bench seat
noun
: a seat in a vehicle that extends the full width of the passenger section compare bucket seat
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The Deluxe-trim interior, with white bucket seats and a center console, is a class act in an era of slippery vinyl bench seats and rubber floor mats.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
In place of the single bench seat, there are now three-across bucket seats with a second row behind.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
The amount of individual seats ranges between six and seven, depending on the second-row configuration (captain's chairs cap capacity at the lower number, while a bench seat unlocks the higher one).
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 28 Mar. 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
Images of the interior show bench seats extended around the back and sides of the vehicle.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2024
Most significantly, the EV3 has a flip-up rear bench seat that would allow customers to make use of the flat load floor.
—Steven Ewing, Ars Technica, 12 Oct. 2023
Inside are two bench seats facing each other, suggesting that an autonomous shuttle service could be a possible future use case.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2024
Seating up to three people, the rounded fullness of the frame complements the deep bench seats and the oversize back pillows.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
In place of the single bench seat, there are now three-across bucket seats with a second row behind.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
The amount of individual seats ranges between six and seven, depending on the second-row configuration (captain's chairs cap capacity at the lower number, while a bench seat unlocks the higher one).
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 28 Mar. 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
Images of the interior show bench seats extended around the back and sides of the vehicle.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2024
Most significantly, the EV3 has a flip-up rear bench seat that would allow customers to make use of the flat load floor.
—Steven Ewing, Ars Technica, 12 Oct. 2023
Inside are two bench seats facing each other, suggesting that an autonomous shuttle service could be a possible future use case.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2024
Seating up to three people, the rounded fullness of the frame complements the deep bench seats and the oversize back pillows.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
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“Bench seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bench%20seat. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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