Axkid Minikid 4 Max installed in a VW ID.Buzz with airbag off. We often receive questions regarding rear facing seats in these type of "work vehicles" and there are basically three challenges. Doesn`t really matter if it`s an ID.Buzz, Ford Transit, Fiat Ducato, VW Transport, etc.

Number one is view in right side mirror which usually is poor. Number two is where to attach tether straps. And number three is selecting the proper rear facing seat

We would like to move front seat, the two person "sofa", far forward to make car seat lean against dashboard but this is not possible. In this Buzz seat is far from dashboard but view in right side mirror is still awesome. Very unusual!

Tether straps are threaded through the small space under our "sofa" and attached to solid steel bars under the seat. Cushion of "sofa" can be opened and a few minutes are required to properly place tethers.

Selection of seat is important. Not only Plus Test but view in right side mirror and ease of installation. Remember that Axkid Minikid 3/4/Movekid/Core/4 Pro/4 Max and Klippan Opti 129 ALWAYS are best in front seat regardless of vehicle. Today we try Minikid 4 and Core where view in mirror was better with Minikid 4.

Popular seats such as BeSafe Stretch, Britax Max-Way/Max-Way Plus/Max-Safe Pro/Safe-Way M, and Axkid Minikid 1/2 are usually poor options with no view in right side mirror.

Minikid 4 Max has the self-locking tether straps and one simple clamp in middle of the seat to fix seat belt. Installation requires max. one minute.

Lower straps stick out under the "sofa", are not in the way and left in place when seat is removed. As a summary, this is a fantastic solution for transporting a rear facing child for MANY years in an awesome Plustested seat.

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Axkid ONE 2 in a VW Sharan. Great family car with three "real" seats with Isofix.

Leg space with ONE 2 is massive and unheard of with rear facing seats installed using Isofix. Spoiling this 5.5-year old?;-) Lots of leg space for a rear facing child using Isofix is like seeing Bigfoot and Loch Ness the same day. Unless you have a ONE/ONE 2/ONE 3.

How many rear facing seats in the world installed with Isofix offer good leg space (except ONE/ONE 2/ONE 3?). The answer is zero. Null. Zilch. None. Ninguna. Keiner. Noll.

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Some nice triple Axkid UP action in a Volvo V90. Fitting three high back boosters in a car with a “normal” middle seat is not possible unless UP is used.

There will be “buckle crunch” in the middle with all other boosters and seat will end up on top of buckles. This is not only very impractical but also unsafe.

UP is very narrow in the back and will therefore fit in the middle in almost every car. Volvo V90 is a large car but like others it does have a fairly narrow middle seat.

If UP wasn’t available one child would have to use front seat with airbag on, which is perfectly fine, but an adult would have to sit in middle rear which is very uncomfortable.

Although UP is very narrow it`s tight with three across and tough to attach the seat belt. Best to slide seat slightly to the side, attach seat belt and then attach Isofix.

Girl sitting in the seat could have belt lower below the stommach and also not have belt slightly twisted.

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Axkid Minikid 4 in a Skoda Octavia. Moving seat from back to front with airbag off to make room for infant seat with Isofix base behind passenger seat.

Angle around 30 degrees for older child. We crossed tether straps behind seat for easier installation. As usual easy to thread straps under seat rails in Skoda.

There are two potential drawbacks in passenger seat. View in right mirror and leg space for child. Best seats up front are always Minikid 3/4/Movekid or Klippan Opti 129. Seats are not safer but view in right side mirror is always good.

Leg space can be provided in all cars by Volvo which have attachment loops also in front. Also possible in premium models of BMW/Audi/Mercedes. Leg space in front seat is for all other cars limited.

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Two Axkid Minikid Pro in Peugeot 5008. A spacious family car with three “real” seats on second row. Peugeot has unfortunately decided to make the car worse and has removed Isofix in middle seat in latest models.

Britax Max-Way Plus nicely installed previously by the parents. Easy installation both in middle rear and front seat with airbag off. A little tough to fit tether straps in front seat since side is covered in plastic.

Angle around 30-35 degrees and little leg space used since kids are small. Plenty of space up front for adults.

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Axkid ONE 3 in a Ford Kuga. Good leg space for child and huge space up front for a tall adult.

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Axkid Minikid Core is here and in stock. Say bye bye to tether straps!

Approved 40-125 cm (birth to around 7 years), max weight 28 kg, belt installation, two recline positions, adjustable leg space, Plustested and most importably no tether straps.

Attach seat belt and fold out support leg. That`s it! The seat is compact and will fit well in pretty much any car small to large.

In these photos placed in recline position 2 (30-35 degrees) in a Skoda Octavia. We used little leg space for child and there is lots of space up front for a tall adult.

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Two Axkid ONE in a Tesla Model Y. This car is spacious and great for car seats. Attachment loops must unfortunately be installed for rear facing seats with tether straps.

ONE/ONE 2/ONE 3 will thanksfully fit well in pretty much any car with Isofix. Small or large. Seat behind driver with good leg space and the one behind passenger with massive space.

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A quick look at brand new Axkid Core, how long does the seat last rear facing?

We always measure distance from bum to bottom of head support to find out how long a seat will last. Child can basically use the seat until shoulders touch the head support.

Measurements:

Core: 42 cm
Stretch: 44 cm
ONE/ONE 2/ONE 3: 42 cm
Movekid/Minikid3/4: 49 cm

Core will last about as long as ONE where we say "usually to around seven years or about 130 cm). Stretch will last slightly longer and Minikid 3/4 far longer.

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Brand new Axkid Minikid Core installed in a smallish Ford Focus. Angle adjuster in position two which in this car means 32 degree angle. Keep in mind rear facing seats should not use more than 35 degrees.

Very easy to install Core incredibly tight! At least as tight as seats with tether straps. Compact size, passenger of 188 cm fit comfortably in front seat.

Using the more upright position will in this car provide 20-25 degree angle and passenger up front will have an additional 10 cm of space.

Also tried to install in front passenger seat with great view in right side mirror. Incredibly easy installation without tether straps!

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