After nearly 3 years of owning this vehicle, the gap between the 2nd and 3rd row when folded down still drives me nuts. I will be experimenting with a solution and will use this section to help document any progress that I have starting this week.

Cheers
-Adam

sounds like pool noodles will be your friend. This is one thing that gives me pause when looking at the Ascent. When the 3rd row is folded (for us this will be 99% of the time) there is no load stopper "wall" to keep things in the back, in the back.

With the 3rd row up, no problem as the 3rd row makes a cargo wall; but when folded, there is nothing separating the large flat area and the back of the 2d row whether it is the bench or the captains chairs.

This is why we are looking at the CX-70 or Passport or Atlas CrossSport. We want bigger than our CX-5, but don't necessarily need a 3rd row.

The Mrs. does not want an Outback.