Denali Ultimate with 2nd Row Bench

[DmaxDenaliXL]

I've been looking for an Ultimate, but require a 2nd row bench for our large family. It doesn't appear that it is an available option on the '23 Ultimate. Anyone know if this is correct? I assume it is based on this:

Model Information - Online Ordering Guide

 

[suterusu]

2nd row bench is not available on Denali Ultimate. This is most likely due to the custom leather interior on Ultimate and development costs for what would be a very low take rate.

 

[Wileybird03]

Have Had a Denali ultimate on order for exactly one year come sept 7th

 

[Stbentoak]

Ultimates have sliding consoles. Benches don't work with sliding consoles. This is the #1 reason.

 

[Danimalx87]

Have Had a Denali ultimate on order for exactly one year come sept 7th

The new Ultimate trim is different from the previous Ultimate package. It's most likely the leather for the Ultimate exclusive interior that's preventing a bench seat.

 

[Wileybird03]

The new Ultimate trim is different from the previous Ultimate package. It's most likely the leather for the Ultimate exclusive interior that's preventing a bench seat.

I have the new ultimate(23) on order( sept 7 2021) as my 22 denali ultimate package got converted to the new denali ultimate

 

[Wileybird03]

If it ever gets made ‍

 

[Polo08816]

Good to hear that the bench row is a possibility in the Denali (non Ultimate). My GF and I had a 2022 Ford Expedition Max Limited as a rental and we liked the 2nd row bench seats. It feels like it would be more useful than captains chairs.