Granturismo Child Seat

[rd993]

For those of you that use the GT as a family wagon or are contemplating doing so, I just fitted a Group 1 car seat to replace my rear facing Group 0+ Maxi Cosi Cabriofix.

Bought the Besafe iZi Comfort X3 Isofix and it fits without putting undue stress on the GT's rear seats and uses the isofix fittings. Have a pillow behind the carseat to deal with the recessed back of the GTs rear seats. It is behind the passenger seat and the passenger is perhaps 3 or 4 inches ahead of its rear-most position so still plently of room for my wife who is 5'10" - we could move the passenger seat back further but this will enable my daughter to kick the back of the passenger seat...

Surprised how little info there is on Group 1 seats for the GT on the web. I even checked out the Maserati version (which is the Peg Perego Viaggio1 Duo-Fix with the Maserati logo in case anyone is interested in saving some £££s) but preferred the Besafe.

 

[c4sman]

I am actually using a Porsche seat in the back of my GT (think it is a Britax copy) and works fine (with a protector). Also my 4 year old isn't allowed shoes in the GT as the back of the passenger seat has to remain a scuff free zone

These cars work great as a family wagon as we did London to La Rochelle this year with the three of us for a week. No problems!

 

[rd993]

I agree c4sman! Very few people take me seriously when I call it a good "family car"... However, I'm considering getting a second car with 4 doors and a bigger boot (primarily for my wife) and was considering the CLS which I notice you have in your fleet - how do you find it as it seems to tick all the boxes, plus they are now selling at very keen prices.

I am actually using a Porsche seat in the back of my GT (think it is a Britax copy) and works fine (with a protector). Also my 4 year old isn't allowed shoes in the GT as the back of the passenger seat has to remain a scuff free zone

These cars work great as a family wagon as we did London to La Rochelle this year with the three of us for a week. No problems!

 

[c4sman]

I agree c4sman! Very few people take me seriously when I call it a good "family car"... However, I'm considering getting a second car with 4 doors and a bigger boot (primarily for my wife) and was considering the CLS which I notice you have in your fleet - how do you find it as it seems to tick all the boxes, plus they are now selling at very keen prices.

The CLS used to be my car for big commute to work. Now it's the wife's as my job means public transport for work. I absolutely love this car. It is super comfy, super practical, quick enough to take many by surprise, does 40mpg plus which means 700+ miles between fill ups,has classic looks, insulates you from the outside world, is a great place to spend time doing BIG distances and I don't think I will ever sell it.

Problems are the seats don't fold down so long items are a pain, not the most practical saloon in the world but can seat 4 six footers and eats rear tyres if you use all of that diesel torque.

 

[rd993]

The CLS used to be my car for big commute to work. Now it's the wife's as my job means public transport for work. I absolutely love this car. It is super comfy, super practical, quick enough to take many by surprise, does 40mpg plus which means 700+ miles between fill ups,has classic looks, insulates you from the outside world, is a great place to spend time doing BIG distances and I don't think I will ever sell it.

Problems are the seats don't fold down so long items are a pain, not the most practical saloon in the world but can seat 4 six footers and eats rear tyres if you use all of that diesel torque.

Thanks for that - definitely one for the list!