Glossary / General

captain's chairs

21 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Captain's chairs are special seats in the middle of some SUVs that are like comfy chairs instead of a long bench. They make it easier to get to the back seats.

Technical Definition

Captain's chairs are individual seats in the second row of an SUV or minivan, providing more comfort and easier access to the third row compared to a traditional bench seat.

Hear It Discussed

"I mean, it's not for me, but I'm kind of all about it because seven people in this or maybe six captain's chairs or just the four people, but just tons of interior space in the back for your gear,..."
Debating Reliability, Since Age 13, Trains + Airplanes + Cars | Episode 1,044 Everyday Driver Car Debate 10:20

"Interior highlights, minivan roominess with second row captain's chairs. I would imagine that you could probably get a bench back there, but why?"
Why A 1959 BMW Isetta Still Stops Traffic In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 22:16

"It's a 2 plus 2 plus 3 layout with two big captain's chairs in the second row"
BRIEFLY: BMW, Tesla, Škoda & more | 02 Mar 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 03:53