Are 3rd row seats dangerous?

Yes! The third row is likely the safest place you can seat a child in a vehicle that offers such a row, and I’d estimate the center seat of the third row to be the safest location in a vehicle. This is very rare in the US, but statistically, it’s still safer than forward-facing anywhere else in the vehicle.

Are rear facing 3rd row seats safe?

A child properly restrained in the third row is quite safe, at least as safe as in the second row overall. Choice of rear seating position can make a difference, but simply being properly restrained in any appropriate rear seating position is the the main factor in reducing fatalities.

Are rear facing station wagon seats safe?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a trade group, estimates that 94% of fatal crashes are frontal accidents. In a frontal crash, a rear-facing seat can be quite safe, because the force of crash on the body is distributed against the entire seat back.

Does the Mercedes wagon have a third row?

The third row is predictably limited in terms of space – best reserved for young children. The E-Class wagon offers 35 cubic feet of trunk space with the third-row seats down. Folding down the second row gives drivers access to 64 cubic feet.

What is the safest 3 row SUV?

The Safest SUVs You Can Buy In 2021:

• 2021 Mazda CX-3.
• 2021 Mazda CX-30.
• 2021 Subaru Forester.
• 2021 Mazda CX-5.
• 2021 Subaru Ascent.
• 2021 Ford Explorer.
• 2021 Hyundai Palisade.
• 2021 Volvo XC40.

Do you really need 3rd row seating?

The obvious benefit to a third-row vehicle is the extra space. Vans and SUVs with this addition can fit seven or more people, which is a must for commuters with a large family. There’s also the option to fold the seats flat or remove the bench entirely. This can provide extra space to carry a lot of cargo.

Are backward seats legal?

California Law. Current California Law: Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. ​Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat.

What cars had backwards seats?

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon is the only model that currently offers rear-facing jump seats, which used to be a common feature on station wagons.

Does Mercedes have a station wagon?

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class station wagon’s key attributes are there for all to see: it’s practical, great-looking, luxurious, and rare. That’s enough to make this lovely long-roof model a Car and Driver favorite. Check out the bonkers 603-hp Mercedes-AMG E63 S station wagon.