Just bought an XC40 and the front seats definitely have a bar going across which causes discomfort. Did not notice it on the test drive, but when I was sitting in it after I had just bought it, and the salesman was talking me through the features for about 30 minutes I commented on it as it had just become apparent. His reply: ‘you’ve just been sitting in the same position too long!’ I have tried various adjustments but the problem remains. I suspect it has to do with the leg length extension. Not impressed.