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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 07:44 PM
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Has anyone successfully fit a baby stroller in the Rapide's trunk? Or is there not enough space?
If you have an umbrella-type stroller, it will fit. Something like Orbit will not.

In terms of a car seat for anything but an infant, I have a Diono Radian RXT in my 2012 Rapide that fits perfectly (forward facing) with the isofix mounts (same as latch here in the U.S.). That has worked for me for ages 2 to 4.5.

In my DB9 I have a BubbleBum booster seat which works for the 4.5 year old without taking up too much room:. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SH3MN70/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_JHVM62iuTa82m

I have no advice if you need a rear-facing infant seat other than you are probably out of luck. Just hang on to the 1.5 year point and you'll be good to go in a Rapide with the Diono Radian RXT.
 
Old Feb 10, 2017 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by electronaut
If you have an umbrella-type stroller, it will fit. Something like Orbit will not.

In terms of a car seat for anything but an infant, I have a Diono Radian RXT in my 2012 Rapide that fits perfectly (forward facing) with the isofix mounts (same as latch here in the U.S.). That has worked for me for ages 2 to 4.5.

In my DB9 I have a BubbleBum booster seat which works for the 4.5 year old without taking up too much room:. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SH3MN70/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_JHVM62iuTa82m

I have no advice if you need a rear-facing infant seat other than you are probably out of luck. Just hang on to the 1.5 year point and you'll be good to go in a Rapide with the Diono Radian RXT.
Diono RXT is a heavy car seat. It would damage the leather.
 
Old Feb 10, 2017 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by powerbeautysoulAM
Diono RXT is a heavy car seat. It would damage the leather.
It isn't that heavy and I have a protector under it -- so far no damage in 2 years. No matter what car seat, other than a booster, you are supposed to cinch down the hell out of it -- that has more to do with hurting the leather than the seat weight!
 
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Aston should make a stroller that will fit in the trunk and offer it with their accessories. Definitely self propelled with at least a V6.
 
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Can't believe I'm asking this. What stroller model do you have?
Quote of the century.
 
Old Jul 23, 2021 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by electronaut
If you have an umbrella-type stroller, it will fit. Something like Orbit will not.

In terms of a car seat for anything but an infant, I have a Diono Radian RXT in my 2012 Rapide that fits perfectly (forward facing) with the isofix mounts (same as latch here in the U.S.). That has worked for me for ages 2 to 4.5.

In my DB9 I have a BubbleBum booster seat which works for the 4.5 year old without taking up too much room:. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SH3MN70..._JHVM62iuTa82m

I have no advice if you need a rear-facing infant seat other than you are probably out of luck. Just hang on to the 1.5 year point and you'll be good to go in a Rapide with the Diono Radian RXT.
wish I would have found this forum before buying the one I just bought the wayb pico. It was the smallest seat at 14” wide the same width as the seat.
 
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I dig my Rapide, have owned it for 4-5 years. The biggest drawback is its size. It's similar size to an S Class Mercedes and it's quite apparent when it comes time to park it. The other is across similar AM models of the era is that the parking sensor must be manually engaged if the car has not been in reverse.
 
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