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METHODOLOGY AND REMARKS
We install child seats as recommended by manufacturers of restraint systems and cars. The cradle of group 0+ is positioned against the movement, and the seat for older children (in the test the representative of group I) is facing forward. At the same time, we evaluate how convenient it is to install seats in the car: is there a spacious interior, is the door wide open, is there a large doorway, is there a high threshold. We find out if there are any difficulties in fixing the holding devices - is there enough belt, is it easy to snap it into the lock, is it convenient to use the “isofix”.
Inscriptions and pictograms on the seats are informed about the presence of Isofix mounts in the car
Inscriptions and pictograms on the seats are informed about the presence of Isofix mounts in the car. Inscriptions and pictograms on the seats are informed about the presence of Isofix mounts in the car.
We check whether the manufacturers have provided a passenger airbag switch. In addition, the car receives additional points for fixing “Isofix” and “Top Tether” (Top Tether). Especially welcome if not only the rear but also the front seats are equipped with them. By the sum of the points awarded, we award cars a place.
Installing a child seat in the front seat of the car is only permitted with the airbag deactivated. The switch is usually located on the dashboard. Deprived of this opportunity, they accustom the baby to the back seat or, for example, de-energize the pillow by removing the connector
Installing a child seat in the front seat of the car is only permitted with the airbag deactivated. The switch is usually located on the dashboard. Deprived of this opportunity, they accustom the baby to the back seat or, for example, de-energize the pillow by removing the connector. Installing a child seat in the front seat of the car is only permitted with the airbag deactivated. The switch is usually located on the dashboard. Deprived of this opportunity, they accustom the baby to the back seat or, for example, de-energize the pillow by removing the connector.
Nearly half of the cars from our fleet have a front passenger airbag that cannot be switched off, which means that you cannot place a chair with a child here. Nevertheless, in all the cars we “measured” the front part and the back with child seats. So we equalize the chances of the participants - for a non-disconnected airbag, cars will receive only a penalty point. Surely, after all, there are motorists who can turn off the pillow in one way or another - they will have our information by the way.
ADDITION
Option for mounting on the front seat "Peugeot-308"
Mount option on the front seat of the Peugeot 308 Mount option on the front seat of the Peugeot 308
The mounting system “top teaser” fixes the upper part of the child seat with an additional belt, fastened to the eye in the trunk or on the back of the seat. It serves as an addition to the “isofix” and prevents the chair from turning over upon impact.
Option mounting in the back seat of the Lada Grant
Option mounting in the back seat of the Lada Grant. Option mounting in the back seat of the Lada Grant.
WHERE IT IS BETTER TO PLANT A CHILD
The rules of the road (paragraph 22.9) do not prohibit the transport of children in the front seat. One condition - the child must be seated in a child seat. However, remember that the risk of injury in an accident is higher for those seated in front. And the safest, according to statistics, places are in the back seat, in the middle or behind the driver. Therefore, unnecessarily do not put the children forward. By the way, not everywhere the rules for transporting children are as liberal as in Russia. In Germany, children under 12 years of age are forbidden to transport in front, and in Israel, indulgence is made only for babies in cradles. Therefore, going with your family on a trip, find out what the rules of your chosen country prescribe.
IN PLACES
15th place "Mazda BT-50"
8 points
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The pickup was the most unsuitable for transporting children, which, however, is expected. Due to the high seats, the child seat is inconvenient to install either forward or backward. The doorways are narrow, especially the rear: only 450 mm. Moreover, this car is one of the closest in the editorial park. Even if the front passenger of medium height comes close to the dashboard, the child sitting behind in the direction of travel has only 230 mm in his legs.
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The cradle breaks, but with difficulty. In addition, the belts are short, there are no “isofixes”, the pillow does not turn off.
14th place "Lada Priora"
9 points
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Due to the small length of the belt, it is impossible to install a cradle in the Prior passenger seat. The passenger pillow does not turn off, but this can not serve as an excuse, because AvtoVAZ produces modifications without it. There is enough space in front. True, the seat does not move far, which complicates the installation of the chair. It is difficult to fasten the cradle on the second-row seat: the belt is stretched like a string. And the distance between the first and second rows is no more than in a pickup truck.
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To open child seats in the back seat is prevented by a wide swinging door.
13th place "Lifan-Solano"
11 points
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The "Chinese" also does not have enough belt length to install the cradle in the front seat. Well, we won’t, as there is no pillow switch here. However, the manufacturer forgot to stick a warning sign about this. He did not bother with "isofixes." But it’s convenient to install child seats on the Lifana back sofa: the doorways are large and the thresholds are narrow.
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Only a modest distance between the front and rear seats spoiled the assessment.
12-10 place “Ford Focus”
13 points
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The doorways are quite large. However, when installing the chair in the front seat, you come across a massive dashboard, and from behind you beat against the upper corner, which is slanted like most sedans. Passenger airbag does not turn off.
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The Focus belt is one of the champions of our fleet along the length of the front belt; at the back, the belt has to be pulled to the limit to secure the cradle. It is possible that more bulky models of armchairs can only be fixed with an “isofix”.
12–10 place of “Lada Grant”
13 points
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The fresh model is adapted for transporting children no worse than many foreign cars. The distance between the seats is bearable, the doorways are wide. Unless you have to go around the rear pillar when you bring the first group of children seats on the second row.
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There are enough back-to-back straps - the cradle can be fastened in front only with the seat pushed back all the way. But from behind, a pleasant surprise will be not only the Isofix mounts, but also the additional “top teaser”.
12-10 place "Lancer"
13 points
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To establish seats in "Mitsubishi" interfere with low doorways and wide thresholds. A massive dashboard that takes precious millimeters of space adds to the front. True, judging by the lack of a passenger airbag switch, the manufacturer is against transporting children next to the driver. In addition, the rear is convenient "isofix" - you get to the locks the first time.
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With an alternative belt fastening, there will also be no problems - any chair can be encircled with a strap.
9–6 places “Polo Sedan”
14 points
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The back seat of the Volkswagen is slightly shifted back relative to the opening - the child seat has to be carried on outstretched arms, and here in addition the threshold is wide. The brackets of the “isofix” are recessed quite deeply - you will be tormented before you cling to them with locks.
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It’s easier to put the seat on the first row, but, sorry, the front passenger pillow cannot be turned off. By the way, there is such a function in German-made hatchbacks, albeit in the list of additional options, but they apparently saved on the Russian sedan.
9–6 places of the Chevrolet Aveo
14 points
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In any case, you will have to seat the child back: there is no passenger air switch in any Russian configuration. Rear seat installation is even more convenient than the front, and this is a rather rare situation. At the back and the opening above, and the seat is located closer to the door - even a heavy armchair with an “isofix” is so easy to hoist.
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The freedom in the legs of a child sitting in the direction of travel is greater than in other editorial classmates: the distance to the back of the front seat is 330 mm.
9-6 places “Hyundai Solaris”
14 points
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The openings in the front and back are large and comfortable in shape. Even wide thresholds do not interfere with the highest score. Although one snag unexpectedly arose. The seat belt locks on the seats of the second row are deeply recessed between the pillow and the back. Luring them out of there, bending over a bulky child seat, is no easy task.
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And the space between the rows could be larger. Therefore, for installation on the “gallery” one point was withdrawn, despite the fact that the “isofix” is excellent - the locks and brackets became strong friends at the first meeting.
9-6 places "Peugeot 308"
14 points
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"Frenchman" is perhaps the richest in basic equipment that enhances child safety. Judge for yourself: the pillow is deactivable, the “isofixes” are not only in the back, but also in the front seat, and in addition to them are the “top teaser” mounts, which allow you to fix the upper part of the chair. Were it not for such a set, it is unlikely that the 308th would rise so high in our ranking.
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Due to low openings and developed thresholds, it is inconvenient to install seats. The front belt is short, and the rear is cramped. I tried to use the "isofix" - and could not install the chair without additional guides.
5th-3rd place "Citroen-C5"
15 points
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Like the Peugeot concern relative, Citroën got such a high place thanks to the rich arsenal of child safety equipment. Isofix mounts front and rear, there is a “top teaser” for additional fixation, the front passenger airbag is turned off.
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Forward to bring in and fasten a chair interfere with doorways pressing up from above and a huge dashboard. Behind the “gate” is not only low, but also quite narrow for a middle-class car. And the legs are cramped. Such a distance to the back of the front seats is more suitable for a car with a class lower.
5–3 places “Renault-Duster”
15 points
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Install the seats on the front and rear seats are interfered with by the high floor and door sills. To fasten your seats, it is better to take a step on the mat, otherwise you will stain your trousers. The length of the belts is enough with a large margin, the “isofix” (only at the back) works clearly, the pillow is turned off by a convenient switch, clear instructions will not let you get confused.
29th
The distance between the seats is enough for a comfortable fit for children and adults.
5–3 Ford Mondeo seats
15 points
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The Mondeo is more spacious than the Citroen, both by eye and by measurement. For example, in the back seat, the legs are 80 mm larger than in the C5. And the shape of the doorways is more convenient for installing a chair and sitting a child. Using "isofix" is one pleasure - you blindly get to where you should.
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True, in comparison with the “Frenchman” there are more restrictions: the pillow does not turn off, the “isofixes” are only in the back seat, the “top teaser” is not provided either in the first row or in the second.
2nd place "Skoda Superb"
16 points
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As much space as in Superba, not all executive cars can provide. Between the rows is almost half a meter - not every adult will reach with his feet to the back of the chair in front of him, and even a child is even more so. And the length of the straps is appropriate, enough to fix any child seat.
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And if you intend to install it on the seat of the first row, do not forget to pay a couple of thousand rubles for the pillow switch when ordering a car.
1st place "Renault Sandero"
17 points
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It was the pillow switch in the basic configuration, and not in the list of options, that helped Sandero to get around Superb and become the leader of the test. Of course, there is not much space in Renault, but it is enough for comfortable installation and operation of restraint devices.
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Unless the lack of an “isofix” in the front seat prevented Sandero from gaining the maximum number of points.
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By the way, the same can be said about his two relatives with different bodies. Slight differences only in the back, or rather, in the form of openings (the distance between the rows is the same for everyone). The easiest way to bring a chair in the "Largus": the opening is almost rectangular. A little more complicated - in the "Logan". But still, both models deserve the highest rating.
ATTENTION ACTION
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This year, GM holds the All-Russian action "Little Big Passenger", dedicated to child safety. Publishing house “Behind the wheel” and “Komsomolskaya Pravda” are its information sponsors. This test is proof of this. In addition to us, the project includes the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), the Russian Red Cross, a charitable organization, and the manufacturer and developer of Römer child seats.
