VEHICLE HAVING SCUFF PLATE WITH STEP FOR REAR ROW SEAT ACCESS

A vehicle has a first row of seating, a second row of seating rearward of the first row of seating and a side access door located in a door opening positioned proximate to the first row of seating. the first row of seating has a first row seat that is moveable vehicle-forward to allow access to the second row of seating via the door opening. A scuff plate is located proximate a lower edge of the door opening. The scuff plate has a front portion extending generally along a lower surface of the door opening and a rear portion extending rearward and inward proximate to a rear end of the first row seat. A step pad provides a footpad top surface configured to support a foot of an occupant to access the second row of seating.