An Extra-Large Rear-Facing Convertible Car Seat Fits, But Rear-Hinged Doors Not Ideal - 2014 BMW i3

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An Extra-Large Rear-Facing Convertible Car Seat Fits, But Rear-Hinged Doors Not Ideal - 2014 BMW i3 Long-Term Road Test

Although a compact rear-facing convertible car seat fits well in our 2014 BMW i3's backseat, an extra-large convertible car seat is a real squeeze in this EV.

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throwback

I think BMW clearly has no intention for this car to be used for carrying car seats. Rear hinged doors and rear facing car seats are always a bad combination.

agentorange

I think the huge bolsters on that oversize child seat are a bigger threat to your child's safety than anything else I have seen. If (God forbid) somebody wanted to bring their child in my car, that seat would be their instant ticket for a bus ride. You don't put stuff in my car that blocks my view.

diigii

There is nothing compact about that car seat.

eriches

agentorange said:

I think the huge bolsters on that oversize child seat are a bigger threat to your child's safety than anything else I have seen. If (God forbid) somebody wanted to bring their child in my car, that seat would be their instant ticket for a bus ride. You don't put stuff in my car that blocks my view.

Eh, that's OK, I prefer to do my own driving anyway. I'll just meet you at the restaurant.

eriches

throwback said:

I think BMW clearly has no intention for this car to be used for carrying car seats. Rear hinged doors and rear facing car seats are always a bad combination.

Perhaps not, but it's such a good setup for LATCH installs in this car. I complained about the suicide doors, yes, but installation of both of my car seats was super quick. So in spite of the inconvenience, I'll probably sign this car out several more times during our test.

fordson1

OMG that thing is almost as big as the regular adult seat it's attached to.

stillageek

When she's old enough for a front facing car seat it's a breeze. My 4 year old climbs into the seat just fine and, with the seats in the I3 much higher than the average sedan, buckling her in is a breeze.