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flamingoezz · 01-16-2012, 04:56 PM

I'm considering a crz later this year. can a child car seat mount in the back of the usa model? im 30 and thinking i should plan ahead =p

if not, any word on changes for next years model?

Neutron256 · 01-16-2012, 07:23 PM

Nope the back is officially storage only here in the US. I haven't heard of any plans to change that. Honda says its because Americans don't want a set of nearly useless seats, but I suspect it's more about safety standards and liability.

Scotty001 · 01-16-2012, 07:33 PM

^ Yes.. Agreed. Don't want to dissuade anyone from a CR-Z, but if looking at additions to the family and the CR-Z will be the primary car, it might not be the right choice..

Kyleseghatch · 01-16-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty001

if looking at additions to the family and the CR-Z will be the primary car, it WILL NOT be the right choice..

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Old School · 01-16-2012, 10:35 PM

The CR-Z is a great commuter car, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone as their only car. If you are expecting to have a child in the near future and would like to take the child along with the child's mother for a ride, this is not the car for you.

Neutron256 · 01-17-2012, 08:24 AM

The Fit is a nice alternative. My wife and I have one in addition to our CR-Z. The handling is very similar but I'll be the first to admit its not nearly as fun.

Another option coming out this spring is the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S. They will have the 2+2 seating so you'll have those tiny back seats that aren't good for much more then car seats or emergencies. I'm planing on trading in my CR-Z for the Subaru when it goes on sale.

chaos · 01-17-2012, 09:36 AM

We bought the CR-Z because we have a Grand Cherokee also. We aren't planning on any kids, but we still need something to drag people along.

It's great for our household, but it couldn't be our only car.

gordonfc · 01-17-2012, 10:24 AM

There is an after market rear seat installation kit out there, BUT, in order to install the seat belts and anchors to the side and in the floor to code is a really awkward job and ruins the interior look, and is barely functional as 'seats' !

varoom · 01-17-2012, 10:55 AM

I would agree its not a good family car. We bought it for me as a commuter and I love everything about it. Those wells in the back make great carrying compartments and with the back folded down there's lots of trunk space. I'd look elsewhere for a growing family car. The Fit or Accord or CRV?

flamingoezz · 01-26-2012, 01:36 PM

this wouldn't be the only car in the family, and not even the primary transport. but i'd need ability to at least fit a child seat in, in case of emergency

im really surprised honda didn't think it necessary to at least have mounting capability for a car seat..i mean, its a more aggressive looking car (for honda) so you'd think the target age is 25-40, which is the age most people have kids

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flamingoezz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 161	car seat in USA? I'm considering a crz later this year. can a child car seat mount in the back of the usa model? im 30 and thinking i should plan ahead =p if not, any word on changes for next years model?

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01-16-2012, 10:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Old School Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Castaic, CA Posts: 251	The CR-Z is a great commuter car, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone as their only car. If you are expecting to have a child in the near future and would like to take the child along with the child's mother for a ride, this is not the car for you.

01-17-2012, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
chaos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SW PA Posts: 609	We bought the CR-Z because we have a Grand Cherokee also. We aren't planning on any kids, but we still need something to drag people along. It's great for our household, but it couldn't be our only car.

01-17-2012, 10:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
varoom Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lewisburg, PA Posts: 261	I would agree its not a good family car. We bought it for me as a commuter and I love everything about it. Those wells in the back make great carrying compartments and with the back folded down there's lots of trunk space. I'd look elsewhere for a growing family car. The Fit or Accord or CRV?

01-26-2012, 01:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
flamingoezz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 161	this wouldn't be the only car in the family, and not even the primary transport. but i'd need ability to at least fit a child seat in, in case of emergency im really surprised honda didn't think it necessary to at least have mounting capability for a car seat..i mean, its a more aggressive looking car (for honda) so you'd think the target age is 25-40, which is the age most people have kids