ADAC & TCS Crash Test Results for Car Seats (October 2019)

After an initial crash-test session carried out last springthe ADAC, the TCS and their partners are coming to to publish the results of the second session of their annual crash tests. At this session in October 2019, 20 new car seat models were tested to assess their performance in terms of safety, ergonomics, operation and pollutant content. The good news is that all the car seats evaluated were convincing in the frontal impact tests. With excellent results in both frontal and side impacts, the BeSafe iZi Kid X3 i-Size even picks up the best score ever obtained by a seat in the safety category since the new test protocol was introduced in 2015. The Swandoo Albert i-Sizea newcomer to the market, came out on top in this test session. Overall, 16 models were rated "good", 4 were judged "satisfactory", while 2 other models were rated "poor" because of excessive pollutant content.

Too high a concentration of pollutants

Since 2011All the parts of the car seat that come into contact with the child are examined to determine their safety. pollutant content. During tests, the naphthalenea substance suspected of being carcinogenic, has been found in the coatings of the Hauck iPro Baby (with and without base). The value measured was above the authorised limit, the final score was devalued by ADAC. However, this was not its only shortcoming. Although all the car seats tested performed well in frontal collision tests, the Hauck iPro Baby has partially detached from its base at the moment of impact, partially ejecting the dummy placed in the seat. Although it offers better protection when used with the vehicle's seatbelt, this model is not recommended.

Selection of the Best Crash-Tested Car Seats (October 2019)

Les Cosy Bébé (from birth to around 18 months)

In a baby cosythe child is comfortable and protected like a little cocoon. Its inclination allows you to prevent his head from falling forward as might be the case in a car seat ill-suited to the youngest children. The hull is the the safest (road back) for safe travel with baby from birth to the age of 12, 15 or 18 months depending on the the child's morphology and seat model.


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Swandoo Albert (with or without base)

Le Swandoo Albert i-Size is a baby shell that complies with the latest i-Size regulation (R129) and can be used by children from 40 to 85 cm (from birth to around 18 months). It has a removable reducer cushion for newborns from 40 to 60 cm (up to approx. 3 months), with a carrying handle and a memory foam headrest or an adjustable additional protection against side impact (Side Impact Buddy) for added security. The Swandoo Albert i-Size also offers a number of interesting features, including individual adjustment of harness straps for comfortably attaching your baby and a phosphorescent belt guide for quick and easy installation of the seat using the vehicle safety belt even in the dark. It is of course possible to install this shell on the Albert i-Size base for this purpose. Finally universal adaptors for pushchairs are included and are compatible with most models.


Certification	R129 (i-Size)
Child size	From 40 to 85 cm
Child's age	From birth to around 18 months.
Child's weight	13 kg max.
Installing the car seat	Seat belt or Albert i-Size base with strut
Child restraint system	3-point harness
Swivel car seat
Seat position	Back to the road

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SWANDOO ALBERT

Bugaboo Turtle (with or without base)

A well-known name in pushchairs, Bugaboo has for some time had several models of car seatso developed in partnership with the manufacturer Nuna. The model's good crash-test results come as no surprise, since the Bugaboo Turtle is based on the Nuna Pipa Icona baby shell that already achieved good results in 2017. The Bugaboo Turtle by Nuna is certified according to the latest European regulation R129 (i-Size) for children from 40 to 85 cm (from birth to around 18 months). It can be used on its own with the seatbelt or installed on the car seat. Bugaboo i-Size base for added simplicity. What's more, this model has a removable infant reducer made from merino wool 5-point harnessa adjustable headrest and a large sun visor to carry your baby safely and comfortably. Thanks to its adapters (sold separately), the Bugaboo Turtle by Nuna is compatible with most Bugaboo pushchair models (Fox, Bee, Donkey and Cameleon) as well as with many other brands.


Certification	R129 (i-Size)
Child size	From 40 to 85 cm
Child's age	From birth to around 18 months.
Child's weight	13 kg max.
Installing the car seat	Seat belt or Bugaboo i-Size base with strut
Child restraint system	5-point harness
Swivel car seat
Seat position	Back to the road

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BUGABOO TURTLE BY NUNA

Jané Koos i-Size R1 (with or without base)

Le Jané Koos i-Size R1 is an improved version of the Jané Koos i-Size previously tested in 2018 which, despite very good safety results, was downgraded by the ADAC because of the presence of pollutants. This year, its successor, the Jané Koos i-Size R1 comes out much better, as it corrects all these faults. The Koos i-Size R1 is a cosi approved in accordance with the R129 (i-Size) regulationis designed for children from 40 to 83 cm (from birth to around 18 months). It has a adjustable headrest and a removable reducer suitable for newborns from 40 to 60 cm (up to around 3 months). In particular, it improves the seating position and increases children's protection in the event of a side impact. Like its competitors, the Koos i-Size R1 can be fitted using the seatbelt or on the back of the car. its iPlateform database. Finally, Pro-Fix® fastening system also makes it compatible with any Jané pushchair.


Certification	R129 (i-Size)
Child size	From 40 to 83 cm
Child's age	From birth to around 18 months.
Child's weight	13 kg max.
Installing the car seat	Seat belt or iPlatform database with strut
Child restraint system	3-point harness
Swivel car seat
Seat position	Back to the road

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JANE KOOS I-SIZE R1

UPPAbaby Mesa i-Size (with or without base)

The UPPAbaby Mesa i-Size is an R129 (i-Size) compliant shell suitable for children from 40 to 78 cm (from birth to around 15 months). This model includes an adjustable headrest with memory foam for extra protection against side impact, a 3-point harness and a removable insert for newborns. It can be installed in the car with the base UPPAbaby Mesa i-Size or with the seatbelt. The Mesa i-Size is of course compatible with UPPAbaby pushchairs. In particular, it can be fitted directly to UPPAbaby Vista and Cruz pushchairs without adapters, but adapters will be required to fit the Minu pushchair.


Certification	R129 (i-Size)
Child size	From 40 to 78 cm
Child's age	From birth to around 15 months.
Child's weight	13 kg max.
Installing the car seat	Seat belt or UPPAbaby i-Size base with strut
Child restraint system	3-point harness
Swivel car seat
Seat position	Back to the road

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UPPABABY MESA I-SIZE

Children's car seats (from birth to 4 years approx.)

The back-to-the-road position is the best way to protect the neck and cervicals of a child in the event of a collision. We recommend that you keep your child facing away from the road for as long as possible because it prevents its head, which is proportionally heavier, from being violently projected forward in the event of an impact that could cause serious injury. The majority of car seats to keep your child's back to the road up to the age of 4 or even more for certain models.


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Joie i-Spin 360

Le Joie i-Spin 360 is a swivelling car seat for children between 40 to 105 cm (from birth to around 4 years old). These are the R129 (i-Size) approved version the popular Joie Spin 360. Le Joie i-Spin 360 can be installed back to the road throughout its useful life, but also facing the road from 15 months (approx. 85 cm). The seat can only be installed in the vehicle with the help of ISOFIX® attachment points since it consists of a base that cannot be separated from the seat. In addition, the Joie i-Spin 360 has a newborn reducer made up of 3 detachable parts to adapt to the child's growth and several tilt positions to comfortably accommodate your child from birth. Installing your child in the vehicle is made easier by the seat rotation function which can be positioned in front of you with just one hand. For added safety, a retractable side protection system deploys automatically when the 5-point harness is tightened.


Certification	R129 (i-Size)
Child size	From 40 to 105 cm
Child's age	From birth to 4 years approx.
Child's weight	19 kg max.
Installing the car seat	ISOFIX with strut
Child restraint system	5-point harness
Swivel car seat
Newborn reducer
Seat position	Road back (45 to 105 cm) Road side (85 to 105 cm)

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JOY I-SPIN 360

BeSafe iZi Kid X3 i-Size

Le BeSafe iZi Kid X3 i-Size has obtained top marks for safety has had a car seat since 2015, thanks in particular to its SIP+ additional side guards (Side Impact Protection). It thus overtakes its predecessor, the BeSafe iZi Kid X2 i-Sizetested in 2016. L'iZi Kid X3 i-Size is a car seat approved according to the R129 (i-Size) regulation for children from 61 to 105 cm (from 6 months to 4 years approx.). This is a seat that is installed using the vehicle's ISOFIX anchorage points and can only be oriented in rear-facing position for greater safety. That's what enabled him to hold the Swedish Plus Test. For comfortable travel, this model offers 3 tilt positions, a gearbox for the little ones, a 5-point harness, an adjustable headrest and magnetic strap holders. It also has the enormous advantage of arm ISOFIX attachment adjustable that increase or reduce the space available (up to 10 cm) as your child grows or to fit smaller cars.


Certification	R129 (i-Size)
Child size	From 61 to 105 cm
Child's age	From 6 months to 4 years approx.
Child's weight	18 kg max.
Installing the car seat	ISOFIX with strut
Child restraint system	5-point harness
Swivel car seat
Newborn reducer
Seat position	Back to the road

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BESAFE IZI KID X3 I-SIZE

Booster seats (from 4 to 12 years approx.)

The car booster seats are used to adapt the vehicle's safety belt to the child by raising the child's height. Now equipped with a backrest, booster seats provide effective protection in the event of a side impact. Although it is legally possible to use a booster seat from the age of 3 (15 kg or 100 cm), you should use one for as long as possible. rear-facing car seat before moving on to booster seat.


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Renolux Renofix

Le Renolux Renofix is a booster seat with backrest easy to use and very affordable, in the 2/3 group for children weighing from 15 to 36 kg (aged 4 to 12 approx.). These are a model approved in accordance with regulation R44/04 which can be used in vehicles fitted with ISOFIX than in those have none. The child is held securely in the booster seat by the safety belt. Renofix also features reinforced side guards in the event of a side impact, an adjustable headrest up to 15 cm and 4 tilt positions (ISOFIX only).


Certification	R44/04
Child's weight	From 15 to 36 kg (Group 2/3)
Child's age	From 4 to 12 years approx.
Installing the car seat	ISOFIX or seat belt
Child restraint system	Safety belts
Seat position	Facing the road

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RENOLUX RENOFIX

Complete List of ADAC & TCS Crash Test Scores

Visit the full list of final scores achieved by the car seats assessed in this session of the crash tests in October 2019. For each size categoryCar seats are ranked in order of score, from the best to the worst. To find out more about the criteria assessed and the scoring system used, please refer to our article on crash tests for all the answers.

ADAC Crash Test Results (October 2019)

Results Crash-Tests TCS (October 2019)