Looking for a higher end SUV....

canmom · Nov 5, 2009

that has 3 sets of LATCH in the second row and that all three sets of LATCH are centred (as in no off centre LATCH). Thanks!

flutie128 · Nov 5, 2009

I don't really now cars and latch but that seems like a tall order.

TechnoGranola · Nov 5, 2009

I am going to give an opposite anwer, a vehicle that doesn't meet your criteria.

The 2nd generation MDX ('07+) has 3 sets of LATCH in the 2nd row but the centre position is offset to the driver's side. The reason being, so a restraint installed in the centre will still allow the passenger side seat to flip down for access to the 3rd row. The centre anchors do NOT overlap the driver's side anchors, so depending on the seats, 3 across is allowed and possible.

Might help you in making your "no" list at least.

TechnoGranola · Nov 5, 2009

Now that I think about, I agree this is going to be tough. Most SUVs that have a 3rd row and need access from the 2nd row, are likely going to have offset centre anchors. As well as any that have no 3rd row but a 60/40 split for longer cargo items.

So, I'm thinking you'd need to look for one with a 3rd row and without a 60/40 split.

canmom · Nov 5, 2009

Thanks for the replies... asking for a mom who has a 2 year old (working on getting him rfing again) and is expecting twins. They are buying a new vehicle anyway. They are looking at the MDX.. I will let you know how it goes.

aisraeltax · Nov 5, 2009

i would love a car that has 6 LATCH positions. man, i would almost trade my car for that!

Lys · Nov 5, 2009

New Honda Pilots have 4 sets of LATCH. All 3 seating positions in the 2nd row and 1 in the 3rd row. I'm not sure but I think they are centered in the 2nd row.

LISmama810 · Nov 5, 2009

lodonal65 said:
New Honda Pilots have 4 sets of LATCH. All 3 seating positions in the 2nd row and 1 in the 3rd row. I'm not sure but I think they are centered in the 2nd row.

I was going to suggest the Pilot, too. (MY 2009 and newer. Or is it 2008?) Anyway, I also don't know whether they're centered, but that second row is extremely wide, and it's very easy to get three across. (Using seatbelts, at least. I don't know how it works with LATCH.)

Melanie · Nov 6, 2009

lodonal65 said:
New Honda Pilots have 4 sets of LATCH. All 3 seating positions in the 2nd row and 1 in the 3rd row. I'm not sure but I think they are centered in the 2nd row.

I wonder if they are off center in the 2nd row. I know for sure the Ridgeline is off center a bit. And the Ridgeline is basically a Pilot with truck bed in place of the third row. fyi: the new body style started 2009. I do know for sure that all 3 seats in the second row can be used with LATCH at the same time. It was something I triple checked when looking at the Pilot.

aisraeltax · Nov 6, 2009

i think many SUVs now have 4 LATCH. my car only has 4 b/c there are only 2 seats in teh 2nd and 2 seats in the 3d row, but there is an optional 7th seat (that we didnt get of course).

TechnoGranola · Nov 6, 2009

Melanie said:
I wonder if they are off center in the 2nd row. I know for sure the Ridgeline is off center a bit. And the Ridgeline is basically a Pilot with truck bed in place of the third row. fyi: the new body style started 2009.

The '09 Pilot shares a platform with the 07+ MDX, I'm not sure they updated the Ridgeline to this platform? I think it might still be using the 08 and prior Pilot/06 and prior MDX platform.

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