I've lost hope for this, all I use the back seat for in my gladiator is a "trunk", haha. But she puts in plenty of work, I'm thoroughly impressed with mine, having gone into it expecting to be disappointed. It tows, hauls and handles just fine, most hate on it due to lack of research, and just wanting to hate Chrysler. It truly is the most bang for your buck in a mid size, like a swiss army knife. Though any midsize is way overpriced, these days.