infiniti redesigned its qx50 compact suv for 2019, and there's a lot to like about it — from its sleek and classy exterior to its luxurious, roomier-than-expected interior. in our car seat check, the qx50 earned high scores for its easy-access latch anchors and ample backseat legroom.
two
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solid
- latch, grade a: the two sets of lower anchors are exposed for easy access and connection, and the seats recline to further expose them. three tethers sit midway down the seatback; they're clearly marked for easy connection.
- infant seat, grade a: the infant seat went in easily and fit well. the 5-foot-6-inch front passenger had ample legroom.
- rear-facing convertible, grade a: again, this seat was easy to install and the front passenger had ample legroom.
- forward-facing convertible, grade a: after removing the head restraint, this seat fit well.
so-so
- booster, grade b: the outboard seats have recessed buckles and the middle position has a floppy buckle. both will be challenging for kids to grasp and use independently.
skip it
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grading scale
solid indicates an a grade for optimum ease of use and fit. so-so indicates b or c grades for one to two ease-of-use or fit issues. skip it indicates d or f grades.
a: plenty of room for the car seat and the child; doesn't impact driver or front-passenger legroom. easy to find and connect to latch and tether anchors. no fit issues involving head restraint or seat contouring. easy access to the third row.
b: one room, fit or connection issue. some problems accessing third row when available.
c: marginal room plus one fit or connection issue. difficult to access third row when available.
d: insufficient room, plus multiple fit or connection issues.
f: does not fit or is unsafe.
about 's car seat checks
editors jennifer geiger, jennifer newman and matt schmitz are certified child safety seat installation technicians.
for the car seat check, we use a graco snugride classic connect 30 infant-safety seat, a britax marathon convertible seat and graco turbobooster seat. the front seats are adjusted for a 6-foot driver and a shorter passenger. the three child seats are installed in the second row. the booster seat sits behind the driver's seat, and the infant and convertible seats are installed behind the front passenger seat.
we also install the forward-facing convertible in the second row's middle seat with the booster and infant seat in the outboard seats to see if three car seats will fit; a child sitting in the booster seat must be able to reach the seat belt buckle. if there's a third row, we install the booster seat and a forward-facing convertible. learn more about how we conduct our car seat checks.
parents should also remember that they can use the latch system or a seat belt to install a car seat, and that latch anchors have a weight limit of 65 pounds, including the weight of the child and the weight of the seat itself.
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