Spine-friendly sports seats have got your back

Did you know that back pain is a leading cause of disability globally? Or that one study found 63 per cent of drivers suffered with back pain that interfered with daily activities?

 
We didn’t want drivers with a bad back to miss out on the driving fun of our Puma ST 1 performance SUV, so we developed our own performance seats that are certified by leading spinal health organisation Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. (AGR) – the Campaign for Healthier backs.

 

To gain AGR-certification, the product must be able to adapt to the user. That is why our seats have 14-way adjustability including height, which can help taller drivers in particular get comfortable in a sportier, low-slung seating position.
 
We tested ten different prototypes, with different foams, linings, and structural designs, on our private test tracks and public roads. We also simulated a decade’s worth of usage with the help of “Robutt” – our robotic bottom that sits, bounces, and twists in the seat 7,500 times.
 
In addition to our super-agile, 200 PS Puma ST, the new seats are also available for the Fiesta ST and Focus ST Ford Performance models. 2,3 

“Drivers can only get the most out of our super agile Puma ST’s driving dynamics if they can get comfortable. That’s why we designed our new Ford Performance Seats with AGR-accreditation in mind right from day one.”

Michael Janzen, seats supervisor, Ford of Europe

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1 Ford Puma ST 200 PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol homologated CO2 emissions 148-154 g/km and fuel efficiency 6.5-6.8 l/100 km WLTP.
 
2 Ford Fiesta ST 200 PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol homologated CO2 emissions 139-153 g/km and fuel efficiency 6.1-6.8 l/100 km WLTP.
 
3 Ford Focus ST 280 PS 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol homologated CO2 emissions 180-189 g/km and fuel efficiency 7.8-8.3 l/100 km WLTP.

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