....especially if you have stuff in your trunk. Having a ski passthrough and 60/40 folding seats would mean the frame for the seat back has to be really strong or the passthrough cover has to lock into the frame (not over). You don't see too many MFG's offering that on their cars.Honda started having the full fold down seats in the Accord Sedans since the 6th gen, I believe.. And like 07ACC4DREXL-V6 mentioned in his post above, it has something to do with adding structural rigidity to the car.Just be glad your seat actually folds down! Accord Hybrid, Subaru Legacy, 3rd gen Acura TL owners, etc have a fixed seat!