Why seats in even the newest electric Mercedes-Benz models are not healthy

Vessi’s expert opinion in HS July 28, 2026
https://www.hs.fi/visio/art-2000012141251.html

Although the article praised the seats of the new electric Mercedes, these traditionally designed seats still cause two different types of sitting-related ailments:

1. The backrest is almost straight and does not follow the natural curve of a healthy lordosis (approx. 50 mm deep). As a result, the joints of the lower back remain slightly open, which accelerates spinal degeneration. I have never seen anatomically optimal lower back support in any car.
2. The seat cushioning presses against the soft tissues of the pelvic opening between the sit bones in the pelvic floor. This creates a pressure field inside the pelvis, which impairs tissue circulation and, of course, leads to diseases in the pelvic organs of both men and women.

Consequently, the pelvic region is statistically the unhealthiest area of the body, plagued by numerous ailments, including various cancers. A extensive study on taxi drivers in Beijing—who sit for prolonged periods—revealed double the rate of prostate cancer compared to other men in Beijing, who also sit quite a lot on average. This issue has not been widely recognized, and nothing has been done to eliminate it in any car.

The developers of the divided, swinging saddle chair have successfully eliminated both posture and pelvic health risks.

For cars, a special accessory is available to be placed on top of the seat. It features a health-promoting slot that causes no discomfort, alongside physiologically sufficient support for the back. This accessory is the Salli Driver seat insert. With it, the lower back, pelvic floor, genitals, and internal pelvic circulation, as well as overall organ health, remain in good condition.

Although the research and crucial product development required to eliminate these ailments have already been conducted, car seat manufacturers unfortunately lack the humility and wisdom to adopt them. Users continue to pay for this mistake with their health.