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Bench seat

Fiat 600 Multipla with bench seat
1967 AMC Ambassador with a reclining front bench seat offering room and seat belts for three adults

A bench seat is a full width continuous pad forming the front seat of automobiles. The second row of seating in most sedans is usually a bench. The third row of most SUVs and minivans, which may be forward-facing or rear-facing, is also a bench seat.