Posted on 6/29/2026 by Agent009
I love the Land Rover Defender for many reasons, with a current-gen Defender 90 solidly in my “Must Buy When I Have Extra Money” list. But one of the reasons I love it so much is because you can get it with a bench seat up front. This isn’t just cool; it’s also super practical because you can seat up to six people in a two-door truck. Legacy automakers like Chevy, Ford, and General Motors also offer models with front bench seats—but what about the new kids on the block?
As it turns out, they’re also on board with front-bench seats. REO Industries, the Texas startup promising to bring back the “affordable American truck,” plans to equip its boxy, gas-powered, body-on-frame model with a front bench. And likewise, in an even more niche segment, Smart is looking to equip its future #2 model with a bench. The logic is that it makes the cabin feel “more spacious” while offering more versatility for cargo or passengers.