Magna Lends A Hand To Provide Nifty Seating For Chrysler Minivans
Automakers are always known for coming up with radical new ideas to bring greater convenience and comfort to their customers, just like in the development of EBC Redstuff brake pads. In developing such technologies, automakers often enlist the help of other companies. One example is the development of an innovative seating arrangement for DaimlerChrysler minivans. State-of-the-art seating design in the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country is developed with the help of Intier Automotive Seating, which is an operating unit of Magna International Incorporated. Both models in the DaimlerChrysler family feature relatively new technology in terms of their seating arrangements.
Both minivans displayed at this year’s North American International Auto Show feature Swivel ‘n Go technology developed by Intier Automotive Seating. The technology allows the second row of seats to rotate 180 degrees to face the third row of seats. The patented technology allows for greater comfort and relaxation by allowing the occupants in the second row of seats to confront those in the third row of seats, especially when talking. A pull-out table is also part of the technologically advanced seating arrangement. The swivel seats can also be removed, which means more cargo space can be easily provided.
Swivel chairs swing out, making it easy for occupants to get in and out of the vehicle. It also makes installing a child safety seat much easier.
The cargo capacity that a minivan is known for is evident in both Chrysler vehicles. This is due to the fact that the third row of seats can be folded down at the touch of a button. This feature easily increases the cargo capacity of Town & Country and Grand Caravan minivans. The folding operation takes just fifteen seconds to complete and is also another radical technology for a minivan. The versatility of the seating arrangement is evident in the number of ways the third row of seats can be folded. Another innovative feature offered by the third row seat is an obstacle detection system. This means that the seats will not fold down if an object or person gets in their way.
Jeff Lambert, Intier’s chief automotive seating engineer for Chrysler Group minivan seats, emphasizes Intier Automotive Seating’s dedication to developing this radical seating arrangement, in his statement. “Today’s consumers are spending more and more time in their vehicles, ultimately placing a greater emphasis on comfort and convenience. The Swivel ‘n Go seating system, an industry first in the North American market, raises the bar. bar by offering a family room on wheels. “
Intier Automotive Seating’s parent company, Magna International Incorporated, is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers. The company performs a variety of services for the automotive industry including the design, development and manufacture of automotive systems. The company also designs and assembles complete vehicles that are marketed primarily to auto and truck OEMs in the North American region. The company also covers a wide range of services such as the design, engineering, testing and manufacturing of car interiors. They also specialize in the production of plastic body panels, as well as powertrain and transmission systems for vehicles. Intier Automotive Seating is its division that develops complete seat systems and seating mechanisms for its customers in the automotive industry.
