Seating is a very significant part in a luxury SUV. For lesser passengers in a luxury SUV, the captain chair seating style is quite common. This article throws light on few SUVs with captain’s chairs…
Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are a good example of style, off-road driving, and comfort. For those whose main requirements from their automobile are power and interior space with luxury features, luxury SUVs are most appropriate. Seating is an important aspect to be thought of while choosing a luxury SUV. Nowadays, captain’s chairs are being majorly used, owing to luxury and comfort of passengers in the second row. Captain’s chairs, sometimes known as bucket seats, are individual seats which render their own comfort and feel to passengers. They are usually arranged at the sides, with the middle space kept empty or holding a removable center console. The main advantage of captain’s chairs in the second row is that entry to the third row becomes convenient.
Best SUVs with Captain’s Chair Seating
Ford Expedition
Ford is reputed in the auto industry to produce spacious and luxurious third-row seating vehicles. You can avail captain’s chairs in models such as King Ranch EL, King Ranch, Limited, Limited EL, XLT EL, and XLT. However, note that this would add up about an additional $5,000 to the overall package. You don’t get the option of bucket seats in any of the XL variants. The XLT variant starts at a price of about $39,000.
Chevrolet Traverse
The Transverse from Chevrolet is an affordable option for those looking forward to buy a comfortable SUV. Bucket seats on the second row are available as an upgrade on the 1LT FWD variant. Note that 2LT FWD and LTZ FWD trim variants do have this facility as a standard in the package. The 1LT FWD variant is available for a base price of $32,000 approximately.
Lincoln Navigator
Lincoln is also another brand that is known from its high-class luxury. The 2011 Navigator is a luxury SUV with 3rd row seating which is offered in two models, viz. Navigator and Navigator L. On both trim packages, customers have a choice of availing heated bucket seats with or without a center console. A good offer potential customers will like is that the bucket seats are available at no cost at all. The base Navigator is priced at about $59,000, which some customers might think to be a high price.
Nissan Armada
The company offers Nissan Armada with the useful ‘Second-row Captain’s Chairs Package’ as a luxury upgrade. Note that this package is exclusively available on the Platinum variant for about $450. You also get a removable center console for additional convenience to the second row. You will have to spend about $53,000 for buying the Platinum model with bucket seats.
Buick Enclave
The Buick Enclave is probably the most ideal option to consider if you want a luxury SUV for long, tiring drives. There are three models available in the 2011 Enclave, namely CX, CXL-1, and CXL-2; out of which captain’s chairs in the second row are a standard for all. These seats can be folded and shifted a bit in front to render passage to the third row. The base CX model is priced at about $36,000 at present.
Cadillac Escalade
This SUV is believed to be rich in luxury and safety. Be it any model of the Escalade, you will be able to enjoy utmost comfort of its rear bucket seats in the second row. The base variant is the ‘6.2L V8 (RWD)’ which can be bought at about $63,500. Along with the luxury features, its 403-hp engine contributes to a good amount of power. At this high cost, it can prove to be a turn-off to some of the prospective luxury SUV buyers.
All the above mentioned SUVs with captain’s chairs in 2nd row are 2011 models. Bear in mind that the specs and features may differ in the 2010 generations. Captain’s chairs certainly contribute to the comfort and increased room in the vehicle interior. Remember that these kinds of separate seats usually come with a luxury trim upgrade in the standard package, which leads to a bit of a price increase.