Front Bench Seat

[Bobert]

Including a front bench seat in the new scouts (even if it is only an option) seems like a great idea. It’s made additionally practical in the Scout by their flat floors (no transmission tunnel). Including one would bring total passengers up to 6, a sensible addition that might also serve to draw potential customers from larger and more expensive 3 row SUVs like the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Also, it’s just plain cool, and fits in perfectly with Scout’s message of a car that harkens back to an earlier time. The front seat could even be a fold down type, where it can turn into an armrest when not being used (it could snap into place, so it doesn’t fall down when someone is sitting there or get pushed up by accident). The seatbelt could be the type where it retracts into the ceiling, so it isn’t a nuisance when the seat isn’t up. Overall, I think a front bench seat is a really worthwhile addition to the new Scouts.

 

[Colt_44_magnum]

Including a front bench seat in the new scouts (even if it is only an option) seems like a great idea. It’s made additionally practical in the Scout by their flat floors (no transmission tunnel). Including one would bring total passengers up to 6, a sensible addition that might also serve to draw potential customers from larger and more expensive 3 row SUVs like the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Also, it’s just plain cool, and fits in perfectly with Scout’s message of a car that harkens back to an earlier time. The front seat could even be a fold down type, where it can turn into an armrest when not being used (it could snap into place, so it doesn’t fall down when someone is sitting there or get pushed up by accident). The seatbelt could be the type where it retracts into the ceiling, so it isn’t a nuisance when the seat isn’t up. Overall, I think a front bench seat is a really worthwhile addition to the new Scouts.

I know our 08 Silverado has one of the flip up seats that can also be an arm rest. They are pretty nice, though back then they didn't think about having a top that can close on the seat so every time you want to use it as a seat you have to clear out the little cubby or lose everything into the back seats lol. Folding center console would be cool, doubt they'll have something like that for these first ones but might be an interesting accessory or addition to the release model or later models.

 

[Wmcgregs]

I’d say definitely have the option for the integrated center console.

I never buy trucks without it, no need for 6 seats.

 

[rocklady76]

I’d say definitely have the option for the integrated center console.

I never buy trucks without it, no need for 6 seats.

Same here. I need the storage space way more than the seats. Also, from the pictures it appears they designed a truck with no cup holders, which would be a dealbreaker for me.

 

[Harris005]

Same here. I need the storage space way more than the seats. Also, from the pictures it appears they designed a truck with no cup holders, which would be a dealbreaker for me.

Luckily everyone will have the option of either. I like my Chevy where the console folds up if needed, but honestly I havent used that but maybe 3-4 times. Their console design to me looks way more useful for most days. Also, I did talk with the interior designer there and asked where the wireless chargers are located in the bench seat model. He showed me they are located in the middle, lower portion of the dash.

 

[TRONZ]

The “arm over the shoulders of your significant other” seat option is wonderful. Glad to see it.

 

[SF6gas]

" I need you here with me, not way over in a bucket seat"

Buckets and consoles serve a purpose. Just no lyrics about them.

 

[n8rs]

Personally, I hope they design the front bench seat to be comfortable no matter where your bum is placed, even over the seams where the bench will hopefully flip up for under seat storage and where the backrest folds down for some semblance of a center consol/arm rest.

 

[shnngns]

Same here. I need the storage space way more than the seats. Also, from the pictures it appears they designed a truck with no cup holders, which would be a dealbreaker for me.

It has been said that the bench seat option will fold down and have cup holders in it, the prototype at the reveal just didn't have that.

 

[Mousehunter]

I have to admit - saying it is for your dog was marketing genius. I had to take my dog to the groomer today - I felt guilty the whole trip as he struggled to find a comfortable position on the bucket seat (I would have never thought about it before the mention in the reveal) - generally either giving up and hanging his head down to the floorboard or trying to find a decent spot on the center console to lay it.

I remember the good old days, camping with my dog in the truck - driving with his head on my lap (abet always fearing he would raise it and hit the gear selector).