This is slightly more of a car question, than a car seat question, but I am researching the mazda5 for my family of 4, and noticed that several members here have owned them or discussed them.
Would anyone like to talk me into/out of one, or give me some pros and cons from a car seat perspective that I can't get on the used car sites? I'd be hoping for a 2010 model or later to take advantage of the stability and traction control features. We currently have 2002 civic and 2002 corolla.
For consideration, I have a 4.5 yo in Frontier 85 and 2.33 yo RF in BLVD65 for their main seats. My oldest can buckle himself into his seat with no problems, just needs help to unbuckle. I would like the option of installing the FN in the 3rd row to allow us to transport a grandparent as needed in the 2nd row. I read the 3rd row is essentially only usable by children/teens or small adults, and not sure how that is defined. The mazda5 does have rear tethers I believe, but not latch.
And last question for now, is there any "trunk" space left when the 3rd row is in place? For a stroller, or kids' bikes?
thanks!
Would anyone like to talk me into/out of one, or give me some pros and cons from a car seat perspective that I can't get on the used car sites? I'd be hoping for a 2010 model or later to take advantage of the stability and traction control features. We currently have 2002 civic and 2002 corolla.
For consideration, I have a 4.5 yo in Frontier 85 and 2.33 yo RF in BLVD65 for their main seats. My oldest can buckle himself into his seat with no problems, just needs help to unbuckle. I would like the option of installing the FN in the 3rd row to allow us to transport a grandparent as needed in the 2nd row. I read the 3rd row is essentially only usable by children/teens or small adults, and not sure how that is defined. The mazda5 does have rear tethers I believe, but not latch.
And last question for now, is there any "trunk" space left when the 3rd row is in place? For a stroller, or kids' bikes?
thanks!