Concept Car Premium Attitude by Faurecia

Look at any new car seat with high sporty leather bolsters and after a few months, you will probably be able to discern uneven wear on the door-opening side when compared to the one nearest the center console. However, the inevitable result of the user's repeated scuffing of the seat upon entry can be alleviated by a new Faurecia technology –the conformable seat cushion.

This innovation electrically elevates the driver seat's cushion center when the door is opened. This cushion movement offers the triple benefit of optimizing ingress and egress, offering improved lateral support for occupants and reducing uneven wear of the seats. It is another surprise and delight feature as you do not see it, or feel it, until it moves. Nevertheless, it still has a lot of functionality. This simple but effective solution could be put into production for the next generation of vehicles.

The function can vary according to the driving mode chosen – City, Sport or Cruise – and more important, places occupants in the optimum position for antisub-marining under a seatbelt in a crash situation.