Front Bench Seat closeup photos -- who's going to option it?

[cmiller]

if it folds down so I have an armrest and cup holder then it would be a nice option. If it doesn't fold down that is a missed opportunity

 

[mannyfreshSC]

This is what actually sold my wife on it. She LOVES to cuddle and enjoys the idea of it forming road trips.

 

[Noremac2007]

I would be in for a bench.. provided its a 40/20/40 split.. and has cup holders.. thats my largest complaint of the broncos lol. I moved to a bronco from a 5th gen Ram where I had no joke like 12 spots to put a cup in the cab.

 

[commadorebob]

15 years ago, 100%. Today, I actually prefer having bucket seats with the center console. Wife and I get enough physical contact without the need for a bench seat.

 

[zyglyrox]

Yeah, this sold me on it. And then my wife on it. I had a work RAM2500 with the fold down center and it ruled on longer trips.

 

[Bschurr]

While I like the IDEA of a front bench seat, the practicality for off-roading leaves a bit to be desired. A nice supportive bucket to ensure that you are planted and stable in the cockpit is important and a bench can’t provide that.

 

[Foobar]

I'm looking forward to the bench seat but I'm going to need a place for my beverage so I hope they think of an option that works, be it a fold down back with cup holders built into it, a cup holder that comes out of the dash, or something else that isn't obvious.

 

[mklcolvin]

Would be a good option if they can pull it off. From what I remember the cybertruck was originally planned to have a bench seat option but crash/airbag regs nixed it. Something about middle passenger hitting their head on the screen in a front end collision. Maybe there was more it though

Thought the same thing. Also, there's no head rest for the middle passenger - that might end up being a safety no-no.

 

[EazyT]

The SRA, Range Extender and ultimately front bench won me over. I hope it's available on the Traveler, it's not listed as an option on the site only the Terra shows it as a feature. Considering they are the same width and platform I hope the front bench isn't truck only. I have no need for the truck, have two 2500 Suburbans already Front bench seats are awesome for dogs and comfort, sometimes you just need to stretch out. They are also great for photography and animal spotting! It's very promising for a vehicle to have real world uses in mind.

 

[FL4Xe]

15 years ago, 100%. Today, I actually prefer having bucket seats with the center console. Wife and I get enough physical contact without the need for a bench seat.

It’s always nice to have the option though. Currently leaning towards the bench seat.

 

[Treebeard]

Curious how many members here plan to order front bench seating? I'm considering it myself though losing center console does lose some utility.

Lots of people have been asking for it for years on trucks but no manufacturer seems to want to offer it until now. Now that we have the option, I wonder what the take rate on it will be...

If you plan to get the front bench seat will it mostly be used to carry a passenger, dog or both?

Here's some good looks and description of the front bench seat - by TheDrive and TFL​

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There looks to be a lot of legroom up there for all three passengers. It helps that there’s no transmission tunnel running down the middle. Also, since it’s an EV, nobody has to worry about the awkward reach when it’s time to shift into second gear.​

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It’s hard to know since these are still concepts with production not starting until 2027, but I believe I spy a full split between each chair. They could be independently adjustable and on the show model that’s displayed above, there are power controls on the side of the seats.​

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Scout didn’t say but judging by the in-person photos, that middle chair folds down. If that’s the case, then it’ll surely pull double-duty as a cupholder when no one’s sitting there. You can have your sweetheart sitting right beside you or a Big Gulp. It’s a win-win either way.​

Looks like there's a storage drawer / tray with a handle underneath the middle bench seat also.

I would, I
Miss bench seats and dislike bucket seats because they are never wide enough and squish my hips.

 

[mattskr]

I haven't had a bench seat since the early 2000's. Count me in.

 

[TheVirtualTim]

It’s a nostalgic look … but unless you’re going to put a person there, it does not provide any other functional value.

I prefer the functional benefit I’ll get from the console.