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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by kiki_bos, Apr 2, 2005.

  1. kiki_bos

    kiki_bos New Member

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    I love prius and wanting to buy one. Since I have a 15 month old who owns a quite big car seat and also I'm now planning to have another one. I'm concerning the space: is the back seat still big enough for another adult(midium size) to sit after I put two car seats?

    Thanks.

    kiki
     
    #1 kiki_bos, Apr 2, 2005
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    Mommy of two!!! Shake hands!!!

    I have a 4-year old(almost) on booster seat and a 8-month old on the convertible (backward facing). My prius is arriving in a week a so, will give you an update on the space issue.
     
    #2 sshen, Apr 3, 2005
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Evan is a father of 3 and has fitted 3 seats back there with no problem. I think someone had a similar concern as you do and Evan posted his picture. I'll try and find it for you
     
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    Here it is

    http://priuschat.com/forums/problems-getti...ius-vt6814.html

    just scroll down til you find the pic!

    Edit: Judging by the middle baby seat, you might be able to fit a skinny person in there. It'll depend how large your two baby seats are. Also note, even without the baby seats, 3 people abreast is a bit tight.
     
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    Well, I'm the father of twin 1-year old girls, but we've never tried putting their Britax Wizard's into the Prius. They are pretty bulky seats, so I suspect that a) a medium sized adult couldn't fit between them, and B) even if she could, how would she get in and out?? :) Not to mention all the gear that you have to carry around to support two infants/toddlers! The Highlander Hybrid might be more suitable for you.

    hence the minivan. (shudder)

    minivan + prius = at least neutral karma, right????? (fingers crossed) :)

    We need a Sienna Hybrid....
     
    #5 dvd, Apr 3, 2005
  6. efusco

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    1 Car seat + adult = yes
    2 car seats + adult = very tight squeeze, wouldn't recommend for other than very short trips.

    As mentioned, however, getting 3 car seats in is possible (some, like the britex) are too wide to get 3 accross though. The 3 Gracos we use fit a little tight, but OK...the kids don't complain and would way rather ride in the Prius than in the Minivan.

    That said, we're on the wait list for a Highlander Hybrid this summer for a more roomy travel/family vehicle that is NOT a mini-van!

    Why do you anticipate needing room for an adult in the back with the car seats? Just curious.
     
    #6 efusco, Apr 3, 2005
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