Infasecure Grandeur Astra Review

Specifications

RRP

$709

Type

Type A4/G convertible car seat

Weight

11kg

Age

Rearward facing: 0 – 30 mo (approx)
Forward facing: 12 mo – 8 yrs (approx)

Dimensions

H 73-88 x W 44 x L 50 cm

Height markers

Lower marker
(must rearward face under marker): 34cm
Middle marker (turn to forward facing): 39cm
Upper marker (stop use): 51cm

Anchoring

Seat Belt

Adjustability

9 recline positions
One-handed headrest & harness adjustment

Harness

5-point harness

Other features

Air Cocoon Technology integrated
Active Fabric covers
Machine-washable, press-stud covers
Seat protector

Warranty

12 months for material and fabrics e.g. foam, covers, inserts
2 years for straps and webbing e.g. harness straps, top tether strap
5 years for hardware and fittings e.g. harness buckle
10 years on the manufacturing of the seat moulding i.e. the blow moulded seat shell

CREP safety rating*

Protection rating

Forward facing
1.8
1.8/5
Rearward facing
2.6
2.6/5

Ease of use rating

Forward facing
2.3
2.3/5
Rearward facing
2.5
2.5/5

*Tested as Grandeur Treo

Pros and cons

Pros

+ Narrowest 0-8 convertible car seat available, fits 3-wide in the rear
+ Air Cocoon Technology side impact protection
+ Extended rearward facing

Cons

– Expensive
– Heavy

Bottom line:

The Infasecure Grandeur Astra is one of Infasecure’s more expensive 0-8 convertible car seats. It does have extended rearward facing capability. The Astra comes with ‘Active Fabric covers’ which are designed to be hard wearing, cool and breathable. While it has side impact protection, it does not rate well on the CREP safety ratings. The seat is particularly narrow which may suit smaller cars, but only get if on sale as better value can be found elsewhere.

Who this is for:

Parents looking for a narrow 0-8 convertible car seat and can find this on discount.

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