Reclineable Seats

Beginning to appear in cars are reclining seats—in the back as well as the front. The rear seats in the Scion tC recline 20 degrees further than the typical seatback angle. The seatbacks of the Toyota Avalon only recline 10 degrees past their usual position, which is less than some other vehicles. The distance between the front and rear wheels of the vehicle is being lengthened by automakers to accommodate this reclining, and in certain cases, the exhaust pipes are being rerouted underneath the vehicle to make additional space.