Too Funny I am trading in my 2007 XC90 and also getting a 2011 Limited Explorer. We have ordered our Explorer with the 2nd row buckets as well. They do fold flat (at least enough from my perspective) but the optional center console DOES NOT COME OUT. If you were to remove it you would have a exposed metal floor under the console as the carpeting is cut around the console. As a result, I decided not to go with the 2nd row console and save a$100 .