Installing a car seat can cause plenty of parental frustration. And, more often than not -- after cursing those confusing latches and tussling with tethers-- it is done incorrectly. But finally, a new study says what many of us have suspected all along: Improper installation is not our fault! Blame the car design industry. Read more from MSNBC
Here are the 2011 vehicle models that meet all three easy-installation criteria:
- Audi A4 Quattro
- Cadillac Escalade
- Chevrolet Equinox LT
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab LT
- Chevrolet Suburban LT
- Chevrolet Tahoe LS
- Chrysler Town & Country (2010)
- Dodge Caliber Mainstreet
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab
- Ford Escape XLT
- Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab
- GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab SLE
- Honda Pilot EX-L
- Kia Sedona LX
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Mercedes-Benz C300
- Mercedes-Benz E350
- Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe GS
- Mitsubishi Lancer ES
- Toyota Tacoma extended cab
- 2011 models that don’t meet any easy-installation criteria:
- Buick Enclave CX
- Chevrolet Impala LT
- Dodge Avenger Express
- Ford Flex SEL
- Ford Taurus Limited
- Hyundai Sonata Limited
- Toyota Sienna XLE