Bench Seat vs Standard
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I keep struggling. I’d really like a bench but I don’t always like people and heaven forbid I have to haul a lot of people and end up with someone smack next to me -Eeewwww!
I’ll have to wait to see both final versions before I make my final call because bench seats are awesome and after 25+ years of marriage I can pretend my wife might shimmy on over nice and close
I’m go back and forth but I think I’ve decided no bench. But I will probably change my mind a million more times.I keep struggling. I’d really like a bench but I don’t always like people and heaven forbid I have to haul a lot of people and end up with someone smack next to me -Eeewwww!
I’ll have to wait to see both final versions before I make my final call because bench seats are awesome and after 25+ years of marriage I can pretend my wife might shimmy on over nice and close
It will definitely depend on the final design. If the front bench has a useful fold down center section for when the 3rd seat is not needed, well then maybe.
My question is is it going to be divided so the sections can move and recline independently. For example we are driving to nationals Friday and it’s about a 5 hour drive. I would want to be able to recline a lot in the passenger seat. That’s why I’m thinking of not going bench seat.
Ya. If it is a standard old bench design with single recline. No thank you.
I keep struggling. I’d really like a bench but I don’t always like people and heaven forbid I have to haul a lot of people and end up with someone smack next to me -Eeewwww!
I’ll have to wait to see both final versions before I make my final call because bench seats are awesome and after 25+ years of marriage I can pretend my wife might shimmy on over nice and close
Back in 1982, we bought a 1983 Ford Ranger with a bench seat and four on the floor. My wife, would always “shimmy” over and sit next to me. I’m sure if the Traveler front bench works out and we decide to go with that option, even after 43 years of marriage, she’d still “shimmy” over to sit next to me. It’s one of the many pro ticks on the pro/con list.
I am definitely getting bucket seats with a center console. I have owned a pickup with the bench seat and fold down console (200x Dodge Ram Quad-cab) and I only tilted the console up to use the bench seat twice in 7 years of ownership. I prefer the bucket seats with a center console. It is not even about the extra storage for me, I prefer the comfort of a good bucket seat.
I am glad they are offering the option of a bench seat for the people that really want it. I know there are some people that prefer it, and not just for nostalgia's sake. For them I am sure it will be great. So kudos to Scout Motors for offer the bench seat as an option.
Exactly, I’ve been married more than 3 decades and have fond memories of my wife sitting right next to me in our ‘85 F250. I’m sure the designers will deliver a fold down center console within the seat design, but I would even take a bench seat without the modern convenience. Doesn’t anyone miss putting stuff on a bench seat for it to later roll all over and onto the floor or between the seat and passenger door at the first turn made… ha ha ha.I keep struggling. I’d really like a bench but I don’t always like people and heaven forbid I have to haul a lot of people and end up with someone smack next to me -Eeewwww!
I’ll have to wait to see both final versions before I make my final call because bench seats are awesome and after 25+ years of marriage I can pretend my wife might shimmy on over nice and close
I have fond memories of the front bench in my Ram from my teenage years.
Half the reason I put down a deposit was for a bench seat, because my wonderful wife has never experienced the joys of, uh, long road trips cuddling together…
EDIT: I’m lost, this isn’t the Traveler side of the forum. Still, bench seat for life (preferably with a driver/center/passenger split).
Half the reason I put down a deposit was for a bench seat, because my wonderful wife has never experienced the joys of, uh, long road trips cuddling together…
EDIT: I’m lost, this isn’t the Traveler side of the forum. Still, bench seat for life (preferably with a driver/center/passenger split).
Bench seats all the way! Especially as I'm sure the design team will integrate some form of fold-down center console 
I will say, that while I'm still on team "bench seat", if the bench seat was a plain/simple bench seat without a folding console/ability to independently change leg room for at least the driver and front right passenger, I'd likely be rethinking it.
And on modern vehicles, the 6th seat while still not "super amazing", I find the value add of the "emergency" seat is pretty high, while the "opportunity cost" (loss of utility/convenience from having a bench vs the captains chairs) relatively low.
We'll see how it is implemented though.
And on modern vehicles, the 6th seat while still not "super amazing", I find the value add of the "emergency" seat is pretty high, while the "opportunity cost" (loss of utility/convenience from having a bench vs the captains chairs) relatively low.
We'll see how it is implemented though.
I’m team bench seat. My current wife supports this for our drive-in movie nights and I imagine every former girlfriend is also voting “bench” in absentia.
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I have no choice on the bench since I have a tribe of 6, but I will still use the fold down console when it’s not at full occupancy.
If they try to add some sort of wireless charging to the fixed console, I hope they do it right.
So many auto manufacturers can’t seem to get it right. They are all slow, lack active cooling, and won’t work unless your phone is perfectly aligned and you take the case off.
Qi2 wireless charging would be really cool to see implemented by Scout. It’s basically MagSafe for both Android and iPhone. Several phone manufacturers have adopted it including Apple and Samsung. It offers up to 15 watts and would keep the device aligned and secure while it’s charging.
I see a lot of Rivian folks remove their factory ones and replace them with MagSafe versions people 3D print for them and it would be a big quality of life feature if Scout can do it right the first time.
If they try to add some sort of wireless charging to the fixed console, I hope they do it right.
So many auto manufacturers can’t seem to get it right. They are all slow, lack active cooling, and won’t work unless your phone is perfectly aligned and you take the case off.
Qi2 wireless charging would be really cool to see implemented by Scout. It’s basically MagSafe for both Android and iPhone. Several phone manufacturers have adopted it including Apple and Samsung. It offers up to 15 watts and would keep the device aligned and secure while it’s charging.
I see a lot of Rivian folks remove their factory ones and replace them with MagSafe versions people 3D print for them and it would be a big quality of life feature if Scout can do it right the first time.
With Qi2 adoption across so many brands this is the best choice. Definitely pays to do it right from the start.
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