Recaro Zero.1 Elite review
Test scoreShow Context
- I-Size baby to toddler
- Baby to toddler
- Extended rear-facing seat
The Recaro Zero.1 Elite i-Size baby car seat, is a rearward-facing seat, suitable from birth up until around four years old (105cm). The seat stays in your car, but the Elite comes with a removable newborn seat, which can be used as part of a travel system. This innovative baby car seat may have won industry awards for its design, but how did it fare in our tough crash tests? Read our review to find out.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- How safe is it?
- Is it easy to fit?
- Is the seat comfortable?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
- Where can I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
September 2017
Released
April 2017
Technical specifications
General
- StageBaby to toddler
- Direction of travelRearward-facing/forward-facing
- Manufacturer URLWww.recaro-cs-com
Test results
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