Subaru Forester STI rear passenger space

[ss1977]

Hello all,

Just wondering if anyone who has a Subaru Forester STI would be kind enough to do me a favour? I'm interested in the distance measurement between the seat back of the front seat backrest and the rear passenger seat backrest (to accommodate a rear-facing car seat). With the front seat adjusted to allow a passenger of average height to sit comfortably, is the distance at least 76cm? Any info would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Simon

[ss1977]

Thanks for all the helpful replies everyone. From the sounds of things, it seems like it's going to be a bit tight back there. The car seat in question is a Kiddy Evo-lunafix, which has a lie flat position making it rather long.

I see what you mean MDMA about the slope of the seat back allowing more clearance (76cm is the total length I measured in the store). I think I'm just going to try and find somewhere with a 2002-2008(?) Forester for sale and see if the seat might fit, otherwise it's back to the drawing board!

Thanks for the suggestion of the Outback Ved, I'll have a look into them.

[ss1977]

Thanks again for all the advice. I've managed to find a place closeby who have a couple Forester STIs in stock so will pop down there with the car seat and check the fitment. Sounds like it should fit, fingers crossed!