Automotive swivel seats were a feature, primarily available in certain Chrysler and General Motors (GM) vehicles from the late 1950s to the late 1970s, designed to ease passenger entry and exit. They were discontinued largely due to low consumer demand for the feature over cargo space and evolving safety standards.

Description and Function: The seats were typically front bucket seats mounted on a special track system that allowed them to turn towards the door opening, usually around 40-90 degrees.

Operation: In early Chrysler models, a lever released a latch, and a spring would help swing the seat out. Later GM versions were a simple manual operation. The seats were intended to remain locked in a forward-facing position while driving.

Purpose: The main goal was to improve ergonomics, making it easier for passengers to slide their legs in and out of the car, which was particularly marketed as a convenience for women wearing skirts.

Discontinuation and Revival Attempts: The feature was relatively short-lived in mainstream passenger cars.

Initial Discontinuation: The primary reasons for their initial disappearance included practicality issues (difficulty using them in tight parking spaces), cost to manufacture, and a general shift in consumer trends.

Revival in Minivans: Chrysler briefly reintroduced the concept with their "Swivel 'n Go" seating system in 2008 minivans (Town & Country and Grand Caravan), which allowed second-row seats to swivel 180 degrees to face the third row, often with a deployable table. However, this option was discontinued in 2011 because buyers preferred the popular "Stow 'n Go" system which offered a flat floor for maximum cargo space.