Which for 3-across?

unityco · Jul 24, 2014

Any thoughts on which would work better? Toyota Matrix, Mazda 3 or Nissan Versa. I think the Nissan's the smallest (so the hardest?)

Mary_Ann · Jul 24, 2014

The Matrix has some kind of overlapping seatbelts. My bf has a 2009 and I still haven't found a 3 across that works. I haven't played with every seats, but it seems impossible to fit a Canadian booster in the mix.

HTH!

unityco · Jul 24, 2014

Mary_Ann said:
The Matrix has some kind of overlapping seatbelts. My bf has a 2009 and I still haven't found a 3 across that works. I haven't played with every seats, but it seems impossible to fit a Canadian booster in the mix. HTH!

Oh noes! Not the overlapping belts! >.< Thanks for the heads up!

Mary_Ann · Jul 24, 2014

I can take a pic tomorrow. Its not THAT bad, but it's a bit of a pain.

FWIW, I have a scion xB and we both love it way more than the Matrix. It's funnier to drive, roomier, safer, and the engine is more powerful. Obviously, you have to like the boxy look. The seatbelts dont overlap! Anyway, I love my car

DawgDad · Jul 24, 2014

What about a Mazda 5? Is that out of the question? I feel it's pretty close in size to the ones you listed out...

unityco · Jul 24, 2014

DawgDad said:
What about a Mazda 5? Is that out of the question? I feel it's pretty close in size to the ones you listed out...

The three I listed are what's currently available on the used market in our area.

SavsMom · Jul 25, 2014

I'd say Mazda3. I believe TechnoGranola has one.
I'd add the 2012 or newer Ford Focus to the list if there are any in your area. I have a 2014 hatchback and could do 3 across with the right seats.

aeormsby · Jul 25, 2014

We have a new Mazda3, not sure how different the backseats are (other than ours has a headrest in the center). The middle spot is super narrow for the seatbelt, but I bet a convertible on a (narrow) base would work there, and make it easier to buckle a booster next to it.

I don't remember what Techno has in hers, the only 3-across I've done in mine has been a Bubble bum center with Literiders outboard (no more harnessed seats or convertibles to play with at my house). I guess I did squeeze myself in the center between a Parkway SGL & a Literider when we were test driving it also, buckling wasn't easy but we fit.

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