Cardinal56

My wife and I just had a baby boy and we are looking to have more. I didn't realize how much I need to have captains chairs until now. I know this comes as an option upon ordering, but any idea of how much this will cost to switch out? Where is the best and most affordable place to do this in the Chicago area? Any type of help would be greatly appreciated!

*I have black MB tex

cadetdrivr

Actually, it does not.

The only difference for 2nd row seating is optional power folding. (Even with the option the seats must still be manually returned upright.)

Cardinal56

It's code 282 - center armrest pass through.

I remember seeing this when I ordered my GL, so I know it's doable.

fabbrisd1

Let me clarify - Center Arm rest pass Through - is a small plastic "hatch" in the 2nd row armrest cubby that can be unlocked to allow object pass-through - it is not Captain's Chairs.

Captain's Chairs up thru MY2016 are not available in the GL - for the "refreshed" MY2017 there is a engineering discussion if Captain's Chairs (Mercedes engineered to pass Federal crash tests) "might" become available MY17 and after...

vdubpower

a newborn can fit thru the pass thru

Cardinal56

Thanks everyone! Looks like I'm gonna have to just make due until MY17😉. More of a reason to not get any flack from the wife for trading up! Lol

Mike450

I've seen some ugly babies with reallly big heads, dunno.

Axxlrod

The only SUVs that I am aware of that have 2nd row captain chairs are the Yukon/Tahoe/Escalade.

We had them in our Escalade and it really helped access to the 3rd row.

Mike450

Anymore than two kids and the captains chair becomes an issue.

The third kid means you then must always use the third row and that really limits your cargo holding ability.
Yukon/Denali/escalade was even worse as their 3rd row isn't suitable for anyone over 10. The XL version was like driving a school bus.

Something to keep in mind if 3 kids is in the futre and this is a long term vehicle purchase.

fabbrisd1

Please note - I can't "promise" Captain's Chairs for MY2017 - the back story - I was on a walking in-motion meeting in Vance - in a small select posse accompanying Steve C**** - and Captain's Chairs happen to come up - and amazingly Steve picked that up and said "when an it be done" - and the German engineering team committed to MY17 - the engineers might figure a way to squeeze out of it regulatory wise - but it's definitely on the working-because-it's-committed table

BenzEnvy

The new Honda Pilot has captains chairs. Another consideration if it's a must have. But I'd settle for a GL with a second row bench. ;-)