F-sport seats, comfortable?
11-22-17, 12:29 PM
#76
Here's an expert review that bashed the RX EXCEPT for the F Sport seats:
But as always, try before you buy. I found the regular seats to be more plush, however I slide around in them which is annoying. The F Sport seats fit me like a glove.
Originally Posted by jalopnik
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If there’s any one thing that I love about the RX 350 [F Sport], it’s got to be the [F Sport] seats.
Holy crap, these are comfortable. Our test car came with heated and ventilated power leather seats with meaty bolsters and as much adjustable lumbar support as you could ever possibly desire. I could nap in these seats, even upright. They’re soft, supportive and nice.
If there’s any one thing that I love about the RX 350 [F Sport], it’s got to be the [F Sport] seats.
Holy crap, these are comfortable. Our test car came with heated and ventilated power leather seats with meaty bolsters and as much adjustable lumbar support as you could ever possibly desire. I could nap in these seats, even upright. They’re soft, supportive and nice.
03-11-18, 09:57 AM
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F sport Seat comfort
My F sport seats are horrifyingly firm on the side thigh support. I purchased it June 2017 and as of March 2018 they haven’t budged and am wedged in. There is a VERY hard coat hanger wire with in the thigh side with too firm padding on the thigh sides. They will never break in. Ever. I use a cloth seat pad for dinning chairs in matte grey that matches from Ikea I have to put on everyday and reset in position.
Your side thighs will go numb after 45 min driving. The base itself is like sitting on a public bus. I owned GS 98, RX 09, RX 13, and RX 17. Hope this helps ! PS The regular RX does NOT have this issue. You won’t know this issue in just a test drive. My last 3 BMW X5s were even better.
Your side thighs will go numb after 45 min driving. The base itself is like sitting on a public bus. I owned GS 98, RX 09, RX 13, and RX 17. Hope this helps ! PS The regular RX does NOT have this issue. You won’t know this issue in just a test drive. My last 3 BMW X5s were even better.
03-11-18, 10:01 AM
#78
Lexus Test Driver
My F sport seats are horrifyingly firm on the side thigh support. I purchased it June 2017 and as of March 2018 they haven’t budged and am wedged in. There is a VERY hard coat hanger wire with in the thigh side with too firm padding on the thigh sides. They will never break in. Ever. I use a cloth seat pad for dinning chairs in matte grey that matches from Ikea I have to put on everyday and reset in position.
Your side thighs will go numb after 45 min driving. The base itself is like sitting on a public bus. I owned GS 98, RX 09, RX 13, and RX 17. Hope this helps ! PS The regular RX does NOT have this issue. You won’t know this issue in just a test drive. My last 3 BMW X5s were even better.
Your side thighs will go numb after 45 min driving. The base itself is like sitting on a public bus. I owned GS 98, RX 09, RX 13, and RX 17. Hope this helps ! PS The regular RX does NOT have this issue. You won’t know this issue in just a test drive. My last 3 BMW X5s were even better.
03-11-18, 09:21 PM
#79
Intermediate
You're right, f-sport owners don't want to acknowledge this issue and put up with the suffering so we don't have to admit to ourselves that we made a terrible mistake.
03-11-18, 09:38 PM
#80
Driver School Candidate
The seats were the reason we got the luxury package instead of f-sport. I really wanted the adjustable suspension and paddle shifters, but our salesman was kind enough to park the 2 cars next to each other and he pointed out the issue with the f-sport bolsters. I thank him for that every time I make a service visit, and he just laughs.
03-11-18, 10:16 PM
#81
Lexus Champion
My F sport seats are horrifyingly firm on the side thigh support. I purchased it June 2017 and as of March 2018 they haven’t budged and am wedged in. There is a VERY hard coat hanger wire with in the thigh side with too firm padding on the thigh sides. They will never break in. Ever. I use a cloth seat pad for dinning chairs in matte grey that matches from Ikea I have to put on everyday and reset in position.
Your side thighs will go numb after 45 min driving. The base itself is like sitting on a public bus. I owned GS 98, RX 09, RX 13, and RX 17. Hope this helps ! PS The regular RX does NOT have this issue. You won’t know this issue in just a test drive. My last 3 BMW X5s were even better.
Your side thighs will go numb after 45 min driving. The base itself is like sitting on a public bus. I owned GS 98, RX 09, RX 13, and RX 17. Hope this helps ! PS The regular RX does NOT have this issue. You won’t know this issue in just a test drive. My last 3 BMW X5s were even better.
I just don't understand about this. Are you a driver or operator of a vehicle?
03-12-18, 07:09 AM
#82
Racer
My F sport seats are horrifyingly firm on the side thigh support. I purchased it June 2017 and as of March 2018 they haven’t budged and am wedged in. There is a VERY hard coat hanger wire with in the thigh side with too firm padding on the thigh sides. They will never break in. Ever. I use a cloth seat pad for dinning chairs in matte grey that matches from Ikea I have to put on everyday and reset in position.
Your side thighs will go numb after 45 min driving. The base itself is like sitting on a public bus. I owned GS 98, RX 09, RX 13, and RX 17. Hope this helps ! PS The regular RX does NOT have this issue. You won’t know this issue in just a test drive. My last 3 BMW X5s were even better.
Your side thighs will go numb after 45 min driving. The base itself is like sitting on a public bus. I owned GS 98, RX 09, RX 13, and RX 17. Hope this helps ! PS The regular RX does NOT have this issue. You won’t know this issue in just a test drive. My last 3 BMW X5s were even better.
03-12-18, 11:48 AM
#83
You are over-hyping the issue. Many F-Sport owners tried the seats, loved them, and then bought the F-Sport like myself. I find the bolsters preferable to sliding around on the normal seats and it adds to the sporty feeling of the car. On longer trips the regular seats would probably work better but having tried both I don't have problems with either. Maybe my back/body/age is different enough to not be affected. Anyway to each their own - I am sure few owners are in denial.
03-12-18, 05:02 PM
#84
Lexus Test Driver
I agree with Eric. Longer trips, plusher the better. It's nice to have that extra thigh support length.
Also, keep in my mind your body composition. Some people have more jello than others.
Just know your pressure points are the two bony points on your hip/thigh or your ichial tuberosity and your sacrum.
But for daily drives I love my f sport seats. I've also driven 5 hour drives with the seats and got used to it.
Also, keep in my mind your body composition. Some people have more jello than others.
Just know your pressure points are the two bony points on your hip/thigh or your ichial tuberosity and your sacrum.
But for daily drives I love my f sport seats. I've also driven 5 hour drives with the seats and got used to it.
03-12-18, 06:09 PM
#85
Intermediate
You are over-hyping the issue. Many F-Sport owners tried the seats, loved them, and then bought the F-Sport like myself. I find the bolsters preferable to sliding around on the normal seats and it adds to the sporty feeling of the car. On longer trips the regular seats would probably work better but having tried both I don't have problems with either. Maybe my back/body/age is different enough to not be affected. Anyway to each their own - I am sure few owners are in denial.
03-13-18, 10:26 AM
#86
03-15-18, 01:31 PM
#87
Intermediate
08-02-18, 10:28 PM
#88
Driver School Candidate
Seats hard ?? on RX350 f-SPORT
2016...SHOULD I BUY IT ??? seats appear very ridged on side bolsters and hard...plus there is a seam at the top of the bolster..seems hard... HELP
08-03-18, 05:25 AM
#89
It appears your post is in the wrong forum, GS, instead of RX. There are plenty of discussions on the RX forum regarding hard seats and just as many feel they are comfortable as those who believe they are not. Seats are like shoes, they don't fit everyone the same way. I personally prefer harder seats, as they tend to cause me less fatigue and back pain, where soft seats will cause me serious issues. Firmer seats provide me better support. Best I can suggest is take the car for an extended drive, or see if you can find an RX with lux package to feel the difference. Believe it or not, the lux package actually has firmer seats, but contoured differently with more adjustments.
The other thing to keep in mind with firmer leather seats is they flex far less and therefore way less prone to distortion and tearing. I know that's secondary to comfort, but generally why Lexus seats don't look like hell after a year compared to some other brands.
Good luck
The other thing to keep in mind with firmer leather seats is they flex far less and therefore way less prone to distortion and tearing. I know that's secondary to comfort, but generally why Lexus seats don't look like hell after a year compared to some other brands.
Good luck
08-23-18, 09:03 PM
#90
Driver School Candidate
Per the Lexus website below. Does this mean it's fake leather? Is this the same material on the F Sport?
STANDARD ON: RX 450h, RX 350
NULUXE INTERIOR TRIM
NuLuxe seating material offers more than just good looks and a supple texture. It weighs half as much as leather, and its manufacturing process generates far less CO2and VOC emissions than other synthetic leathers.STANDARD ON: RX 450h, RX 350