New Defender - Kids!

[macs37]

Thinking about getting a new Defender 110. I am planning on punting for a 7 seat version.

Despite that I am keen to understand if you can fit three car seats across the middle row. One is going to be a baby seat...

Anyone has any experience to share?

[mjw0321]

I am also looking into this. Looks like you can https://youtu.be/Y-Xzia02DS0

[595Heaven]

There is a warning in the Owner Handbook against this https://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/document/3E/20...

Bear in mind only the outer seats have ISOFIX mounts, and access to buckles gets very tight with three seats in a row. If you are buying the 7-seat, you could put one of them in row 3, or use the front seat which has ISOFIX as standard from SE upwards.

[mjw0321]

Thanks for the reply. We have 2 4 year old twins who are in group 2/3 seats, and a baby in the way who will obviously need a rear facing seat. I couldn’t find the specific warning, but took a look through the different elements of the child seating section. Group 2/3 car seats rely on the seatbelt to secure the child so don’t need to be in an isofix position. Do you know if the warning applies to group 2/3 seats? I’d be happy to put one of the group 2/3 in the front seat, but my wife is 5 ft 10 so I am not sure if she would comfortably fit in the middle of the second row or in the third row.

[595Heaven]

The warning is at the bottom of this page: https://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/document/3E/20...

Legroom wise the rear centre seat is fine, but you'd probably need to try a car with the two outboard seats in situ to see if this is a workable solution for you and your wife.

[mjw0321]

Thanks.