Opel has long distinguished itself by its well-designed ergonomic seats, which allow the driver and front passenger to adopt a comfortable and back-friendly position, providing better comfort both during daily trips and on long journeys.

The last generation ergonomic seats from the German firm is available in the new Grandland GSe, Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe, but it was the Opel Signum that in 2003 was the first to have these Seat AGRwhich is an abbreviation ofAction Gesunder Rückenan independent German association that promotes research into the prevention of back pain.

AGR seat: careful ergonomics for the health of passengers

According to the firm in blitz, the seat is an important element to ensure a comfortable and relaxed journey, especially during long journeys, and this requires excellent posture and optimal spinal support. reduce the risk of back pain while optimizing passenger safety.

“The driver and passengers do not come into contact with any other component of the car as intensively as with the seat. Our goal as a car manufacturer is to ensure that you can forget about the seat under all circumstances.”– says Stefan Koob, head of the Opel seat design department.

In 2003 Opel Signum ergonomic seats were pioneers: AGR seats were then used by various manufacturers such as Mercedes or Peugeot for example. Thanks to numerous adjustment options, Opel’s AGR-certified ergonomic seats can be optimally adjusted to the body shape of each driver.

AGR seats are available on many Opels

In 2010, the Opel Meriva was also equipped with AGR seats, which were integrated into the global ergonomic system with antagonistic FlexDoors, as well as FlexSpace modular rear seats and FlexFix bicycle mounts.

Today, Opel AGR seats are available in Astra, Crossland and Grandland models several models that prefer comfort or sportiness. In particular, they allow ten settings for the driver and six for the front passenger, with an electric drive on the driver’s seat.

Opel’s ergonomic seats go even further new Performance GSe seatswhich can be found on the Grandland GSe, Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe: they are finished in black Alcantara, have particularly prominent upper rollers and integrated head restraints.