march update on the britax frontier

Mar 20

Posted by: Rachel in: blog, carseats, i want that, parenting, ramblings

I have a lot of incoming links from a message board that I cannot view, as I am not a member. So here’s the latest Frontier information. Once again, this is all subject to change, the updated release date as of right now is May 2008. Britax tends to be a bit conservative with their measurements of top harness slots, so we are hoping that people measuring it themselves will get a little bit higher than the projected 18.25. There have already been numerous complaints about the price (projected to be $279), especially with the Nautilus out (made by Graco, it will be the Frontier’s most similar competitor). I do love the colors, they have a more European/sporty look. I especially like the red on black. No surprise Britax includes a girly color, as they tend to overly cater to girl patterns. Notice how much it does resemble the foreign seat in my previous speculation post.

Details and Pricing on the Britax Frontier may change as more information is released. Please check again later for updates.

The Britax Frontier Combination Booster Seat offers True Side Impact Protection that grows with your child. The Britax Frontier is the highest forward-facing 5-point harness weight capacity seat in the industry featuring True Side Impact Protection (TSIP), a non-rethread harness and headrest adjustment. The Britax Frontier is also equipped with retractable cup-holders.

The Forward Facing 5-point harness can accommodate children from 25-80 pounds using the top tether and can be converted to a 40-100 pound belt positioning booster seat.

The Britax Frontier is LATCH and Versa Tether equipped.

Features:

  • Eight harness heights and three buckle positions
  • One-hand headrest and harness adjustment for easy and accurate adjustment
  • Rotating soft-touch armrests
  • Weight: 24 pounds

Dimensions:

  • 19.5 inches W x 22 inches H x 26.5 inches D
  • Harnessed (Headrest Extended) 19.5 inches H x 27.75 inches H x 27 inches D
  • Booster 19.5 x 22 x 20
  • Booster (Headrest Extended) 19.5 x 25.25 x 20

Interior Product Dimensions:

  • Seating Compartment Height 21.5 inches
  • Seat Area Depth 13.5 inches
  • Seat Area Width 12 inches
  • Shoulder Width 15.25 inches
  • Harness Slot Heights 12.25, 13.1, 14, 14.9, 15.75, 16.5, 17.4 and 18.25 inches
  • Buckle Strap Depth 5, 6.5 and 8.25 inches

Available in four styles: Canyon, Red Rock, Rushmore and Pink Sky

Comments

4 Responses to “march update on the britax frontier”

    Gabrielle
    April 17th, 2008 9:11 am

    Almost everything I’ve read online says that the Frontier is not shipping til May, but I’ve confirmed that they’re in stock and shipping at EliteCarSeats.com - http://www.elitecarseats.com/Britax-Frontier-toddler-car-seat.pro

    Patricia
    April 26th, 2008 3:47 pm

    I just purchased the pink Britax Frontier last night (April 25, 2008) for my 4 year old daughter at http://www.babyage.com, so, they are available for purchase now. If you go to http://www.upromise.com first, then link to the babyage site, you will also obtain 3% college savings! I paid $279 w/free shipping, which is about what I paid for my Britax Marathon a few years ago. I am so excited and happy about the Frontier! The 80 lb. weight limit w/ a 5 point harness and LATCH is GREAT! THANK YOU SO MUCH BRITAX! I was very distressed and afraid for my daughters safety putting her in a regular booster, without a 5 point harness and sole reliance on a conventional seatbelt. I will be sure to post again with my experience once I receive it and it is installed. :-)

    Tom
    May 1st, 2008 6:19 pm

    We found this website
    that IS shipping and felt better knowing that all the proceeds went to raise money to buy car seats for children in need.

    [comment author’s url was removed, as I do not feel it is appropriate here]

    Rachel says: The Hip Monkey is a store created by the Kyle David Miller Foundation, 100% of the net proceeds are used to purchase carseats for donation to families who are not able to afford higher weight harness seats. Please visit the Kyle David Miller Foundation website for more information.

    Suzanne
    August 17th, 2008 12:41 am

    Just wondering if there was further info on this

    Thanks

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