Bench seating for front

[Doctors Do Little]

If I recall correctly from my childhood, we solved the seatbelt problem for the middle passenger back in 1965

1970 Chevy wagon…we bounced around in the back two seats like pinballs (and no AC!)

 

[cadblu]

This would probably require too much of a redo on design, because while shoulder belt and airbag might not technically be required ...

Here is a new combination seatbelt, shoulder harness, and head restraint system that I am thinking of implementing for the front passenger:

 

[Doctors Do Little]

Here is a new combination seatbelt, shoulder harness, and head restraint system that I am thinking of implementing for the front passenger:

You've got a terminal condition and won't last long, I fear?

 

[cruzer01]

Someone with more knowledge feel free to correct me, but I think bench seats went away due to safety regulations. So unlikely there would ever be an official part.

Hello,
My 2010 GMC Canyon same.as a Colorado has a split bench seat with a fold up arm rest center council in it. That would be a nice option.

 

[MadKemist]

I just did a quick search, and bench seats in trucks in specific models.
I’m torn on the bench seats, I love the retro vibe, but I also want the console for storage.

 

[atx_ev]

i do keep a gun in a console safe, but otherwise a console just collects clutter. I 100% want the bench seat. I have two kids and wouldnt be able to use the blank slate to pick them up from school. Since I rarely have to do it it isnt that big of a deal, but it would be nice.

 

[smack daddy]

I am sure you can go to the local junk yard or Amazon and find a seat that will work. I mean there is only a couple of seat manufacturers that provide all the seats. Most would probably use the factory bolt pattern if not nothing else you can drill and tap it youself

 

[Doctors Do Little]

I just did a quick search, and bench seats in trucks in specific models.
I’m torn on the bench seats, I love the retro vibe, but I also want the console for storage.

I would trade bigger door pockets and no console for a bench in a heartbeat. 2 little kids dropped off at school in a Slate without SUV pack would be awesome.

 

[smack daddy]

I have a family of three, and I would be delighted with a three-seat bench in the front. +1 from me

Let them sit on a tire in the bed of the truck like the good old days days

 

[Doctors Do Little]

Let them sit on a tire in the bed of the truck like the good old days days

I’m down with that (as a child of the 1970’s), but our local county revenue officers would frown on that option on their roads…

 

[NowThatsDamp]

No bench seat from Slate please. That would be too much scope creep with all the additional safety equipment and testing that would drive up cost.



Let the aftermarket handle it.

 

[Trace26]

No bench seat from Slate please. That would be too much scope creep with all the additional safety equipment and testing that would drive up cost.



Let the aftermarket handle it.

I see no reason it couldn't be an accessory and priced properly to cover development cost. Just like every other accessory.

 

[sodamo]

I see no reason it couldn't be an accessory and priced properly to cover development cost. Just like every other accessory.

Maybe a 3rd party opportunity

 

[KevinRS]

It's the safety testing that is the issue. Front seats have airbags built into them on modern cars, so for Slate to offer a bench front seat, they would have to design a whole new seat with airbags in it, and do all the required crash testing that involves those airbags with that configuration. How many would they have to sell to be able to bring the cost down to a "reasonable" price?
I know some are vocal about bench seats here, but the number who would want to spend any money on it are probably limited.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

It's the safety testing that is the issue. Front seats have airbags built into them on modern cars, so for Slate to offer a bench front seat, they would have to design a whole new seat with airbags in it, and do all the required crash testing that involves those airbags with that configuration. How many would they have to sell to be able to bring the cost down to a "reasonable" price?
I know some are vocal about bench seats here, but the number who would want to spend any money on it are probably limited.

Define "any money". For some, a bench might preclude the SUV set up....