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Our car had captain's chairs in the second row, which were somewhat lacking in under-thigh support but otherwise okay, although the second row isn't as spacious as some rivals—say, the Chevrolet Traverse, the Kia Telluride, or the Volkswagen Atlas.
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Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 1 Sep. 2023
Opt for the second-row captain's chairs and the total seating drops to seven.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 22 Aug. 2023
Three rows of seating can accommodate up to eight riders, but buyers can choose to swap the standard second-row bench seat for captain's chairs—a desirable feature in a family crossover—that reduce capacity to seven.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2023
The Infiniti has standard second-row captain's chairs that can be swapped for a three-seat bench.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 4 Aug. 2023
Along with a standard third row, its second-row bench can be swapped for a pair of captain's chairs.
—Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 21 July 2023
Those sitting in the second row are privy to another 10.3-inch touchscreen between the captain's chairs, and there's an optional rear-seat entertainment system with dual 10.1-inch touchscreens.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023
For a luxurious little joy ride, book one of the historic first-class cars, which includes Marian (the private-hire President's Car}; the Parlor Car, which has tables and sofas; or one of the two Lounge Cars, which are outfitted with velvet-upholstered captain's chairs.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2023
View Photos As in all mid-size SUVs, the Highlander's second-row captain's chairs are plenty roomy for adults, and buyers alternately can also choose a middle-row bench seat in four of the six trim levels.
—Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023
Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 1 Sep. 2023
Opt for the second-row captain's chairs and the total seating drops to seven.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 22 Aug. 2023
Three rows of seating can accommodate up to eight riders, but buyers can choose to swap the standard second-row bench seat for captain's chairs—a desirable feature in a family crossover—that reduce capacity to seven.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2023
The Infiniti has standard second-row captain's chairs that can be swapped for a three-seat bench.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 4 Aug. 2023
Along with a standard third row, its second-row bench can be swapped for a pair of captain's chairs.
—Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 21 July 2023
Those sitting in the second row are privy to another 10.3-inch touchscreen between the captain's chairs, and there's an optional rear-seat entertainment system with dual 10.1-inch touchscreens.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023
For a luxurious little joy ride, book one of the historic first-class cars, which includes Marian (the private-hire President's Car}; the Parlor Car, which has tables and sofas; or one of the two Lounge Cars, which are outfitted with velvet-upholstered captain's chairs.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2023
View Photos As in all mid-size SUVs, the Highlander's second-row captain's chairs are plenty roomy for adults, and buyers alternately can also choose a middle-row bench seat in four of the six trim levels.
—Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023
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