Aaaahhh, lovely. Soothe your aches and pains with a massage seat – just don’t undress and fall asleep like you might in a spa…
Massage seats use moving pads built into the frame to imitate a well-trained masseuse. Cars with massage seats generally use the lumbar support to repeatedly press against your back to try and remove aches and knots – although some buyers just like the feeling of it, rather than using it for any possible health benefits.
Not long ago this bit of luxury would’ve been reserved for high-end, high-price cars, but you might be surprised at the choice of cars on this list – and how many are available as nearly new and used cars from Motorpoint.
Peugeot 3008
- Hybrid, plug-in-hybrid and full-electric versions
- 21-inch 'floating' screen looks ultra-modern
- Stylish
The latest Peugeot 3008 brings opulence to the masses, with its state-of-the-art interior boasting considered materials and futuristic design. While it's pretty well equipped as standard, you'll have to opt for the range-topping GT Premium model if you want massaging front seats – and they're fitted to AGR-approved, powered seats that are designed to be extra comfortable on a long journey. This is the case for the Peugeot 5008, too, which comes with two extra seats and a bigger boot.
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Vauxhall Corsa
- Lots of equipment for a small car
- Wide choice of models and low prices
- Simple infotainment system
Even the popular Corsa comes with a massaging driver’s seat if you stretch to the range-topping Ultimate trim. This means you can go about your day-to-day business knowing your humble hatch has a bit of tech that many large, expensive SUVs don’t.
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Ford Puma
- UK's best-selling car
- Fun to drive
- Intuitive interior
Massaging seats have been available as an optional extra on Ford Puma models, including the entry-level Titanium – and you get massagers on both front seats. Aside from its back-prodding features, the Ford Puma stands out from its small SUV rivals with its keen handling and clever under-boot storage area.
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Volkswagen Tiguan
- Popular family SUV is a top all-rounder
- Massive boot and passenger space
- Large but easy-to-use touchscreen
The latest Tiguan includes front massaging seats on Elegance and R-Line trims, which are the most popular ones with UK buyers. It has everything it needs to appeal to family shoppers, including a huge boot and a plug-in hybrid that’ll do 70 miles of driving without igniting the engine.
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Audi Q5
- High-quality interior
- Feels capable and confident
- Powerful engines and four-wheel drive
The recently replaced Audi Q5 is a steadfast, confident SUV that offers everything you might expect from an Audi. Massage seats for the driver and front passenger come on the high-end Vorsprung trim, or on the S Line Competition trim that’s exclusively available with a powerful plug-in hybrid engine. If you're looking at a brand-new Q5, you'll need to splash out for a range-topping SQ5 Edition 1 to have massage seats installed.
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Volvo XC60
- Calm interior
- Unflappable in all conditions
- Plush materials
A direct rival for the Q5, the XC60 is a similarly sturdy SUV with a laser-sharp focus on safety and an inimitable Swedish cool. You’ll find a pair of massaging seats on Inscription, Inscription Pro and Ultimate trim levels. They're a welcome addition too, since the XC60 has a more laid back, relaxed character than its traditional German rivals.
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Nissan Qashqai
- Perfectly sized for family life
- Efficient petrol and hybrid engines
- Built in Britain
Despite an extraordinary number of rivals, the Qashqai is still a top pick among family SUVs. It has clever hybrid engines and a modernised interior, with a host of trim levels available with increasing levels of kit. At the top of the range is the Tekna+ trim, which has a massaging driver’s seat among many other delights.
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Renault Austral
- Very comfortable
- Economical hybrid engine
- Top-drawer touchscreen has Google connectivity
The Renault Austral is one of the brand’s midsize SUVs, and is a replacement for the Kadjar. Three trim levels are available, and the top two – the clumsily named Techno Esprit Alpine and Iconic Esprit Alpine – both come with a driver’s massaging seat as standard.
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Fiat 600
- Cheeky and fun
- Available with seat upholstery made from sustainable and recycled materials
- Petrol and electric options
The Fiat 600 is a charming small SUV that carries the fun of the Fiat 500 into a more practical package. You might actually consider putting people in the back of the 600, too. Available with petrol or electric power, the top-spec La Prima trim level includes massaging for the driver.
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Range Rover Velar
- Lives up to its badge
- Great on or off-road
- Luxurious interior
The Range Rover Velar gives you eight-tenths of the experience of a proper Range Rover at five-tenths of the price. You’ll need the high-spec HSE, R-Dynamic HSE or Autobiography trims to get a pair of massaging front seats.
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