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Can I fit 2 baby seats in the back of a RX?

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Old 09-09-06, 08:07 PM
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Question Can I fit 2 baby seats in the back of a RX?

I Only need it for the 2 baby car seats, not too worried about lugging stuff power ect.


My husband is 6'1"-6'2" and to fit in my GS his seat has too be all the way pushed back almost touching the back seat for him to fit so you cant fit 2 baby seats back there because behind him the child will have smushed legs

So the question i am asking and why because for economical reasons of lugging 2 car seats and if he chooses to drive,(We dont always wanna ride in his navi) should i sell my GS for the RX or should i get a different kind of vehicle altogether? It seems like the RX will still be a nice size for me to comfortably drive as a 4'11" woman and thats why i am considering it.


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Well, since the RX is based on the Camry platform, it is shorter in length that the GS. THe fact that it is an SUV does not give you more room. You are better off with the GS than you would be with an RX as far as passenger room in the rear seat.

How big are the children? If they are Shaq-sized, you may want to consider a Maybach.
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FYI, the RX rear seat row does have the option to slide frwd/backward. It's a sweet convenience. I say go to the dealer w/your hubby and check it out! Best of luck!
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I'm 6'4" and yes you can fit 2 car seats in back. You can even fit 2 adults in back instead of the car seats.
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I would suggest taking the two car seats and your husband to Leus dealership and test the set up in the demo.

Why: I an 6' and in GS our 6'-6" can sit behind me, when I am driving. Mind you that I position my seat at settings that suit me. Sure I can push the seat further back, but I dont. Since every one has their preferred settings, I would say check it out first.

RX has a flat floor, so visually it looks roomier, but the GS has wells for the feet.

If you tradem you will miss the fun in driving and the ulimited power under your toes. GS and RX make a great duo.

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There is no problem fitting two car seats as long as they are facing the front of the vehicle.
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I have one child seat forward facing and a second (infant seat) back facing. There is plenty of room for the kids but the front seat is restricted from moving all the way back by the infant seat we have. Best to try your seats.
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dag...this is still a toss up!

I guess i have buy the 2 baby seats and test it first!


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Originally Posted by salimshah
Why: I an 6' and in GS our 6'-6" can sit behind me, when I am driving. . .
Wow!! I'll bet he takes a heckuva big baby seat!
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