MelodyoftheForest
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Yesterday we test-drove a 2019 Pacifica Hybrid and played with car seats in the one in the showroom. (It was cold outside!) I just wanted to record what I found in case it is helpful to someone. Installations tested in a hybrid model with "S" appearance package. Should be the same as 2017 and 2018 models as well.
Britax Pioneer: Installed successfully in harness mode w/seat belt in 2nd row captain's chair. Seat back was as upright as possible and head restraint had to be removed as it interfered with installation no matter how I adjusted it. Not compatible with 3rd row passenger seat. When this head restraint was up, it interfered with installation. Installed with seat belt with head restraint down (allowed per vehicle manual), but harness could not be adjusted or tightened due to pressure from folded head restraint behind the Pioneer.
Graco 4Ever: Installed successfully in recline position 6 (most upright) FF w/LATCH in 2nd row captain's chair. Seat back was as upright as possible and head restraint had to be removed as it interfered with installation no matter how I adjusted it. Tested high-back booster mode with V, 40" and 31 pounds. Seat belt retracted smoothly when V leaned forward and back, both when the belt was in proper position for use and in tallest possible position. Installed successfully in same manner in 3rd row passenger side. Head restraint interfered when it was up, but was compatible when folded down behind the 4Ever. I was able to adjust the headrest of the 4Ever with this installation, but there was no harness in the seat, so your mileage may vary. Booster mode test as described above was also successful in this position.
Evenflo Surefit: Installed successfully FF w/LATCH in 2nd row captain's chair. Seat back was as upright as possible and head restraint had to be removed as it interfered with installation no matter how I adjusted it. My husband also installed this seat (FF w/LATCH) in the vehicle we test drove (hybrid with regular seating). He installed it in a 2nd row captain's chair that was not fully upright but at a recline typical for use. He did not remove the head restraint, and it didn't appear to interfere. Installed successfully in 3rd row passenger side in same manner as above. Head restraint was up and did not interfere with installation.
Britax Pioneer: Installed successfully in harness mode w/seat belt in 2nd row captain's chair. Seat back was as upright as possible and head restraint had to be removed as it interfered with installation no matter how I adjusted it. Not compatible with 3rd row passenger seat. When this head restraint was up, it interfered with installation. Installed with seat belt with head restraint down (allowed per vehicle manual), but harness could not be adjusted or tightened due to pressure from folded head restraint behind the Pioneer.
Graco 4Ever: Installed successfully in recline position 6 (most upright) FF w/LATCH in 2nd row captain's chair. Seat back was as upright as possible and head restraint had to be removed as it interfered with installation no matter how I adjusted it. Tested high-back booster mode with V, 40" and 31 pounds. Seat belt retracted smoothly when V leaned forward and back, both when the belt was in proper position for use and in tallest possible position. Installed successfully in same manner in 3rd row passenger side. Head restraint interfered when it was up, but was compatible when folded down behind the 4Ever. I was able to adjust the headrest of the 4Ever with this installation, but there was no harness in the seat, so your mileage may vary. Booster mode test as described above was also successful in this position.
Evenflo Surefit: Installed successfully FF w/LATCH in 2nd row captain's chair. Seat back was as upright as possible and head restraint had to be removed as it interfered with installation no matter how I adjusted it. My husband also installed this seat (FF w/LATCH) in the vehicle we test drove (hybrid with regular seating). He installed it in a 2nd row captain's chair that was not fully upright but at a recline typical for use. He did not remove the head restraint, and it didn't appear to interfere. Installed successfully in 3rd row passenger side in same manner as above. Head restraint was up and did not interfere with installation.