Europeans Can Turn 2 Car Seats into 4 Child Seats, but It's Illegal in America
a month ago
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- The Multimac is a European device that converts a four-seater car into a six-seater by shrinking adult seats to kid-size.
- It is illegal in the U.S. due to failing FMVSS 213 standards, primarily because it requires mounting to the car's floor, which U.S. test rigs lack.
- Multimac undergoes rigorous crash testing in Europe, including at VTI in Sweden, and is endorsed by various European safety agencies.
- Safety concerns include limited rear-facing capacity (up to 13kg), lack of side-impact protection, and children being closer to potential impact points.
- In the U.S., larger vehicles are more common, making the Multimac less practical, while in Europe, it offers a space-saving solution for families with small cars.