gets used more, but probably not, may have to buy a lumbar cushion to help with that.
So why make the standard seat so bad? How long is the average test drive? About 20 minutes. Soft and cushy feels good at first, but not after several hours.
What's my solution? Base seats have no lumbar adjustment which my 2000 Corvette did. Lumbar support pillow maybe. The lack of support in the buttocks part of the seat is a little harder to fix. Thinking of combining a sheet of 1/8" steel with extra firm upholstery foam to create something that distributes the load and stiffens the seat.
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But didn't stay. The dealer suggested a local upholstery shop.
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I have a 2012 Portfolio, I know they made a lot of interior improvements from 2011 to the refresh in 2012. I am the opposite, the seat for me is the most comfortable seat I have ever been in. To get my car I flew from SLC, UT to Dallas, TX, and drove it from Plano, TX to SLC. Between two blizzards, getting stuck in the snow, traffic jams, and taking a bad route it was about a 23 hour drive. My butt never even got uncomfortable or sore and I was literally in the car for an entire day/night. Anyway, as comfy as I think the seat is, I think getting in and out of my XF is very difficult . Hard seat to get out of, I feel like a 70 year old man every time I try to get out (I am 26)
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