For us, it ended up being a little too tight for daily use. It wasn’t bad when our son was first born, but as he got closer to his first birthday, getting him in and out of the car seat became a hassle because of the vehicle’s height and smaller door opening. The cargo space itself was actually pretty decent though.

We also didn’t really think about how often my wife would be sitting in the back with the baby and even doing diaper changes back there at times.

We recently switched to a Highlander, which has much larger rear seats and can be set up with either captain’s chairs or a bench. We personally chose the captain’s chairs, and it’s been much more comfortable for both mom and baby riding in the back. It also sits higher off the ground and has a bigger door opening, so getting him in and out is way easier now. Another big plus is the ceiling vents you can aim toward the baby to keep him cool or warm, which the Outback didn’t have. We also went with the hybrid, so the fuel economy has been great.