What is it called when a truck has 6 seats?
A six-seat pickup is typically called a six-passenger truck, most often a crew cab (also called a double cab) configuration that can accommodate up to six people.
To understand what this means, it helps to know the common cab styles used in pickup trucks and how they affect seating. The number of seats depends on the front-seat arrangement (bench vs. bucket) and the rear-seat configuration. In modern pickups, six seats are most commonly found in a crew cab with a three-across rear bench and, on some models, a front bench seat that adds a third passenger in the front row.
Cab Configurations and Six-Seat Layouts
Before listing the typical setup, it’s useful to know which cab styles are offered and how they translate into seating capacity.
- Regular Cab — typically 2 seats (two front seats, no back seat).
- Extended Cab — typically 4-5 seats (two front seats plus a small rear area or bench that seats two to three).
- Crew Cab (also called Double Cab) — typically 5 seats (two front, three rear); some models offer a front bench to seat six in total.
In practice, a six-seat pickup almost always involves a Crew/Dual Cab with a rear bench for three and, on some models, a front bench seat to accommodate an extra passenger, bringing the total to six.
Marketing Terms and What to Look For
Automakers rarely label a model specifically as "six-seat." Instead they describe seating capacity in the brochure or on the window sticker, using phrases like "up to six passengers" or "5+2 seating" in certain markets. Buyers should verify the actual seat layout in the vehicle’s specifications or by inspecting the seats in person.
Front bench seat
Some trucks offer a front bench seat, which allows a third passenger in the front row. When paired with a three-across rear bench, this yields a six-passenger configuration. Most modern pickups, however, come with front bucket seats and five-seat layouts.
Three-across rear seat
A rear bench that seats three across is a key element for reaching six seats in a crew/double cab. If the front also has three seats (via a bench), the total becomes six; otherwise, the total typically remains five with bucket front seats.
Summary
In short, a six-seat pickup is usually a crew/cab model configured to seat six people, either through a front bench seat or a three-across front and rear arrangement. More often, buyers encounter a five-seat arrangement, with six seats available only on specific trims or optional configurations. Always check the exact seat layout in the vehicle’s official specifications before purchasing.
