Car Blog

With automakers focusing on integrating as many features as possible in the center console area, the number of six passenger cars being manufactured has declined over the years. The front bench seating needed to accommodate three people has been exchanged for separate front seats with the gear shift and parking brake placed in-between.

But all is not lost. Though not as common as they once used to be, there are still a few full sized cars on the market with bench seating for that extra passenger. The Lincoln Town Car is, perhaps, the most well known of the bunch. A long favorite of older drivers, the Town Car has a movable center console that can be flipped up to provide more room.

One of Ford’s flagship cars, the Crown Victoria, also offers seating for six passengers. Since its inception in 1955, the Crown Victoria has been an American favorite. Its rugged construction and durability has caused it to become the number one choice for police and taxi fleets across the country.

As one of the last traditional full-size cars, the Mercury Grand Marquis still has the two armrests in the middle that can be adjusted to make space for a sixth person. It even has a foot rest where they can place their feet so that they are not interfering with the comfort of the driver or the other passenger.

And when it comes to deciding exactly who gets to sit in that middle front seat, drawing straws has always proved to be an effective decision making method for centuries.