Vehicle having scuff plate with step for rear row seat access

A vehicle comprising:

• a front row of seating;
• a middle row of seating rearward of the front row of seating;
• a rear row of seating rearward of the middle row of seating;
• a side access door located in a door opening positioned proximate to the middle row of seating, wherein the middle row of seating has a middle row seat that is moveable vehicle-forward to allow access to the rear row of seating via the door opening;
• and
• a scuff plate located proximate a lower edge of the door opening, the scuff plate comprising a front portion extending generally along an upper surface of the door opening and a rear portion extending rearward and inward proximate to a rear end of the middle row of seating and having a step pad providing a footpad top surface configured to support a foot of an occupant to access the rear row of seating.