![]() “Especially now that the automobile has lowered a bit. Why? It’s straightforward, according to Honda Australia Senior Product Planning Manager Chander Balasubramanian: the new car has a new platform, and the Magic Seats-no matter how magical-don’t fit. These fantastic seats are still included as standard in the Jazz city vehicle and HR-V small SUV, but they aren’t in the new Civic hatchback from the tenth generation. Check out our movie on the Civic hatchback from the ninth generation to see exactly how intelligent they are. Getting my first-grader into the Odyssey’s third row without an awkward shimmy around two rear-facing car seats and separating my bickering toddlers, however, are daily chores that the Odyssey makes just a little bit easier.The seat bases could be folded up to create a huge storage compartment, and the seat backs could also be pulled down flat for added convenience, thanks to the Honda Magic Seats technology in the hatchback version of the Civic. Being able to flatten the Pacifica’s seats in a pinch to move a couch is great - and in the Odyssey, you have to remove and store the heavy seats in order to get rid of them - but it’s not something I do every day or, heck, even every week. I put my family of five into both vans and was impressed by the flexibility and versatility of their second rows, but Honda wins for its usability in everyday life. Second- and third-row Stow ‘n Go seats are standard on all Pacificas second-row Stow ‘n Go seats are unavailable on the Pacifica Hybrid, but the seats are removable. Lastly, and perhaps most helpful for families with small children, the Easy Tilt seats slide and lift when an empty car seat is installed, creating a walkway to the second row. Also, the seats now tumble without having to first move the floormats out of the way. You still have to do that in the Pacifica, but now it’s easier thanks to a one-touch button on the B-pillar. ![]() Previously, you had to move the front seats forward before stowing the second-row seats. For 2017, Chrysler improved the already excellent system with wider, cushier seats and an enhanced folding maneuver. Not only do they easily fold into underfloor bins - switching the van from people hauler to cargo hauler in a pinch - but when the seats are upright, the empty bins are the perfect place to stash stuff out of sight. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica’s Stow ‘n Go 2017 Chrysler Pacifica | photo by Angela ConnersĬhrysler’s Stow ‘n Go seats are useful in a lot of ways. The Magic Slide second row isn’t available on base Odysseys, but it’s standard on the minivan’s other trims. No more twisting in your front seat when you’re trying to hand your child a snack. The seats have one more helpful trick: When the second row’s center seat is installed, it can be slid forward to put your little one within easy reach. Also, when my twins got on each other’s nerves, I was able to separate them by moving them to each side of the van, leaving a lot of space in between. I used this in two ways: I moved both seats to one side to create a large pathway to the third row - even when rear-facing car seats are installed. The outboard seats can slide both forward and back and side-to-side into various positions. ![]() The Odyssey’s second-row bench can fit three people across, but removing the center seat opens up a ton of flexibility. For 2018, the Odyssey has a Magic Slide second row that slides in many ways, making it very versatile.īoth are helpful features, but whose seating reigns supreme? 2018 Honda Odyssey’s Magic Slide 2018 Honda Odyssey | photo by Angela Conners Related: 4 Features Families Will Flip for in New Honda OdysseyĬhrysler’s segment-exclusive Stow ‘n Go seats that fold into the floor return as standard in the Pacifica, quickly and easily taking it from passenger van to moving van if need be. These two new vans have upped their game with seating, especially in the second row. Parenting on the go is often a chaotic traffic jam of carpool drama, snot, giggles and tears, and minivans take some of the bumps out of the road. CARS.COM - The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Honda Odyssey are loaded with creature comforts both for parents and kids, but their second rows are where they shine - in very different ways.
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