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Swivel seats
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Seats that can rotate to face different directions
- seats
- upholstery
Sport Seats
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Seats designed for enhanced safety and comfort during driving
- seats
- safety
- comfort
Multi-adjustable seats
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
seats that can be adjusted in multiple ways for comfort
- seats
- comfort
Foam padding
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Material used for cushioning and comfort in seats
- upholstery
- seats
Walk-through
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bus model with individual front seats, allowing passage to the rear.
- bus
- seats
Easy Entry
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Feature for convenient access to rear seats in two-door models
- seats
- access
- convenience
Low-Back Seats
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
bucket-style seat with low backrest used in VW sedans
- seat
- sedan
Lumbar support
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
feature that provides support for the lower back
- seats
- comfort
Lap seat belt
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seat belt that crosses the lap
- safety
- seats
Valve seat
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The surface where a valve meets the cylinder head
- engine
- valve
Valve Springs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The springs that return the valves to their seats in an engine
- engine
- valve
Panelvan
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Basic Bus model without seats or windows in the rear compartment, often used for commercial purposes.
- bus
- model
- variant
Poly high back seat
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of seat with a high backrest, made of polyurethane foam
- seats
- upholstery
Three-point inertia-reel seat belt
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of seat belt that restrains occupants in their seats
- safety
- restraint
Kombi
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Generally accepted to mean a mid-range trim model of a Volkswagen Transporter . That is, not a utility/commercial truck, and yet not a Deluxe model with all the bells and whistles of luxury and convenience. usually, a Kombi has windows along the side, seats, and some side paneling. Kombis also had fibreboard overhead instead of a headliner.