[OCElantraGrl]

I have been adjusting the seat up, down, closer, further, lumbar straighter, more reclined, as well as playing with the steering wheel position. I don't even think a teleschopic steering wheel would help... Costco has "super dense 100% genuine Australian Merino sheepskin" seat covers which I should have by the end of the week. I'm hoping the added padding will do the trick.

Thanks for weighing in, guys.

 

[OCElantraGrl]

I think even the base models already have a tilt + telescoping wheel.

The SE has tilt but not telescopic... The next one up, the Value Edition, does.

 

[OCElantraGrl]

For me, my neck feels strained, though it has been happening less often since I pulled forward and raised the back upright.

GL model 2015.

OMG... The headrest could be a whole other topic! LOL I've read some owners have even taken to turing it around.

 

[OCElantraGrl]

I have a 2015 gls and the seats really suck - worse I have ever had, I have tried 6 different seat cushions / padding and all seem to help a bit - this is the best I have found so far - helps with the back support - looks bad but works and yes I like to gamble lol

Well don't tease me and not tell me where I can get it!

So far the sheepskin and gel cushions have failed to do the trick and I feel like Monty Python in search of the Holy Grail. I read recently that the seats in many of the newer cars simply suck! Are they even using springs in them any more or is it all dense padding with no give?

 

[OCElantraGrl]

I bit the bullet and had my seat recushioned today... 1/2" thick memory foam added to the seat, and 2" to the back with an extra 1/2" lumbar build up. The difference is fantastic! The whole ride is different as the memory foam absorbs and distributes some of the road vibration and I actually have support now. The owner of the upholstery shop couldn't believe the crap they used. $450, but a small price to pay for comfort.

Now... I wonder if I can swap out the steering for telescopic? Why they didn't include that in the SE w/ options package instead of the sliding armrest is beyond me.

 

[OCElantraGrl]

I have a 2016 SE with the Popular equipment package and the wheel definitely has a telescopic feature. Takes a little bit for it to come out though.

Like how much is a little bit? Try as I might, it does not telescope.