Side airbags in rear compartment – optional extra

[Jonny McCann]

Here in the UK the 'side airbags in the rear outer seat backrests' are an optional extra on the Macan 4 Electric.

Would any contributors to this forum know why this safety feature should be an extra? Apart from the cost, is there any reason not to fit them?

 

[Diego]

Simply: it's not mandatory in EU and UK (I don't know for US). So Porsche let you decide... Not so great for a Premium Brand but that's it.

 

[D00]

Incredible that VW/Audi/Porsche still get away with allowing safety to be a chargeable optional extra.

 

[Dragon Tourniquet]

It's a safety concern if you put a car seat in the back seat. If you get it's generally recommended to only put a car seat in the middle of the back.

 

[Markan 4S]

Why save the small amount if it’s for your children’s safety….
to me it was a no brainer

 

[Dragon Tourniquet]

Why save the small amount if it’s for your children’s safety….
to me it was a no brainer

I think I wasn't clear. Having them is the safety concern if you have small children. It's the same reason you aren't supposed to put a car seat in the front, which is that the airbags are dangerous when combined with car seats.

 

[D00]

In front passenger seats you can switch off the airbag.
The same should be true for rear seats.

 

[Jonny McCann]

Why save the small amount if it’s for your children’s safety….
to me it was a no brainer

Of course you're perfectly correct. I'm surprised that Porsche does not equip the Macan 4 Electric with this safety feature as standard, and wondered if there was a reason (other than generating revenue) for not doing so.