Bottom of seats too narrow?

Audio Fan · 03-17-2021, 11:01 AM

Are the bottom (hip/thigh) bolsters too narrow? I sat in a couple of X5 Ms the other day and the bottom seat portions seemed pretty narrow. The bolsters were pushing into my outer thighs. The bottom bolsters didn't seem to have an adjustment, but I may have overlooked them. The side bolsters on the seat backs were very adjustable. I was surprised to experience that. I'm used to riding in an M4 comp and have no issues.

denaliman · 03-17-2021, 12:18 PM

Nope...you are correct. They bottom bolsters are narrow. I feel the same, them pushing my thighs together. The seat lip is adjustable up/down and extends. But the width is not adjustable. Personally I find them uncomfortable but most people comment on how comfortable the seats are.

HomeIn2 · 03-17-2021, 12:51 PM

Completely agree. I sat in a new X5M the other day at my local dealership and couldn’t believe how narrow the seat pan was. I have the M50i and it too is a bit narrow for me, but nothing like the full M version. In fact, the new X5M seats would be a deal killer for me. Man, the one thing I miss about the Escalade I had 6 or 7 years ago was the nice wide, cushy leather Cadillac seats!

MrItaly · 03-17-2021, 01:24 PM

You think these are narrow, you should try the F97 Comp seats. I'm actually enjoying the additional width the F95 Comp seats provide.

denaliman · 03-17-2021, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HomeIn2

Completely agree. I sat in a new X5M the other day at my local dealership and couldn’t believe how narrow the seat pan was. I have the M50i and it too is a bit narrow for me, but nothing like the full M version. In fact, the new X5M seats would be a deal killer for me. Man, the one thing I miss about the Escalade I had 6 or 7 years ago was the nice wide, cushy leather Cadillac seats!

Escalade...a couch on wheels

I had one as well.

RAUDERRIPPER · 03-17-2021, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Audio Fan

Are the bottom (hip/thigh) bolsters too narrow? I sat in a couple of X5 Ms the other day and the bottom seat portions seemed pretty narrow. The bolsters were pushing into my outer thighs. The bottom bolsters didn't seem to have an adjustment, but I may have overlooked them. The side bolsters on the seat backs were very adjustable. I was surprised to experience that. I'm used to riding in an M4 comp and have no issues.

As a 6'4 260 lb thicc thighed man... this is worrying. Picking up truck this weekend, hopefully my twig n berries will be comfy.

HomeIn2 · 03-17-2021, 03:33 PM

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As a 6'4 260 lb thicc thighed man... this is worrying. Picking up truck this weekend, hopefully my twig n berries will be comfy.

6’4” 250 here and those body parts should be fine. It’s the outside of your thighs where it may dig in on ya.

pookiemalibu · 03-17-2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RAUDERRIPPER

As a 6'4 260 lb thicc thighed man... this is worrying. Picking up truck this weekend, hopefully my twig n berries will be comfy.

I'm 6'6" and fluctuate between the high twos and (prayerfully) very low 300's. I was also blessed/cursed with abnormally large thighs/legs. Just picked up our X5MC about two weeks and and while a bit narrow it's not a deal breaker IMHO. The seat massage and other accruements more than make up for the difference in a regular X5 and an X5M/C, again IMHO. All my (smaller) friends and 5'2" wife LOVE the car. It's subtle enough not to look flashy but smokes assholes in Vettes, cars that Drip Oil Drop Grease Everywhere (here's lookin at you Dodge Charger) and the idiot in the M50i thinks he can keep up and gets SMOKED! I had to drive to central FL from the Panhandle (north FL) for a hearing and we made it comfortably with no problems. Did I mention my wife LOVES the car and massage seats. While YMMV, if the wife is happy and the car looks good a little extra space between the bat and balls shouldn't be a deal breaker. Hope you enjoy yours as much as we do!

SQ5 · 01-23-2022, 01:14 AM

I was about to pull the trigger on a 2021 X5M today but the seats were WAY to narrow. I'm 185 pounds and 6 feet tall. Deal Killer.

Walked away. Sad day for me.

mjr24 · 01-23-2022, 01:34 AM

They aren't narrow.....I have an X7, too, and they are the SAME width (I measured because I thought the same thing when I got my X5M Comp).

It's the outer bolsters that are more narrow/sporty on the X5M whereas they are more "flat" (which causes them to be more comfortable) on the X7. The X5M ones do break in a little after you sit in the seat a few times but they won't ever be X7 comfortable.

SimasJ · 01-23-2022, 07:58 AM

They are narrow for sure, but it will loosen up, I bought my one with 5k miles and at start it was pain to drive it LOL but after few months on having it, I added another 5k miles on the clock and it's much better now.

-Vanguard- · 01-23-2022, 10:09 AM

The secret is to have an ass big enough to overpower the narrow bolsters lol

Audio Fan · 01-24-2022, 01:50 PM

I now have an X5MC and find the seats very comfortable. The concern I had when checking one out on the showroom floor was unfounded, at least for me. I don't have any issues getting in and out of the car, as others have noted in a different thread.

Audio Fan · 01-24-2022, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SQ5

I was about to pull the trigger on a 2021 X5M today but the seats were WAY to narrow. I'm 185 pounds and 6 feet tall. Deal Killer.

Walked away. Sad day for me.

I had a similar concern, but turned out to be fine (actually really good). They loosen up and end up being darn near perfect.

elitex · 01-24-2022, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SQ5

I was about to pull the trigger on a 2021 X5M today but the seats were WAY to narrow. I'm 185 pounds and 6 feet tall. Deal Killer.

Walked away. Sad day for me.

Huh… this is news to me. 6 ft 235 here.

StepRightUp · 07-26-2023, 02:40 AM

This is my first post.

I bought my X5 new and now have 3900 miles on it. I've come to detest the seat. At 6-2 230lb I don't fit inside the bolsters. My left side sits directly atop the bolster and there's nothing I can do to relieve the pain that sets in after 15 minutes of driving.

I've bought and tried three different cushions and none work very well.

I've had enough. I'm going to sell the vehicle and buy something else.

HMN · 07-26-2023, 06:47 AM

That explains it. I thought it was just me..

denaliman · 07-26-2023, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by StepRightUp

This is my first post.

I bought my X5 new and now have 3900 miles on it. I've come to detest the seat. At 6-2 230lb I don't fit inside the bolsters. My left side sits directly atop the bolster and there's nothing I can do to relieve the pain that sets in after 15 minutes of driving.

I've bought and tried three different cushions and none work very well.

I've had enough. I'm going to sell the vehicle and buy something else.

I felt the exact same way and was at the same point going to sell. I finally got used to it and now it is all fine. Took me a couple months to settle into the new seats.

Savoy2001 · 08-02-2023, 12:05 PM

I'm 6'3" 225 in good shape not fat and I love the seats. I find the bottom bolsters hug you for sure but I love it. It's a performance car and supposed to hold you in place when taking high speed curves etc. That's the reason it's narrow and not supposed to be like the X7 which I had before this one or an escalade for that matter. This is a full M car. It supposed to be that way guys. I'm sorry to say. I for one love it. It hugs you in place when you push the car in turns.

vitipr · 08-02-2023, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Savoy2001

I'm 6'3" 225 in good shape not fat and I love the seats. I find the bottom bolsters hug you for sure but I love it. It's a performance car and supposed to hold you in place when taking high speed curves etc. That's the reason it's narrow and not supposed to be like the X7 which I had before this one or an escalade for that matter. This is a full M car. It supposed to be that way guys. I'm sorry to say. I for one love it. It hugs you in place when you push the car in turns.

Same here. I sold my g80 because of back issue and the 2024 x5m is way more confortable in every way. But like you said performance seat are meant to hold you tighter.

imperfectluck · 08-20-2023, 03:39 PM

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Same here. I sold my g80 because of back issue and the 2024 x5m is way more confortable in every way. But like you said performance seat are meant to hold you tighter.

Buckets or non? I heard the non bucket seats were quite comfy in the G8x but I suppose given how this thread has gone, it doesn’t suit everyone. As a 6’1 225lbs fellow contemplating on an F95 to compliment my F87, I should try to get a feel of the seat and hope my muscular thighs enjoys the ride

vitipr · 08-20-2023, 03:43 PM

I hear ya. No buckets. I think the g80 problem is more to do with the seating position of the seat vs pedals than the actual seat.

03-17-2021, 11:01 AM	#1
Audio Fan Major 778 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: AY - M4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Bottom of seats too narrow? Are the bottom (hip/thigh) bolsters too narrow? I sat in a couple of X5 Ms the other day and the bottom seat portions seemed pretty narrow. The bolsters were pushing into my outer thighs. The bottom bolsters didn't seem to have an adjustment, but I may have overlooked them. The side bolsters on the seat backs were very adjustable. I was surprised to experience that. I'm used to riding in an M4 comp and have no issues.
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denaliman Major 470 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X6M Competition Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 X6M [0.00]	Nope...you are correct. They bottom bolsters are narrow. I feel the same, them pushing my thighs together. The seat lip is adjustable up/down and extends. But the width is not adjustable. Personally I find them uncomfortable but most people comment on how comfortable the seats are. __________________ _____________________________________ 2021 X6M Competition, 2021 Audi SQ5 Technik, 2013 Audi S4
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03-17-2021, 12:51 PM	#3
HomeIn2 First Lieutenant 326 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: So. CA iTrader: (1)	Completely agree. I sat in a new X5M the other day at my local dealership and couldn’t believe how narrow the seat pan was. I have the M50i and it too is a bit narrow for me, but nothing like the full M version. In fact, the new X5M seats would be a deal killer for me. Man, the one thing I miss about the Escalade I had 6 or 7 years ago was the nice wide, cushy leather Cadillac seats! __________________ Current: 2020 X5 M50i Previous: 2019 M550i, 2018 X5 xDrive35i, 2015 750i, 2015 X5 sDrive35i
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03-17-2021, 01:24 PM	#4
MrItaly Major 1305 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: X5M Competition Join Date: May 2019 Location: Vicenza, Italy iTrader: (0)	You think these are narrow, you should try the F97 Comp seats. I'm actually enjoying the additional width the F95 Comp seats provide.
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SQ5 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 286 Posts Drives: Audi R8 V10 Gen 2, Tesla Plaid Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GA and MI iTrader: (2)	I was about to pull the trigger on a 2021 X5M today but the seats were WAY to narrow. I'm 185 pounds and 6 feet tall. Deal Killer. Walked away. Sad day for me.
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01-23-2022, 01:34 AM	#10
mjr24 Colonel 1652 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: M8 Comp GC, X7, AMG GT53 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	They aren't narrow.....I have an X7, too, and they are the SAME width (I measured because I thought the same thing when I got my X5M Comp). It's the outer bolsters that are more narrow/sporty on the X5M whereas they are more "flat" (which causes them to be more comfortable) on the X7. The X5M ones do break in a little after you sit in the seat a few times but they won't ever be X7 comfortable. __________________ 2022 M8 Comp GC, 2021 AMG GT53, 2022 X5M Competition, 2021 X7 40i, 2019 M5, 2018 M550I, 2017 Audi Q7, 2014 M6 GC, 2013 Mercedes CLS550, 2011 750LI, 2008 M6 Cabrio, 2008 Porsche Cayenne S, 2004 Mercedes SL55 AMG, 2003 Mercedes SL500, 2000 Mercedes CL500, 1993 Lexus SC400, 1989 525i, 1985 318i
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01-23-2022, 07:58 AM	#11
SimasJ Private 38 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X6M competition Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	They are narrow for sure, but it will loosen up, I bought my one with 5k miles and at start it was pain to drive it LOL but after few months on having it, I added another 5k miles on the clock and it's much better now.
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01-23-2022, 10:09 AM	#12
-Vanguard- Lieutenant Colonel 1178 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2021 X6M Competition Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	The secret is to have an ass big enough to overpower the narrow bolsters lol
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Audio Fan Major 778 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: AY - M4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I now have an X5MC and find the seats very comfortable. The concern I had when checking one out on the showroom floor was unfounded, at least for me. I don't have any issues getting in and out of the car, as others have noted in a different thread.
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07-26-2023, 02:40 AM	#16
StepRightUp Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X5 40i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Sarasota Florida iTrader: (0)	Yes, too narrow. This is my first post. I bought my X5 new and now have 3900 miles on it. I've come to detest the seat. At 6-2 230lb I don't fit inside the bolsters. My left side sits directly atop the bolster and there's nothing I can do to relieve the pain that sets in after 15 minutes of driving. I've bought and tried three different cushions and none work very well. I've had enough. I'm going to sell the vehicle and buy something else.
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HMN Captain 359 Rep 658 Posts Drives: 2024 X5MC LCI, 2017 F86 X6M Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dubai - U.A.E. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 [0.00]	That explains it. I thought it was just me.. __________________ 2009 E71 X6 50i- Azurite Black - Sold 2014 F15 X5 50i - Sophisto Grey - Sold 2023 G70 740i - Oxide Grey - Sold 2017 F86 X6M - Donington Grey 2024 F95 X5M Comp LCI - Isle of Man Green
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Savoy2001 Second Lieutenant 159 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 23 X5MC, 19 330I, 19 z06 vert Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Long Island ny iTrader: (0)	I'm 6'3" 225 in good shape not fat and I love the seats. I find the bottom bolsters hug you for sure but I love it. It's a performance car and supposed to hold you in place when taking high speed curves etc. That's the reason it's narrow and not supposed to be like the X7 which I had before this one or an escalade for that matter. This is a full M car. It supposed to be that way guys. I'm sorry to say. I for one love it. It hugs you in place when you push the car in turns.
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08-20-2023, 03:43 PM	#22
vitipr Vitipr 171 Rep 352 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I hear ya. No buckets. I think the g80 problem is more to do with the seating position of the seat vs pedals than the actual seat.
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