[Test & Review] Cybex Pallas S Fix Car Seat (9-36 Kg)

Le Cybex Pallas S-Fix is a car seat upgradeable for safe travel with children from 9 to 36 kg. This Cybex car seat is designed to grow with your child and provide protection from the age of 9 months to around 12 years. Initially usable with a impact shield for children from 9 to 18 kg (Group 1), the Pallas S-Fix can then be converted, in just a few steps, into S-Fix solution to transport children from 15 to 36 kg (Group 2/3). Visit Cybex Pallas S-Fix is a versatile car seat that combines a high level of comfort and safety.

Characteristics of the Cybex Pallas S-Fix

Le Cybex Pallas S-Fix is a 2-in-1 car seat specially developed to adapt to your child's growth. It is a group 1/2/3 car seat approved according to regulation R44/04 to help you travel safely with children from 9 to 36 kg. This model is unique in that it combines a car seat with shield (Pallas S-Fix) for use with children of 9 to 18 kg (9 months to 3 years approx.) and a car booster seat (S-Fix solution) for children from 15 to 36 kg (15 months to approx. 12 years).

What is the difference between the Cybex Pallas M Fix and S Fix?

Although visually similar, the Cybex Pallas S Fix is an improved version of the Cybex Pallas M Fix. It offers increased lateral protection thanks to an innovative design of the LSP system, without increasing the width of the seat. In addition, the shape of the impact shield on the Pallas S Fix has been slightly improved, offering enhanced safety for the child.

	Cybex Pallas S-Fix
Certification	R44/04
Child's height or weight	9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3)
Child's age	9 months to approx. 12 years
Withheld of the child	Shield (9 to 15 kg) Seat belt (15 to 36 kg)
Adjustable shield
Tilt (Group 1)
Side guards (L.S.P System)	Retractable
Reclining headrest
Height-adjustable headrest	12 positions
ISOFIX connectors
ADAC crash test	Good (2.1)
Dimensions (DxWxH)	43x50x68,5 cm
Weight	10 kg
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Installing the Pallas S-Fix in the car

For use with children from 9 to 18 kg (Group 1), the Cybex Pallas S-Fix must be used with the impact shield and the base included with the seat. The impact shield fits directly along the sides of the seat. integrated guides in the armrests before being fixed in place with the safety belt. To ensure a perfect fit for every child, the shield can also be adapted to the child's body shape. fine-tuned which will allow you to modify space available depending on the child's age. To make installation even easier, the seat back is also reclinable, so you can adapt it perfectly to the back seat of any vehicle.

To easily pass the safety belt, the head office has several belt guides for this purpose. Visit Cybex Pallas S-Fix provides excellent belt guidance, with clearly marked locations visible in red on the bumper and headrest. Compared with the Cybex Pallas M-FixThe strap guides have been enlarged to make it easier for the belt to pass through. safety belt which previously tended to get stuck.

Nevertheless, the passing the belt in the shield is a little less obvious. As well as requiring a belt length It's important to remember that the operation takes a bit of practice and training to get the child properly strapped in. Aware of these minor difficulties, Cybex recently modified this system with the release of the Cybex Pallas G i-Size which has a shield with integrated belt. Conversely, when the car seat is used as a S-Fix solutionThe seatbelt is easier to use because there is no shield.

Le Pallas S-Fix can be installed in all vehicles using either the safety belt and ISOFIX connectors or solely using the safety belt. The integrated ISOFIX connectors increase the stability and safety of the car seat, particularly in the event of an accident. When the ISOFIX fixings are not necessary, they fold away easily inside the seat so as not to get in the way.

Unlike rear-facing car seats or swivelling car seatsthe shield car seats are only set up facing the road. Although the Pallas S-Fix is approved for young children from 9kg (approx. 9 months). Forward-facing car seats (harness or shield) are not recommended. before the age of 2 minimum. However, for the impact shield can be installed correctly, you should also take care to ensure that the baby size. With this type of seat, it's essential to take into account the child's size to ensure that he or she isn't squeezed too tightly or badly positioned.

After reaching the maximum weight limit authorised for use of the seat with the impact shield, the Cybex Pallas S-Fix (9 to 18 kg) can be converted into a booster seat Cybex Solution S-Fix (15 to 36 kg) simply by removing the shield and base. As with almost all car booster seatsThe child is then secured using the vehicle's adult seatbelt.

Cybex Pallas S-Fix Car Seat Safety

To ensure your child's protection, the Pallas S-Fix has a host of safety features. This car seat is equipped with a impact shield to protect children from 9 to 18 kg (Group 1) in the event of an accident. The shield distributes the force evenly and force of impact over its entire surface area to reduce the risk of serious injuries neck or spine. The impact shield It also prevents children from becoming detached or removing the harness straps during the journey, as can sometimes happen. With the shield, the child is more secure. free to move while being better protected.

In addition to its energy-absorbing shellThe Cybex Pallas S-Fix features high, deep side walls designed to protect the child's shoulders and upper body in particular. The Pallas S-Fix is also equipped with a linear protection system side impact protection (L.S.P. System). These retractable side guardsalso found on swivel models Cybex Sironaallows you to reduce energy generated during a side collision.

Depending on the position of the seat in the car, these side protections are easily opened and closed by hand. When the seat is not in use, the covers can be retracted to leave the seat open. more space to passengers.

For added protection and comfort at every stage of your child's development, the Cybex Pallas S-Fix has a height-adjustable, tilting headrest. The tilt mechanism of the head restraint ensures that the your child's head is always perfectly placed in a comfortable and secure position, even when sleeping.

Already tried and tested for several years, this patented system prevents the child's head from falling forward. In this way, the head remains in the right position at all times. security zone of the headrest to provide effective protection in the event of a collision.

The main challenge facing group 1/2/3 car seats is to ensure that the safety belt is always at the right height for the child, whatever their morphology. To achieve this, the headrest can also easily be height-adjustable using the handle at the back. Thanks to one of its 12 positions adjustment system, the headrest is always ideally positioned to adapt to the driver's body. size of the child.

Cybex Pallas S-Fix ADAC & TCS Crash Test Results

Specially designed for long periods of use, the Pallas S-Fix is a shield car seat very well-balanced and reliable, which received very good marks at the of crash tests carried out in 2018 by ADAC and TCS. The Cybex Pallas S-Fixbut also the Cybex Solution S-Fixboth won their weight categories among the other models tested. Combined with the energy-absorbing shell, adjustable headrest and LSP system, the Cybex Pallas S-Fix offers a host of safety features.

During these crash tests, the Cybex Pallas S-Fix has shown good results in terms of safety, with a medium risk injuries in the event of a head-on collision and a very low risk of injury in the event of a side impact. The seat achieves an overall score of 2,1/5,5 with ADAC and 4 out of 5 stars (highly recommended) from the TCS. The ADAC scores range from 0.5 (best) to 5.5 (worst).

For its part, the Cybex Solution S-Fix fares even better with a low risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision and a very low risk of injury in the event of a side collision. In particular, it was ruled that "Good" by ADAC with an excellent final score of 1,7/5,5 and received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars (highly recommended) from the TCS.

The Comfort of the Cybex Pallas S-Fix Car Seat

Le Cybex Pallas S-Fix is a baby car seat which offers a spacious maximum comfort for your child. Whatever your child's age, the seat is sufficiently supportive. wide and deep to give it enough space for long car journeys. On the other hand, the seat is rather large in particular because of impressive dimensions of its backrest and will take up a lot of space at the back.

Le Pallas S-Fix can be freely reclined to one of the three available positions without disturbing the child. At any time, you can recline the seat with one hand, thanks to the adjustment knob ideally located at the front. However, as soon as the seat is used as a Cybex Solution S-Fixthe tilt function is no longer possible.

Thanks to its perforated shell, the Cybex Pallas S-Fix allows air to circulate more freely inside the seat to ensure a more comfortable ride. better ventilation. Despite this optimised air circulation system, the bumper is particularly resistant to airflow. hot in summer.

Overall, the Pallas S-Fix is equipped with a excellent padding and fabrics that are very pleasant to the touch. Of course, all the seat covers, and also that of the impact shield, can be easily removed for machine washing.

Cybex Pallas Car Seat Comparisons

Over the years, the range of car seats Cybex Pallas has been enriched by numerous models such as the Pallas M-Fix, M-Fix SL, 2-Fix, B-Fix, B-Fix+, B-Fix+ Lux, B2-Fix or G-Fix i-Size. Designed for travelling with children from 9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3) or 76 to 150 cm (i-Size), the main differences between all these models are their dimensions and their comfort and safety equipment.

	Cybex Pallas G i-Size	Cybex Pallas S-Fix	Cybex Pallas M-Fix	Cybex Pallas M SL	Cybex Pallas M-Fix SL	Cybex Pallas B-Fix	Cybex Pallas B2-Fix	Cybex Pallas B2-Fix+	Cybex Pallas B2-Fix+ Lux	Cybex Pallas 2-Fix	Cybex Pallas Fix
Certification	R129	R44/04	R44/04	R44/04	R44/04	R44/04	R44/04	R44/04	R44/04	R44/04	R44/04
Child's size/weight	76 to 150 cm	9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3)	9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3)	9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3)	9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3)	9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3)	9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3)	9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3)	9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3)	9 to 36 kg (Group 1/2/3)	9 to 36 kg
Child's age	16 months to approx. 12 years	9 months to approx. 12 years	9 months to approx. 12 years	9 months to approx. 12 years	9 months to approx. 12 years	9 months to approx. 12 years	9 months to approx. 12 years	9 months to approx. 12 years	9 months to approx. 12 years	9 months to approx. 12 years	9 months to approx. 12 years
Withheld of the child	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)	Shield (76 to 105 cm) Belt (100 to 150 cm)
Seat installation	ISOFIX + Top Tether (76 to 105 cm) Belt + Top Tether (100 to 150 cm)	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt
Adjustable shield
Tilt (Group 1)
Side guards (L.S.P)	Fixed	Retractable	Retractable	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed
Reclining headrest
Height-adjustable headrest	12 positions	12 positions	12 positions	12 positions	12 positions	12 positions				11 positions
ISOFIX connectors
ADAC crash test	Good (2.0)	Good (2.1)	Good (2.1)	Good (1.9)	Good (1.9)	Good (2.4)	Not tested	Not tested	Not tested	Good (1.9)	Good (2.2)
Dimensions (WxLxH)	40.5x59.5x59 cm	43x50x68,5 cm	43x54x70cm	37x54x61.5 cm	37x54x61.5 cm	39x52x64 cm	39x52x64 cm	39x57x64 cm	39x57x64 cm	43x50x68,5 cm	43.5x47x71.5 cm
Weight	8.9 kg	10 kg	9.3 kg	6.9 kg	6.9 kg	5 kg	5.5 kg	5.6 kg	5.7 kg	10 kg	11 kg
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