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3 Across Installations: Which Car Seats Will Fit in a Hyundai Accent?

The Hyundai Accent is one of the most affordable cars you can buy new today in the United States, which is part of why it’s such a popular car among young professionals and small families.  Competing with the Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta, Toyota Prius C, and Toyota Yaris, it’s a low-cost alternative in the mini-car market, and it’s rapidly growing in popularity. You can haul a surprisingly large number of things in it, including little ones in 3 across configurations, as I learned this past weekend. Here are the results of my efforts to fit 3 car seats in a Hyundai Accent.

You know the basics of best practices in car seat safety: rear-face as long as possible (until 4 or 5 like the Swedes), followed by harnessing until they can safely use booster seats (until at least 5, like the Swedes), and then boostering until the 5 step test is passed (typically between 10, 11, and 12). The goal is to keep your little ones safe by using the safest restraints and positions we know of for as long as possible.

However, in order to put this information to use, you need to know a bit more about which car seats will and will not fit well in particular car models, which is where guides like this come in. Several scraped knuckles later, I can confirm that it’s not only possible to fit car seats in a Hyundai Accent, it’s actually possible to fit several car seats in the Accent without too much trouble. My results are below. The results apply to both the sedan and wagon (hatchback) version of the Accent.

You can access the complete 3 across guide for every vehicle here and the complete list of recommended seats hereCanadians can find recommended seats here. 3 across car seat images are courtesy of Wikipedia.

2018, 2019, 2020 Hyundai Accent (HC)

Guaranteed 3 across installations:

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf (x3).

Chicco KeyFit 30 (x3).

Clek Oobr (x3).

Diono Radian RXT (x3).

Diono Radian R120 (x3).

Diono Radian R100 (x3).

Combi Coccoro (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT, Diono Radian / RXT, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Diono Radian / RXT, Chicco KeyFit 30, Diono Radian / RXT.

Chicco KeyFit 30, Diono Radian / RXT, Diono Radian / RXT.

Tips and Tricks:

This generation of the Hyundai Accent is 165 inches long in the hatchback version and just under 173 inches in the sedan, while expanding slightly to just over 68 inches wide. As a result, you’re going to have to plan more carefully to achieve a 3 across installation than you would in a number of other vehicles, and practically speaking, you barely have any advantages over the previous generation. That’s said, it’s definitely possible to do, so don’t give up. Start out with a seat belt installation for all three seats and don’t be afraid to try different combinations from what I’ve listed above.

accent - 2012 - publicdomain2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Hyundai Accent (RB)

Guaranteed 3 across installations:

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf (x3).

Chicco KeyFit 30 (x3).

Clek Oobr (x3).

Diono Radian RXT (x3).

Diono Radian R120 (x3).

Diono Radian R100 (x3).

Combi Coccoro (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT, Diono Radian / RXT, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Diono Radian / RXT, Chicco KeyFit 30, Diono Radian / RXT.

Chicco KeyFit 30, Diono Radian / RXT, Diono Radian / RXT.

Tips and Tricks:

This generation of the Hyundai Accent is 172 inches long in the sedan version and 67 inches wide. As a result, you’re going to have to plan more carefully to achieve a 3 across installation than you would in a number of other vehicles. That’s said, it’s definitely possible to do, so don’t give up. Start out with a seat belt installation for all three seats and don’t be afraid to try different combinations from what I’ve listed above.

If you find my information on best practices in car and car seat safety helpful, you can do your shopping through this Amazon link. Canadians can shop here for Canadian purchases. Have a question or want to discuss best practices? Send me an email at carcrashdetective [at] gmail [dot] com.

3 Across Installations: Which Car Seats Fit In a Dodge Ram?

The Dodge Ram [known these days as a Ram] is one of the most popular large pickup trucks in the United States, competing with models like the Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Honda Ridgeline, and Chevrolet Silverado, which means that it’s also used by a large number of families to transport children to school and around as a means of transportation. However, transporting children safely in a pickup truck means having some basic knowledge of car seat safety, which is reviewed below. This article is about achieving successful 3 across car seat installations in the Dodge Ram.

You know the basics of best practices in car seat safety: I typically suggest keeping children rear-facing as long as possible (until 4 or 5 like the Swedes), followed by harnessing until they can safely use booster seats (until at least 5, like the Swedes), and then boostering until the 5 step test is passed (typically between 10, 11, and 12). Beyond that, I suggest keeping kids in the back seat until at least 13, and delaying teen solo driving until 18 if possible. These recommendations are based on what we know about child safety at various ages, and about what configurations offer children the best odds of surviving crashes without serious injury.

However, for this information to be of use, you need to know which car seats in particular are going to fit in your Dodge Ram, especially when it comes to 3 across installations and puzzling convertible seats, infant seats, boosters, and combination seats together. I had the chance to test out a number of seats in a Dodge Ram recently, and here are some of the installations I was able to achieve.You can access the complete 3 across guide for every vehicle here and the complete list of recommended seats here. The Canadian car seat guide is available here. 3 across car seat images are courtesy of Wikipedia.

2019, 2020 Dodge Ram (DT)

Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x2), Clek Foonf.

Clek Foonf (x3).

Diono Radian 3RXT (x3).

Diono Radian 3RX (x3).

Clek Oobr (x3).

Graco 4Ever, Diono Monterey, Graco 4Ever (reader tip – thank you!)

Combi Cocorro (x3).

Chicco KeyFit 30, Britax Pinnacle 90, Clek Foonf.

Clek Fllo, Britax Pinnacle 90, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Clek Foonf, Britax Frontier 90, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier 90, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard G4.1, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon ClickTight, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon G4.1, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Pavilion G4, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Diono Radian / RXT, Chicco KeyFit 30, Graco TurboBooster.

Diono Radian / RXT, Diono Radian / RXT, Graco TurboBooster.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard G4.1, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon ClickTight, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon G4.1, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Pavilion G4, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Tips and Tricks:

The fifth generation of the Dodge Ram in the Quad Cab edition (4×2 or 4×4) with the 5’7″ box is just under 229 inches long and 82 inches wide. The Crew Cab (4×2 or 4×4) with the 6’4″ box is just under 242 inches long and 82 inches wide. All of this means that you won’t have any trouble with most 3 across installations. If you do find yourself having some trouble, just switch to seat belt installations on the outboard seats instead of LATCH installations to get a bit more space.

It’s important to note that the middle seat is a short one in the Ram, and that you won’t be able to fit most seats there that require 100% of the seat base to be on the seat. Most seats obey the 80% rule, in that a 20% overlap is allowed, but some seats–like the Clek Fllo–do not, and require the entire base to sit on the vehicle’s seat. Thanks to a reader for this tip!

ram - 2011 - publicdomain2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Dodge Ram (DS, DJ, D2)

Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x2), Clek Foonf.

Clek Foonf (x3).

Diono Radian 3RXT (x3).

Diono Radian 3RX (x3).

Clek Oobr (x3).

Graco 4Ever, Diono Monterey, Graco 4Ever (reader tip – thank you!)

Combi Cocorro (x3).

Chicco KeyFit 30, Britax Pinnacle 90, Clek Foonf.

Clek Fllo, Britax Pinnacle 90, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Clek Foonf, Britax Frontier 90, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier 90, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard G4.1, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon ClickTight, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon G4.1, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Pavilion G4, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Diono Radian / RXT, Chicco KeyFit 30, Graco TurboBooster.

Diono Radian / RXT, Diono Radian / RXT, Graco TurboBooster.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard G4.1, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon ClickTight, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon G4.1, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Pavilion G4, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Tips and Tricks:

The fourth generation of the Dodge Ram in the 2wd Crew Cab edition is roughly 228 inches long and 79 inches wide, which means that you shouldn’t have any trouble with most 3 across installations. If you do find yourself having some trouble, just switch to seat belt installations on the outboard seats instead of LATCH installations to get a bit more space.

It’s important to note that the middle seat is a short one in the Ram, and that you won’t be able to fit most seats there that require 100% of the seat base to be on the seat. Most seats obey the 80% rule, in that a 20% overlap is allowed, but some seats–like the Clek Fllo–do not, and require the entire base to sit on the vehicle’s seat. Thanks to a reader for this tip!

ram - 2006 - publicdomain2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Dodge Ram

Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT (x3).

Combi Cocorro (x3).

Chicco KeyFit 30, Britax Pinnacle 90, Clek Foonf.

Clek Fllo, Britax Pinnacle 90, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Clek Foonf, Britax Frontier 90, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier 90, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard G4.1, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon ClickTight, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon G4.1, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Pavilion G4, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Diono Radian / RXT, Chicco KeyFit 30, Graco TurboBooster.

Diono Radian / RXT, Diono Radian / RXT, Graco TurboBooster.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard G4.1, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon ClickTight, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Marathon G4.1, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Britax Pavilion G4, Clek Fllo, Britax Frontier G1.1.

Tips and Tricks:

The 2002-2008 generation of the Dodge Ram is between 208 and 295 inches long, depending on which trim and cab level you select, and uniformly 80 inches wide. In other words, you’ll be able to fit pretty much any car seats you’d like to in 3 across configurations; the biggest issue to watch out for will be front-to-back space; depending on your cab, you might not have any or you might have a ton to play with. This is a universal issue among pickup trucks when it comes to 3 across installation challenges.

If you find my information on best practices in car and car seat safety helpful, you can do your shopping through this Amazon link. Canadians can shop here for Canadian purchases. Have a question or want to discuss best practices? Send me an email at carcrashdetective [at] gmail [dot] com.

3 Across Installations: Which Car Seats Will Fit In a Toyota Yaris?

The Toyota Yaris (known overseas as the Vitz, Vios, Belta, and Platz, depending on which generation and sedan/hatchback configuration you’re looking at) is a small yet surprisingly roomy and family-friendly car, and a large number of young parents are discovering that it can work quite well with one, two, or even three children. It competes with other minicars like the Honda Fit, Kia Rio, Ford Fiesta, Toyota Prius C, and Hyundai Accent, and does so well. It has a small ecological footprint for a car and is good on gas and easy on the wallet. I took it upon myself to find out how it dealt with car seats, especially when it came to putting 3 car seats in a Toyota Yaris.

You know the basics of best practices in car seat safety: rear-face as long as possible (ideally until 4!), and then forward-face as long as possible (ideally until 8!), and then booster until a regular belt fits your child (which typically happens between 10 and 12). These suggestions are based on research about what factors make kids most likely to survive serious crashes. I recommend them and live by them.

If you’re going to use the information above, however, you need to have a car seat or two or three to use for your kids. Here are all of the car seats I can say with certainty work with the Toyota Yaris over various years. I’ll add more seats to this list as I get to them, but here is what I’ve got so far, especially when it comes to 3 across installations in the Toyota Yaris. These combinations apply equally to the sedan and wagon (hatchback) versions of the Yaris.

You can access the complete 3 across guide for every vehicle here and the complete list of recommended seats here. I’ve put together a list of Canadian car seat recommendations here. 3 across car seat images are courtesy of Wikipedia.

yaris - 2012 - publicdomain2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Toyota Yaris (XP130)

Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf (x3).

Chicco KeyFit 30 (x3).

Clek Oobr (x3).

Diono Radian RXT (x3).

Diono Radian R120 (x3).

Diono Radian R100 (x3).

Combi Coccoro (x3).

Tips and Tricks:

This generation of the Toyota Yaris is 153 inches long and 67 inches wide in the hatchback, which will make a number of 3 across installations a challenge, if not impossible. However, it’s definitely possible to make it work in at least a few cases. Make sure to use seat belt installations for each car seat instead of LATCH installations, as you’re going to need every spare inch you can get. Also take your time to find combinations of seats that puzzle well together; the list above is, of course, only partially complete.

Definitely pick up an angle adjuster if you’re planning on rear-facing with a Radian; you’re not going to have any leg room as a driver or front-row passenger if you don’t have one of these installed.

yaris - 2007 - publicdomain2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Toyota Yaris (XP90)

Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf (x3).

Chicco KeyFit 30 (x3).

Clek Oobr (x3).

Diono Radian RXT (x3).

Diono Radian R120 (x3).

Diono Radian R100 (x3).

Combi Coccoro (x3).

Tips and Tricks:

This generation of the Toyota Yaris is 148 to 149 inches long in the hatchback and 169 inches long in the sedan. It measures 67 inches wide in both versions, which will make a number of 3 across installations a challenge, if not impossible. To put it practically, it’s as difficult for 3 across setups as the generation that follows it, and it’s a bit more difficult to obtain front-to-back space than the 2012+ generation.

However, as is the case in the following generation, it’s definitely possible to make puzzling 3 seats across the back seat work in at least a few cases. As usual, make sure to use seat belt installations for each car seat instead of LATCH installations, as you’re going to need every spare inch you can get.

Once again, definitely pick up an angle adjuster if you’re planning on rear-facing with a Radian; you’re not going to have any leg room as a driver or front-row passenger if you don’t have one of these installed.

A potential issue to keep in mind regarding the Radian in the center is that you might not be able to get a secure installation there; I’d personally go with a Fllo or Foonf in the center if possible, although it’s still technically possible with a Diono seat. The hump in the middle seat is what makes the installation difficult.

If you find the information on car safety, recommended car seats, and car seat reviews on this car seat blog helpful, you can shop through this Amazon link for any purchases, car seat-related or not. Canadians can shop through this link for Canadian purchases.

3 Across Installations: Which Car Seats Fit In a Ford Taurus?

The Ford Taurus is one of the longest running current sedans available in the United States, and generations of families have been raised in it. The current generation of the Taurus is the safest yet, and I was excited to put it through its paces in order to see which car seats fit well in a Ford Taurus. The good news is that whether you’ve got a newer Taurus or an older one, it’s a traditionally car seat friendly car, which means that you’ll have a lot of choices at your disposal for 3 across installations in the Taurus.

You know the basics of best practices in car seat safety: rear-face as long as possible (ideally until 4!), and then forward-face as long as possible (ideally until 8!), and then booster until a regular belt fits your child (which typically happens between 10 and 12).

However, for any of these bits of information to be useful, of course, you need to know what’s going to work, car seat wise, in your particular vehicle. This is where this guide comes in. It’s my goal to get you set up with the car seats that are guaranteed to fit well in 3 across configurations in your Taurus. This list is naturally incomplete and will only grow with time, so check back for updates or shoot me an email directly.

You can access the complete 3 across guide for every vehicle here and the complete list of recommended seats here. 3 across car seat images are courtesy of Wikipedia.

taurus - 2010 - publicdomain2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Ford Taurus

Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT (x3).

Combi Coccoro (x3).

Evenflo Maestro, Diono Radian / RXT, Britax Frontier 90.

Graco Contender (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT (x3).

Graco Size4Me 65 (x3).

Chicco KeyFit 30Clek Foonf, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Chicco KeyFit 30Clek Fllo, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Clek Fllo, Graco Size4Me 65, Diono Radian / RXT.

Clek Fllo, Diono Radian / RXT, Diono Radian / RXT.

Clek Fllo, Graco Size4Me 65, Graco Size4Me 65.

Clek Fllo, Graco Contender, Diono Radian / RXT.

Tips and Tricks:

This generation of the Ford Taurus is 203 inches long and 76 inches wide, which bodes well for most car seat installations. In the Maestro-Radian-Frontier 90 installation, keep in mind that the angle adjuster on the RXT isn’t going to work in this combination. Fortunately, the size of the Taurus means that front driver and passenger leg room shouldn’t be seriously compromised here. As always, aim for seat belt installations to get the maximum amount of side to side space; save the LATCH anchors for another time.

taurus - 2009 - publicdomain2008, 2009 Ford Taurus

Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT (x3).

Combi Coccoro (x3).

Graco Contender (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT (x3).

Graco Size4Me 65 (x3).

Chicco KeyFit 30Clek Foonf, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Chicco KeyFit 30Clek Fllo, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Clek Fllo, Graco Size4Me 65, Diono Radian / RXT.

Clek Fllo, Diono Radian / RXT, Diono Radian / RXT.

Clek Fllo, Graco Size4Me 65, Graco Size4Me 65.

Clek Fllo, Graco Contender, Diono Radian / RXT.

Tips and Tricks:

This generation of the Ford Taurus is just under 202 inches long and just over 74 inches wide, which means you’ll have an easier time with 3 across installations here than you would in most other cars currently on the road. That said, it will still be to your advantage to use your seat belts to make the combinations work instead of the LATCH system, since the LATCH anchors aren’t spaced optimally and will make fitting a seat in the center position more difficult than it needs to be.

taurus - 2000 - publicdomain2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Ford Taurus

Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT (x3).

Combi Coccoro (x3).

Graco Contender (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT (x3).

Graco Size4Me 65 (x3).

Chicco KeyFit 30Clek Foonf, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Chicco KeyFit 30Clek Fllo, Chicco KeyFit 30.

Clek Fllo, Graco Size4Me 65, Diono Radian / RXT.

Clek Fllo, Diono Radian / RXT, Diono Radian / RXT.

Clek Fllo, Graco Size4Me 65, Graco Size4Me 65.

Clek Fllo, Graco Contender, Diono Radian / RXT.

Tips and Tricks:

This generation of the Ford Taurus is just under 198 inches long and exactly 73 inches wide, which means you’ll be able to fit a generous number of car seats across the back row, although it will be a bit harder than it is in the generations that follow. That said, it will still be to your advantage to use your seat belts to make the combinations work instead of the LATCH system, since the LATCH anchors aren’t spaced optimally and will make fitting a seat in the center position more difficult than it needs to be.

If you find the information on car safety, recommended car seats, and car seat reviews on this car seat blog helpful, you can shop through this Amazon link for any purchases, car seat-related or not. Canadians can shop through this link for Canadian purchases.

3 Across Installations: Which Car Seats Will Fit In a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a highly popular SUV in the United States, and it’s frequently chosen by parents looking for a sporty way to transport their children. I got a hold of a Jeep Grand Cherokee and made it my mission for the weekend to see which car seats would and wouldn’t fit in it, particularly in 3 across configurations. Here’s what I found. But before going into that, let’s review some basic principles of car safety.

You know the basics of best practices in car seat safety: rear-face as long as possible (ideally until 4!), and then forward-face as long as possible (ideally until 8!), and then booster until a regular belt fits your child (which typically happens between 10 and 12).

However, if you’re going to be able to use this information, you need to know which car seats are going to work in your Grand Cherokee, or whichever vehicle you’re driving. Some car seats make 3 across installations more feasible than others, and it’s been my goal for a while to set up a comprehensive list of which seats will and won’t work in particular vehicles. Here are my experiences to date of fitting infant, convertible, and booster seats in the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

You can access the complete 3 across guide for every vehicle here and the complete list of recommended seats here. 3 across car seat images are courtesy of Wikipedia.

jgc - 2011 - publicdomain2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)

Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf
 (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT (x3).

Combi Coccoro (x3).

Evenflo Maestro, Graco Size4Me 65, Diono Radian / RXT.

Evenflo Maestro, Graco Contender, Diono Radian / RXT.

Tips and Tricks:

This generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 190 inches long and 76 inches wide, which should make most 3 across installations a rather straightforward affair in its generous back row. Keep in mind that the general advice I give about using seat belt installations when attempting 3 across setups will still hold here; it gives you much more room than what you’ll get in a LATCH installation.

22005-gradncherokee-pd005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)

Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf
 (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT (x3).

Combi Coccoro (x3).

Evenflo Maestro, Graco Size4Me 65, Diono Radian / RXT.

Evenflo Maestro, Graco Contender, Diono Radian / RXT.

Tips and Tricks:

This generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 186 inches long and 73 inches wide, which again means it’s both narrower and shorter than the succeeding generation but still at least as wide as a mid-sized sedan. Keep in mind that the general advice I give about using seat belt installations when attempting 3 across setups will still hold here; it gives you much more room than what you’ll get in a LATCH installation.

192005-gradncherokee-pd99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)2
Guaranteed 3 across installations: 

Clek Fllo (x3).

Clek Foonf
 (x3).

Diono Radian / RXT (x3).

Combi Coccoro (x3).

Evenflo Maestro, Graco Size4Me 65, Diono Radian / RXT.

Evenflo Maestro, Graco Contender, Diono Radian / RXT.

Tips and Tricks:

This generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 181 inches long and just under 73 inches wide, which means it’s both narrower and shorter than the succeeding generation but still at least as wide as a mid-sized sedan.

The Grand Cherokee in this generation may not come with lap and shoulder belts in the center seat of the back row, and you’ll also be dealing with a lack of LATCH in some cases. However, given that you don’t need LATCH for a safe installation, don’t let this deter you. Similarly, you can install most car seats with just a lap belt, although this won’t work for booster seats.

Keep in mind that the general advice I give about using seat belt installations when attempting 3 across setups will still hold here; it gives you much more room than what you’ll get in a LATCH installation even if you’re lucky enough to have LATCH in this GC generation.

If you find the information on car safety, recommended car seats, and car seat reviews on this car seat blog helpful, you can shop through this Amazon link for any purchases, car seat-related or not. Canadians can shop through this link for Canadian purchases.