March Mayhem: Special Family-Car Tests and Measurements on our Eight Competitors – MotorTrend

We perform a lot of instrumented tests with a lot of expensive equipment during our vehicle evaluations, but sometimes we need to break out a few special tools: tape measures, car seats, and luggage. Although we publish automakers’ data on headroom and cargo space, sometimes you need real, everyday objects to understand how a vehicle will work for your life. With a family-focused comparison like this, we wanted to make sure we considered the needs of families with children young and old with a number of extra measurements and tests. Here’s a handy key to help you as you sift through the data. Please note all of the measurements are approximate.

    MotorTrend’s March Mayhem is here! As part of our quest to find the best family car, we invited eight vehicles to compete in a winner-take-all bracket. Check out each comparison test below.

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      Blazer

      Child Seat: Wide opening, plus door swings to about 80 degrees. Low opening height makes loading a little tricky, both for the seat and the kid. A lot of ducking to reach inside and around the seat to fasten belts. LATCH points are exposed and easy to clip in to. Sliding rear seat lets you bring the kid closer to the front so you can reach them. Rear seat recline lets you adjust to your child seat.
      Twins Test: No
      Rear Seat Height: 28.0-31.5 in
      Side Step-In Height: 19.5 in
      Lift-Over Height: 29.5 in
      Cargo Area (W x D): 42.5 x 44.0 in
      Suitcase: 2-4 stacked flat or on edge, limited space left.

















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