3 across car seats australia Page 7

Fitting three child seats across in Australia isn’t witchcraft—just equal parts width, tether points and patience. Aim for cars with a broad second row and three top-tethers: think Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-9/CX-90 and VW Tiguan Allspace; pair them with narrow seats like Britax Graphene/Compaq, InfaSecure Quattro or Diono Radian.

ISOFIX is typically only two positions here, so the centre will use the seatbelt with a top tether—totally normal and compliant. Measure the bench and watch for bolsters and cupholders, the silent assassins of “3-across”. Many small SUVs and dual-cab utes struggle, but big SUVs and some wagons make it a doddle. Use AS/NZS 1754-approved seats and get a professional fit check; your sanity (and their spines) will thank you.