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King cab vs Crew cab?

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Hi, newbie here. I'm currently shopping around for a 2020 Pro4x Crew cab, but found a brand new 2019 King cab that I should be able to get for a steal.

I like the longer bed that comes with the King cab, but I'm concerned that the rear jump seats may be too small for my occasional needs.

I don't normally use the back seats in my current car (Subaru Outback) as it is not our primary family vehicle, but it is nice to have the option of a back seat for when I have one or two of my kids in tow.

I never have adults riding with me, but I do have a teenage girls and a couple 5 yr. olds.

For those of you with the King cab, have you found it adequate/comfortable to have smaller children and/or teenagers ride in the jump seats?

Thanks!
my father used to drive a 2006 frontier king cab which is the same as the 2019 models. we used to find the back seats very uncomfortable tho as they are so low and try squish your legs between you and the front seats. although like you said, i also prefer the look and utility of a longer 6 foot bed of the king cabs. i drive a 2001 king cab because i’d prefer the utility of a longer bed than a bigger cabin.

the cabin of the king cab tho has good utility for storing luggage and groceries if needed. but when you also need to haul something big, the longer bed of the king cab will come in handy compared to a small short bed. but to be honest the king cab is a 2 seater only truck but the rear jump seats work for quick drives ( no longer than 30 min) but i have personally lasted longer than 2 hours and back home another 2 hours in my father king cab frontier back seats and im 5’6. i would never do it ever again tho. too uncomfortable.