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      11-19-2019, 08:54 AM   #265
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If anything I would think it's better. With the third row you get power 2nd row seats. So you can slide them back for more room
I'll still need space in the 3rd row though. What does the 3rd row look like if the 2nd row is pushed back? Can a person even sit back there?
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      11-19-2019, 09:12 AM   #266
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I'll still need space in the 3rd row though. What does the 3rd row look like if the 2nd row is pushed back? Can a person even sit back there?
a small person can sit in the 3rd row with a normal person in the second row
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      11-19-2019, 09:27 AM   #267
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a small person can sit in the 3rd row with a normal person in the second row
And that's with the 2nd row pushed back?
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Can the second row really be pushed back further than a fixed rear seat? I thought depth was the same it is just that it could go forward when needed?
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      11-19-2019, 11:59 AM   #269
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i'll take some measurements when i get home. i'll put my drivers seat all the way back (multi-contour seat) and measure the distance with the second row all the way back and all the way forward. if one of you with the 2 row x5 can take a similar measurement please do so for comparision
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i'll take some measurements when i get home. i'll put my drivers seat all the way back (multi-contour seat) and measure the distance with the second row all the way back and all the way forward. if one of you with the 2 row x5 can take a similar measurement please do so for comparision
Thanks! That'd be valuable information!
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so with the drivers seat all the way back (multi-contour seat) i took two measurements:

1- 2nd row all the way forward; 3 inches of legroom
2- 2nd row all the way backwards; 6 inches of legroom

so there is 3 inches of travel in the 2nd row

if somebody can please do the same measurement in their 2 row x5 (ideally with multi-contour seat) please do. put the drivers seat all the way back and measure the distance from the longest part of the 2nd row seat to the back of the drivers seat
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so with the drivers seat all the way back (multi-contour seat) i took two measurements:

1- 2nd row all the way forward; 3 inches of legroom
2- 2nd row all the way backwards; 6 inches of legroom

so there is 3 inches of travel in the 2nd row

if somebody can please do the same measurement in their 2 row x5 (ideally with multi-contour seat) please do. put the drivers seat all the way back and measure the distance from the longest part of the 2nd row seat to the back of the drivers seat
I haven't gone out to verify but won't the angle of the driver's seat affect the distance or are you measuring from a fixed point. Might be easier to measure a point from the back of the rear seat to a window or some other fixed point since the depth of the rear seat should be the same between the two. Maybe measure from the front of the rear seat to a point on the center console.
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I ran out and did a quick measurement from the front of the rear seat to the vent control dial in the center console and came up with approximately 8.5 inches.
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I ran out and did a quick measurement from the front of the rear seat to the vent control dial in the center console and came up with approximately 8.5 inches.
just did the same

6.5 inches with the seats forward

9.5 inches with the seats all the way back
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just did the same

6.5 inches with the seats forward

9.5 inches with the seats all the way back
Very good, so the sliding seats could get an extra 1 inch of space. What we need now is more owners to take the same measurements to get a better sample size and make sure other factors such as leather type are not coming into play (although I doubt that).
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so with the drivers seat all the way back (multi-contour seat) i took two measurements:

1- 2nd row all the way forward; 3 inches of legroom
2- 2nd row all the way backwards; 6 inches of legroom


so there is 3 inches of travel in the 2nd row

if somebody can please do the same measurement in their 2 row x5 (ideally with multi-contour seat) please do. put the drivers seat all the way back and measure the distance from the longest part of the 2nd row seat to the back of the drivers seat
Curious what these would do to the 3rd row legroom? All the way back would mean almost no legroom in the 3rd row?
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Perfect space!

When I saw the space used for storing the package cover I knew that I had a new use for the hidden spot. I rolled up the lead apron and vest that I use for radiation protection and they fit perfectly!
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Can you good folks with third row comment on trunk space with third row up? Is it possible to fit a stroller and a few shopping bags?
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I have sat in the back of an X7 and have an X5 with third row.

Simply - if you need the 7 seats all the time, get the X7. It is BIG, it is ugly (the rear doors are HUGE) but it has a "normal" third row - similar to the back seat of a hatchback.

If you use the third row say 2/3 out of 10 then the third row if the X5 is absolutely FINE. You can move the 2nd row forward (as has been said above - this is the real plus of the option) and even collapse the middle section of the second row if you want more breathing space. Would I want to sit there for 10 hours - no. Have I taken 2 people in the third row for a 4 hour drive - yes and they survived!!
X7 still isn't ideal when using all three rows. That trunk is very small. Agree that legroom in third row is great.
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See attached photos: one with third row up, one with third row down.
THIS is the pic I was looking for. Looks no smaller than an X7 trunk. Any chance you can take some measurements?
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See attached photos: one with third row up, one with third row down.
What are the dimensions of trunk space behind 3rd row? Not in cubic feet/liters but rather in inches (width, depth). Thanks!
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