Maxi-Cosi Moda Review
Specifications
RRP
$689
Type
Type A4/B convertible car seat
Weight
8.0kg
Age
Rearward facing: 0 – 2-3yrs (approx)
Forward facing: 12mo – 4yrs (approx)
Dimensions
H 62-75 x W 46 x D 45 cm
(57cm depth in rearward facing mode)
Height markers
Lower marker
(must rearward face under marker): n/a
Middle marker (turn to forward facing): n/a
Upper marker (stop use): n/a
Anchoring
ISOFIX
Seatbelt
Adjustability
5 position adjustable headrest
3 position forward-facing seat recline
Harness
5-point harness
Other features
G-CELL side protection
Air Protect superior side impact protection
New and Improved Head support
Harness guides
Harness holders
Soft and Plush newborn insert
Cool Baby Wicking Fabric
“QuickFit” – raises head and shoulder height in one motion without removing seat
Fabric back shield to provide extra protection for your car
Removable and machine washable seat covers
Warranty
10 years on shell and 3 years on fabric
The Maxi-Cosi Accident Exchange Service offers new for old replacement of your car seat in the event of a car accident.
CREP safety rating using ISOFIX
Protection rating
Ease of use rating
CREP safety rating using seat belt
Protection rating
Ease of use rating
Pros and cons
Pros
+ Top of the line safety features (Air Protect and G-Cell)
+ Short depth in rearward facing
+ Extended rearward facing to 2-3 years
+ ISOFIX
+ Infant insert for younger babies
Cons
– Newborn insert is very warm for baby
– Not that narrow for a ‘compact’ seat
Bottom line:
The Maxi-Cosi Moda is one of Maxi-Cosi’s high end convertible car seats. Air Protect head cushion protection and G-Cell side impact protection represents has the latest safety technology. Extended rearward facing to 2-3 years is an additional possibility if you want to be especially safe.
The Moda also has ISOFIX connectors for easy anchoring, and ‘Cool Baby Wicking Fabric’ to help during warmer days. An infant insert keeps newborn babies cocooned, but can make your baby too warm. It is also compact at 46cm wide and 45cm deep but is not as narrow as other car seats such as the Britax Graphene.
It has a price tag to match its feature set at $689 but there are plenty of options available for this kind of money, so it might come down to which one catches the eye as compared to the features.
Who this is for:
Parents looking for a high-end compact convertible car seat.
