Seven Dimensions – Comfort & Convenience
Addressing lifestyle needs
The more complex life becomes, the more people search for conveniences. Lear constantly researches ways to help make your customers’ driving experiences easier.
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Consumers choose comfort and convenience
While vehicle styling is still important to consumers, they are increasingly attracted to vehicles that offer innovative storage options and other features that make their driving experience more comfortable and convenient. In fact, research shows that some SUV owners find seating comfort in the second row to be more important than increased passenger options.
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Responsive automakers attract buyers
According to industry studies, lower back pain affects up to 70% of adults, with annual medical costs in the United States exceeding $50 billion. Manufacturers who provide ergonomic design elements that address drivers’ needs for comfort and convenience — especially with seating systems — can set themselves apart from their competitors.
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Lear technology addresses consumer needs
Lear is driving comfort innovation with its seating and electronics technology. Products based on Next-Generation Lear Flexible Seat Architecture (LFSA), including the QuadriFlex™ Thin Profile Bolster and SmartFold™ Power Seat System, are designed to achieve maximum passenger comfort with a wide range of manual and power capabilities, such as lumbar supports, cushion and back bolsters, and leg and thigh supports. In addition, Lear’s ComforTec™ process helps engineers identify challenges early in the design process, preventing decisions that may have an unforeseen negative impact on comfort. The ComforTec™ process helps Lear develop design strategies that result in fewer iterations, shorter development times and greatly reduced development costs. The ultimate benefit of Lear’s comfort technology is increased consumer satisfaction.