Unveiling the Unprecedented Comfort of the Upcoming Subaru Crosstrek Seats
Subaru Corporation is thrilled to announce the complete redesign of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek seats, promising an unparalleled riding experience. Putting the utmost emphasis on rider comfort, Subaru Corporation employed a revolutionary medical approach in the seat redesign process. Wondering how they achieved this feat? Let’s delve into the details.
A Fresh Perspective on Ride Comfort
Masayoshi Saito, the Development Department Manager at Subaru Corporation Technology Headquarters, played a pivotal role in the advanced development of the next-generation Crosstrek’s dynamic performance. While initially focusing on enhancing ride comfort through suspension improvements, Saito took a step back and asked a crucial question: “If we aim to maximize ride comfort, shouldn’t we prioritize the seat—the first point of contact for customers?”
A Medical Approach to Unparalleled Comfort
Saito’s brilliant reasoning led him to take a medical approach, meticulously analyzing the human body’s response to the car’s suspension vibrations. He affirmed, “To create a truly comfortable seat, we needed an in-depth understanding of the human skeleton’s interaction with the seat.”
Insights from Medical Experts
To gain insights into reducing occupants’ pelvic movements and subsequently enhance overall ride comfort, Subaru partnered with Gunma University near Tokyo. Collaborating with a professor from the Faculty of Medicine, Subaru delved into joint research.
A Thorough Examination of the Human Body
Guided by medical advice on the intricacies of the human musculoskeletal system, Subaru employed sensors and cameras to measure the movement of various body parts, including the legs, waist, upper body, and head, during driving.
Unveiling the Ripple Effect
Through intensive research, Subaru made a groundbreaking discovery: the left-right pelvic movements transmitted vibrations not only to the upper body but even to the head. This head movement then affected vision stability and the semicircular canals governing balance, ultimately leading to the degradation of ride comfort, inducing fatigue and sickness.
A 40 Percent Reduction in Vibrations
To confirm their findings, Subaru engineers built a prototype seat, comparing it with a conventional seat. After subjecting both seats to rigorous testing using a vibrating machine, the engineers were astounded by the results: the new seat exhibited nearly a 40 percent decrease in side-to-side sway and rotational roll vibrations.
Transforming the Driving Experience
The remodeled seats were seamlessly integrated into the next-generation Crosstrek, resulting in an overwhelmingly positive evaluation, particularly during long-distance journeys, where driver fatigue was significantly reduced.
Subaru’s Dedication to Unleashing the Best
Subaru’s unwavering commitment to excellence shines through the meticulous efforts and significant investments made for the next-generation 2024 Crosstrek seats. As a result, drivers can now embark on adventurous off-road expeditions with unparalleled comfort in this remarkable subcompact SUV.
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