There have been a few threads recently asking about new Britax products. Attached is some information Britax was kind enough to send. Below is all the information I have, and Britax has posted additional details on their website. I do not have any other information on pricing, shipping dates or on when retailers will have product on shelves. Please be patient, as Britax customer service will not be able to answer any questions on pricing, shipping or availability until after they have posted these details on their website sometime in May. Please monitor their website for new press releases and details, it can be found at http://www.britaxusa.com .
New Infant with Base- "Knap-SI" model (pronounced like napsie). The SI is for Side Impact. 4 to 22 lbs.
Evolved from the never-released "Companion." Includes a specially designed headrest optimized for enhanced side impact protection using the ISO dynamic test method. Special energy absorbing elements inside the shell. Headrest lined with EPS and comfort foam is manually adjustable to 4 heights, 3 traditional plus 1 lower for low birth weight babies... Harness shoulder belt height adjusts with headrest. 2 crotch strap positions. Base has flexible LATCH and mini-connectors plus built-in lock-off for LATCH belt or lap belt; anti-rebound bar, dial for base angle adjustment. Shell, handle, base colors are light grey. Handle has 3 locked positions: up, back, down for non-rocking. Canopy pivots front-rear. Production date not yet final. Will be offered initially in 2 fabrics. Travel system will be the "Knap-SI Buggy." MSRP to be announced when production begins.
New Wizard convertible 5 to 65 lbs.
Evolved from Marathon plus a stepless adjustable headrest with enhanced side impact protection, includes EPS and comfort foams. Certain fabrics will include mesh for visibility ports through the headrest. Approx. 1.5 inches more shoulder width room than Marathon. In max. up position the headrest extends above the shell approx. 2.5 inches higher than the Marathon for taller children. Will be offered in 6 fabrics phased-in. Initial production begins in May.
New Bodyguard booster 40 to 100 lbs.
Evolved from Britax-Roemer "Kid" booster plus new features for the USA: Built-in lock-offs in base with mating surface design links the booster to the vehicle via the seat belts to eliminate crash inertia loading concerns; optional pre-wired headphones with jack in base storage compartment; width adjustable approx. 1 inch wider than Starriser; certain fabrics will include mesh for visibility ports through headrest . Max. height base to top of headrest is 30 inches. 11 height adjustment positions. Belt loop guides can be opened and locked closed to avoid shoulder belt coming out. Shoulder belt slides freely through guide. Backrest has fold-out angle support to provide slight reclined position. Extra comfort foam in base. Perma-book instructions in base. Will be offered in 7 fabrics phased-in beginning with new Denim, Fiesta, and a new gray Windowpane. Wt. less than 13 lbs. MSRP $109 to 129 depending on fabric. Initial production begins in May.
New Fabrics
New Roundabout fabrics Popsicle, Elephants.
New Marathon fabrics: Faux Paws, Foofy, New Denim, Freedom, Mauv-e-lous.
Popsicle cover is soft pink sides with multi-color soft pastel squares inside (poly-cotton); Faux Paws is Fido pattern in sandstone color (microfiber); Foofy is small pink flowers on sides with a ruffle and new denim inside (poly-cotton); Freedom is Stars and Stripes red/white/blue (poly-cotton) on a white shell with navy harness; Mauvelous is soft mauve color (crushed velour); Fiesta is medium size panels of bright blue, red, yellow (poly-cotton). Others are not easy to describe. Pictures with new fabrics will be on the website phased-in.
Other comments on upcoming products:
Based on latest data, the Bodyguard should accommodate children up to 100 lbs. and 60 inches tall. The Starriser-Comfy had been conservatively rated for up to 53 inches at 80 lbs. Overall the bodyguard is only 1 inch taller than the Starriser-Comfy. The ratings anomaly is due to changes in anthropomorphic data over the years, e.g. children become heavier more quickly, plus the belt guide is higher on the Bodyguard.
I hope that answers some of the questions that have been posted. If I receive any more information, I will post it as soon as possible. Until then, all I know is what is printed above.
New Infant with Base- "Knap-SI" model (pronounced like napsie). The SI is for Side Impact. 4 to 22 lbs.
Evolved from the never-released "Companion." Includes a specially designed headrest optimized for enhanced side impact protection using the ISO dynamic test method. Special energy absorbing elements inside the shell. Headrest lined with EPS and comfort foam is manually adjustable to 4 heights, 3 traditional plus 1 lower for low birth weight babies... Harness shoulder belt height adjusts with headrest. 2 crotch strap positions. Base has flexible LATCH and mini-connectors plus built-in lock-off for LATCH belt or lap belt; anti-rebound bar, dial for base angle adjustment. Shell, handle, base colors are light grey. Handle has 3 locked positions: up, back, down for non-rocking. Canopy pivots front-rear. Production date not yet final. Will be offered initially in 2 fabrics. Travel system will be the "Knap-SI Buggy." MSRP to be announced when production begins.
New Wizard convertible 5 to 65 lbs.
Evolved from Marathon plus a stepless adjustable headrest with enhanced side impact protection, includes EPS and comfort foams. Certain fabrics will include mesh for visibility ports through the headrest. Approx. 1.5 inches more shoulder width room than Marathon. In max. up position the headrest extends above the shell approx. 2.5 inches higher than the Marathon for taller children. Will be offered in 6 fabrics phased-in. Initial production begins in May.
New Bodyguard booster 40 to 100 lbs.
Evolved from Britax-Roemer "Kid" booster plus new features for the USA: Built-in lock-offs in base with mating surface design links the booster to the vehicle via the seat belts to eliminate crash inertia loading concerns; optional pre-wired headphones with jack in base storage compartment; width adjustable approx. 1 inch wider than Starriser; certain fabrics will include mesh for visibility ports through headrest . Max. height base to top of headrest is 30 inches. 11 height adjustment positions. Belt loop guides can be opened and locked closed to avoid shoulder belt coming out. Shoulder belt slides freely through guide. Backrest has fold-out angle support to provide slight reclined position. Extra comfort foam in base. Perma-book instructions in base. Will be offered in 7 fabrics phased-in beginning with new Denim, Fiesta, and a new gray Windowpane. Wt. less than 13 lbs. MSRP $109 to 129 depending on fabric. Initial production begins in May.
New Fabrics
New Roundabout fabrics Popsicle, Elephants.
New Marathon fabrics: Faux Paws, Foofy, New Denim, Freedom, Mauv-e-lous.
Popsicle cover is soft pink sides with multi-color soft pastel squares inside (poly-cotton); Faux Paws is Fido pattern in sandstone color (microfiber); Foofy is small pink flowers on sides with a ruffle and new denim inside (poly-cotton); Freedom is Stars and Stripes red/white/blue (poly-cotton) on a white shell with navy harness; Mauvelous is soft mauve color (crushed velour); Fiesta is medium size panels of bright blue, red, yellow (poly-cotton). Others are not easy to describe. Pictures with new fabrics will be on the website phased-in.
Other comments on upcoming products:
Based on latest data, the Bodyguard should accommodate children up to 100 lbs. and 60 inches tall. The Starriser-Comfy had been conservatively rated for up to 53 inches at 80 lbs. Overall the bodyguard is only 1 inch taller than the Starriser-Comfy. The ratings anomaly is due to changes in anthropomorphic data over the years, e.g. children become heavier more quickly, plus the belt guide is higher on the Bodyguard.
I hope that answers some of the questions that have been posted. If I receive any more information, I will post it as soon as possible. Until then, all I know is what is printed above.
