Recaro monza nova is test (seatfix), child seat tests (2020)

Today in the test of the Recaro Monza Nova IS. Of course, as a parent, you endeavor to offer your child the safest version of the child car seat.

If the investment also turns out to be a sustainable and long-term solution, you have won the main prize. The globally known stroller and child seat manufacturer Recaro offers you one optimal product that meets the requirements mentioned.

The child seat is one of the Recaro box office hits and an absolute gem on the market for child car seats. The ADAC and the ÖAMTC immediately awarded the child seat with good grades. Read in this summary of the test reports what makes this seat special and whether the praises of praise from consumer testers are rightly pounding on the manufacturer’s best seller.

Recaro Monza Nova IS – Technical data: A power pack for the future

The Recaro Monza Nova IS from Recaro is a product of Children’s car seating group 1/2/3. As a result, the seat plays in the absolute premier class of the product range. It has an incredibly long service life, can withstand a high weight and is itself one of the heavyweights.

But first things first: The seat can be used by small children who are between 9 months and 12 years old. During this period, the seat may be loaded with a maximum of 36 kilograms. In order for all the protective functions of the seat to take effect, your child should also have at least 9 kilograms on the Bring scales if you want to use the seat.

When transporting and installing the seat, you should prepare yourself for a little muscle work. The child car seat weighs an impressive 7.1 kilograms. The material is 100% polyester. Of course, the Stuttgart child seat manufacturer Recaro guarantees the manufacture made in Germany. From the technical point of view, the child seat of the manufacturer is an investment in the future.

The child seat convinces in every safety category and is therefore a high-class child car seat that reliably offers every child optimal protection and comfort over the long service life.

Installation in your vehicle: child’s play with and without SEATFIX …

The first impressions of the Recaro Monza Nova IS promise a lot. Above all, high quality and no complications. After the purchase, the assembly of the seat is the first practical step, which already shows that the child seat keeps its promises. You have the choice when installing the seat: With ISOFIX or a standard 3-point belt.

If you choose ISOFIX, you will be helped by the in-house and innovative SEATFIX system. Recaro SEATFIX includes two side connectors that simplify snapping into the ISOFIX brackets and thus further increase security and fastening.

The connectors, which are similar to two locking arms, can be extended and retracted as required to achieve the desired range to the ISOFIX brackets. In addition, the mobility of the connectors serves to make them without installation ISOFIX and SEATFIX just make it disappear.

If you want to attach the seat with the usual belt system, simply lead the locking arms back into the intended area of the seat housing and place the child seat on the back seat. Now simply guide the belt through the marked belt guides and within seconds you have your seat and child safely stored in the vehicle even without ISOFIX.

Operating instructions / instructions for use Monza Nova IS and color variants

The "Racing Edition" of the child seat

The operating and assembly instructions can be found on the official page the manufacturer.

Numerous color variations have appeared for the child seat. We have shown the following colors of the child car seat above:

The safety of the seat: like a caterpillar …

When dealing with the aspect of security, there is a high quality extra after the next. The chain of safety accessories does not seem to end … Even if the assembly of the seat is without a doubt a plus, In this car seat, Recaro placed the focus on the safety of the child in a crystal-clear manner.

The seat has an additional impact shield, which is attached at the level of your child’s stomach. This impact shield reduces the child’s risk of injury in the event of a collision, as it catches possible rotations and holds the toddler safely and firmly in the seat shell (the impact shield can be used until your child has reached a weight of approx. 18 kg).

The Advanced Side Protection (ASP) includes a one-piece foam covering on the two side walls to guarantee optimal protection in the event of a side collision. In addition, the headrest of the seat can be adjusted 11 times in height and depth, so that your child has the best head, neck and shoulder protection in every position.

All components together result in a security package of the highest quality, so that ADAC and ÖAMTC with their excellent grades “Gut“Don’t be wrong.

( + ) Safe installation with SEATFIX
( + ) high security (impact shield, ASP)
( + ) Comfort for every child (11-way adjustable headrest)

( – ) restricted view outside for the child
( – ) uneven service life of the impact shield (up to 18 kg) and the seat

Defects? Only with space and visibility …

In the color "pink"

If there are any defects in this child seat, then only in the question of space and the view outside. You should not intend to attach the child car seat three times next to each other on the back seat of your vehicle. It simply takes up too much space for that.

Recaro has accepted a limited view of the outside due to the high level of safety of the seat. The impact shield and the ASP make it difficult for your child to see the world outside of the car while driving.

Conclusion on the Recaro Monza Nova IS

This model from Recaro is convincing in every safety category and is therefore a high-class child car seat that reliably offers every child optimal protection and comfort during the long service life.

With this product you always have a good feeling while driving, because your child will find himself perfectly protected. The Recaro Monza Nova IS is definitely worth the money and stands for high security, flexibility in comfort and reliability. Trust the test results.