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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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.
Shop used Fiat 600 cars for sale or read our Fiat 600e review
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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MG S9
- Seven-seater with lots of space
- Plug-in-hybrid engine offers 62 miles of electric range
- Undercuts rivals by a substantial amount
MG's largest model yet to launch in the UK is the S9. At nearly five metres long, the S9 has room for seven adults and a big boot. Despite this, you'll pay less for the MG than for the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq, Peugeot 5008 and Kia Sorento. Massaging seats (which are also heated and ventilated) come as standard on the top-spec Premium trim, which also includes a panoramic sunroof and a 12-speaker sound system.
Read more about the MG S9 here or watch our MG S9 walkaround video
