Mine came with a hard tonneau and I wouldn't get rid of it. I installed LED strip lights around the underside of the rim and they have been so useful.
ThebMOST useful has been the DeeZee tailgate assist. My 6 yr ld can open it by himself and climb up.
Also, I rigged a phone mount (RAM Pod I Locking Vehicle Mount... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZOW1U2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) To the frame of the seat so it moves with it and positions the phone right where my hand would be when resting on the console.
I despise sticking things to my dash or vents, and hate cheap plastic mounts that rattle.
Check out the RAM mount system. It's a modular kit, you buy only the pieces you need, and it's all very high grade metal parts.
They have rigid but flexible arms that you can bolt under the seat and thread up between the seat and center console, positioning however you like. Check it out:
RAM POD I Universal No-Drill(TM) Vehicle Laptop Mount with 18"" Rigid Aluminum Rod & Single Socket Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZOW1U2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_v2Xbvb141SBHW https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZOW1U2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_v2Xbvb141SBHW
It says laptop mount, but works for phones too. You just have to buy the phone head, and they make heads for many popular devices or a universal mount.
This is my plan for my mk7, but I don't know if there are any issues with install.