The combination of a wide base, large Isofix buckles, and the steep angle of the stabilising bar means the Isofix installation in rear-facing mode ends up loose — not as tight as a seat belt installation. The height markers on this seat are also lower than Britax and Infa car seats, so you’ll get less use out of it than those two brands.
📋 Maxi Cosi Euro ISOGO car seat description
The wait is finally over — it’s now possible to buy a Maxi Cosi Euro child restraint with Isofix. However, Dorel named the new Isofix version the Euro ISOGO, not “Euro Isofix.”
The reason: the “Isofix” name itself is owned by Britax and Volkswagen, so Dorel had to rename their version to “ISO” child restraint (ISOGO).
🔧 The ISOGO system
The Euro ISOGO is a flexible Isofix child restraint. The alternative to flexible Isofix is the rigid Isofix system.
Rigid systems attach directly to the car’s frame, transferring more energy directly into the restraint — but at the time of writing, there are no rigid Isofix car seats currently available in Australia.
🛠️ Installing ISOGO
The first thing you’ll notice is that the base of the seat is wider than the Isofix attachment points (normally 28cm apart). Unfortunately, ISOGO doesn’t achieve a secure installation this way — a seat belt installation must be done to secure the seat properly.
Move the bulky Isofix tightening mechanism to the side, so you can see the red/green indicators.
Tighten the ISOGO connectors until you see a solid green indicator on both sides — this is genuinely difficult and can take up to 30 minutes. Once both indicators are green, connect the upper tether strap and make sure it’s taut and secure.
There’s very little difference from the previous version of the Maxi Cosi Euro, other than G-Cell technology. The harness padding is still attached to the seat cover, and the easy-adjust mechanism is unchanged.
A better alternative to the Maxi Cosi Euro is the Britax Graphene, with an Isofix system that actually works.
❓ Frequently asked questions
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