The best car seat for 9-36 kg - Recaro, Cybex or BRITAX?

A child car seat 9-36 kg is intended for several years, and it will be great if it fits into the interior of the cabin and pleases the owner's eye. Our rating does not include cheap models, so all participants in the rating have a decent appearance. We compare the dimensions of the chairs, their weight, as well as the choice of colors offered by manufacturers.

Most models have a similar height, which is changed by adjusting the headrest. The width of the child seat is a more important parameter, especially if the interior of the car is not very wide, and there are three children in the back seat. The Cybex Pallas G i-Size model boasts the most compact dimensions, while the size of its bowl is quite decent. If the shade of the upholstery is important, you should pay attention to models from Britax, Cybex or Recaro - manufacturers offer at least 7 color options. The Recaro chair is also the lightest. But Britax strikes with a combination of style and conciseness.

The leader here was the car seat from Cybex. This model is equipped with a safety table for children from 76 cm and from 15 months (9-15 kg). The chair has additional side protection that reduces the impact load in a side impact by 20%. Britax's Secure Guard technology creates a fourth attachment point. This ensures the correct position of the lap belt and reduces the impact of a blow to the stomach in frontal collisions by up to 35%. And the Pivot Link Isofix system prevents the seat from tilting in the event of a longitudinal impact, protecting the head and neck of the child. In the Maxi-Cosi Titan Pro Isofix, reinforced side protection with G-Cell cells effectively absorbs shocks in the shoulder area. AirProtect technology is responsible for protecting the head in a side impact, which provides precise air release. In general, all chairs meet modern standards and undergo mandatory certification at the production stage.

The manufacturer of the Chicco Youniverse Fix child car seat combines the best fastening system and versatility in it. Isofix in it is combined with fixation with an anchor belt for children from 9 to 36 kg. At the same time, the seat can be installed in a car without Isofix brackets, using standard belts. Peg-Perego provides this choice for children 15-36 kg, but younger passengers can only move if the seat is fixed with isofix and an anchor belt. This option is considered the most reliable and is used in most modern models. The Recaro model is also universal, however, the chair for grown children is fixed only with belts.

The optimal position for the child can be obtained with the Peg-Perego car seat. It has independent height and width adjustments for the backrest, height of the headrest above the backrest, and side protection adjustable within 6 cm. The Recaro model tilts with the back of the car seat, and many of its owners like it. This chair also has a retractable footrest that adjusts to the length of the child's legs.

The Cybex Pallas G i-Size chair also has a wide range of settings. The headrest alone has 11 adjustment levels. The width and inclination of the back also changes. There is a position for sleeping at the chairs of this group, children can relax and fall asleep, but, of course, this cannot be compared with resting in a bed.

The Recaro Tian Elite model provides the child with maximum comfort on long trips. The ventilation system consists of holes in the outer part and mesh inserts in the seat cover.The filling of the chair has a memory effect and adapts to the figure of the child. A striking feature of the model is the built-in audio system, which allows the child to connect their own audio content. The Nuna Myti model has ventilation holes in the case, which allow air to circulate and prevent the child from sweating. Customers are delighted with the quality of the upholstery of the chair, it is tactilely pleasant and wear-resistant. But the upholstery material of the Cybex car seat contains bamboo fibers, which increases the comfort of the child, preventing his skin from sweating. The model also has ventilation holes in the case.

The most budgetary chair model 9-36 with the Isofix system is Chicco Youniverse Fix. At the same time, it has decent characteristics and is liked by most users. A little more expensive than the Peg-Perego Viaggio 1-2-3 Via Isofix and Recaro Tian Elite chairs, which in some respects outperform the leader of this section.

All child seats 9-36 kg, which we selected for comparison, are in the price range of 26,000-41,000 rubles. At the same time, the price is proportional to the quality and functionality of the models.

The Nuna armchair is a combination of classics and conciseness. It is comfortable to use, comfortable for sitting and upholstered in a very pleasant fabric. However, its backrest adjustments are insufficient, and the number of colors is clearly not for aesthetes. In addition, the car seat did not have time to pass the ADAC test.

Representative of the Maxi-Cosi brand justifies its cost with good crash test results, workmanship, design and practicality. He has a good range of adjustments, but there is no ventilation system, which is relevant if the family goes on a long journey in the hot summer.

The Chicco armchair is the best option for a limited budget. It provides the proper level of protection, can be installed both with the Isofix system and with standard belts. But not all buyers are satisfied with the quality of the material. Children sweat in it. Despite the fact that this chair won in two nominations, it did not enter the top three due to the fact that it is inferior to other models in many respects.

An excellent balance of price and quality is maintained in the chair brand Peg-Perego. The owner of the best adjustment range also has an interesting design and a reasonable price tag.

The top three in the ranking is opened by the Britax chair.Despite the fact that it did not often reach the top three in individual parameters, it has an excellent set of characteristics. Best design, high crash test scores and premium materials. Accordingly, the price of the chair is high and not affordable for everyone.

The Cybex child seat is the leader in the priority category for most - safety. In addition, it looks great in a modern car, has good adjustments for a growing child, but the price tag is appropriate.

The absolute leader of the rating was the Recaro chair. It 5 times got into the top three in certain categories. It is not surprising, because with a combination of modern design, reliability and accessibility, it provides the child with satisfactory, according to ADAC points, safety and a high level of comfort on the road. The manufacturer even took care of entertainment, endowing the model with an audio system.