Yes, moving of the 2nd row is not as easy as a minivan. Also, my delivery specialist did not show me how to correctly move the second row to get into the 3rd. What he showed me was to fold the seat then slide forward. When you do this, the seat does not slide all the way forward so there is no space to step in (you would have to step on the folded seat to get in).
The correct way is to use the button on the seat (like the button on the 3rd row seats - located on the outboard shoulder). This folds the seat half way then the seat can be slid all the way forward leaving floor space to step into the 3rd row.
We are very happy with the 7 seat config. There is plenty of room in the 3rd row - even for me at 5’10”. Even sliding the 2nd row forward halfway gives both the 2nd and 3rd row passengers plenty of leg room. There is also plenty of headroom (something I was worried about).
That being said, my 8 and 5 year old kids can get themselves out of the 3rd row without difficulty. Now I just need to keep them away from the falcon wing doors when they open...
