Question about Weber Spirit E-325S GBS (2024)

No, not retractable.

Definitely not. I was unpleasantly surprised. Thought they were always retractable. Here only possible with a welding torch and only once. At least that was the case in May 2022.
The Sear Zone is also a bit disappointing. It doesn't get that much hotter now because of an additional burner between burners 1 and 2. Compared to other barbecues with infrared/ ceramic burners, for example, it's only a gentle breeze here.