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Gen4 gets 5 stars rating from EuroNCAP

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by pakitt, Apr 21, 2016.

  1. pakitt

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    #1 pakitt, Apr 21, 2016
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    From the datasheet, do I read that the middle rear seat CAN'T be used for a child restraint?
     
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    There's no LATCH (lower anchors) in the rear centre seat so you can only use those that don't require it (I'm guessing booster seats??). There are top tethers behind all 3 seats, however.
     
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    Thanks - it's several decades since I used child restraints (grandchildren are nearly out of them too now days) - it looks like the technology of child seats has changed since then - we only had top tethers then.
     
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    ETP 2021 Prime(Limit),24 Venza Limit,B52-D,G,F,H

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    or large carnivorous beasts in the back seat.
     
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    Agreed - looks impressive. I had expected it to be awarded 5 stars, but the videos are interesting. The pole test is pretty brutal!
     
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    My wife says "why not? - that does not make any sense as it is the safest seating spot". We currently have 3 car seats across I do not recall if middle has the lower clasp. Right now we have 1.5 yr grand-daughter in middle rear facing.

    Tideland- does this represent a change over Gen2/3?

    We have the Diono Radian seats which are skinnier to allow 3 across. do not know if they are latchless.
     
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    Hmm I can't remember. I'll check it the next time I go out to the car.
     
    #8 Tideland Prius, Apr 23, 2016
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