There were some other giveaways about the street gasser, and the rollbar was another that caught your attention. "It has a rollbar, it must be fast." Or so the logic went. Throw in the "radio delete" ...
The benefits of shedding that rear interior are many. It'll be lighter. An EG's back seats, carpeting and spare tire cover weigh almost 37 pounds, which means you'll go faster. It can look better too.
While not new, the current-generation Chevrolet Colorado offers a practical rear seat delete on certain models that increases the storage space in the cabin, giving users more room for tools, luggage, ...