vehicles for urban neighborhood that can fit three car seats across

ThyN

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We recently learned that baby #3 will be on the way in early 2016. We currently have two kids forward facing in 5 point harness boosters. Any thoughts on safe vehicles that sit three across? We'll be trading in our Honda Insight for something bigger. While we're open to mini-vans, we're trying to stay away from that size of a vehicle due to living in a congested Chicago neighborhood (without a parking spot). Used cars on our shopping list include the Subaru Tribeca, Toyota Venza and Ford Edge. Thanks in advance!
 
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jwilliams

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I would add the Mazda 5 to your shopping list! You might have to get a roof rack if you want to take the whole family on vacation with luggage, but it's pretty nice for car seats while being more of a car than a van.
 

rin2809

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I would add the Mazda 5 to your shopping list! You might have to get a roof rack if you want to take the whole family on vacation with luggage, but it's pretty nice for car seats while being more of a car than a van.

This was going to be my suggestion exactly. The footprint on the Mazda 5 is about the same as the Mazda 6 sedan. Not sure if you are familiar with the vehicle, but it actual has 3 rows with 2 seats each, so not a 3 across situation, but more like 2 in the middle and one in the back.

ETA: The newer version of the Subaru Outback might be worth checking out as well. It is a little bigger, but not horrible for city driving/parking. We easily fit 2 boosters and a FF harness seat in it with room to spare, or have fit the Harness booster with two adults easily.
 
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