FAMILY LIFESTAGE

In Diapers: The Latch connectors are hard to get to, which makes it difficult to install a child-safety seat.

In School: Kids in booster seats have enough legroom and headroom to sit comfortably in the backseat.

Teens: Teens would fit comfortably in the front passenger seat, but not in the rear seat. Let's not even think about letting a teen driver at this car.

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