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In case you missed it: New YouTube video! 2025 Skoda Kamiq review – BabyDrive child seat & pram test!: We're testing the...
20/10/2025

In case you missed it: New YouTube video! 2025 Skoda Kamiq review – BabyDrive child seat & pram test!: We're testing the 2025 Skoda Kamiq to see how this small SUV handles family life. This compact five-seater surprisingly fits three child seats across the back row, which is rare for a vehicle this size. We've tested it with one rear-facing and two forward-facing seats, and three forward-facing seats across.

The boot holds 10 shopping bags or accommodates the Thule Sleek pram with two sibling seats plus shopping. We've also tested the Thule Urban Glide 3 double (back wheels off) and the Thule Spring, all fitting comfortably. There are ISOFix points in both outer seats with top tether anchorages on all three backrests.

Safety-wise, it's earned five stars from ANCAP with 87% child occupancy protection and 96% adult occupancy. The drive is smooth and quiet and the manual boot door has a brilliant rubber grab handle that makes closing it silently much easier. For families wanting something smaller without compromising on child seat space, this Kamiq is worth a look!

Thule pram info: https://babydrive.com.au/thule

0:00 Introduction
0:17 Boot Space & Pram Testing
1:47 Interior Storage Solutions
2:45 Child Car Seat Installation
4:26 Safety Features & ANCAP Rating
5:00 Media System & Technology
6:06 Driving Experience & Handling
7:08 Final Verdict

BabyDrive.com.au test drives cars from a parenting and baby transport perspective to answer questions about child safety seat compatibility and space for prams and strollers in order to help with a family car purchase

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We're testing the 2025 Skoda Kamiq to see how this small SUV handles family life. This compact five-seater surprisingly fits three child seats across the bac...

New YouTube video! This little SUV fits 3 child seats AND a side by side or tandem pram!: This little SUV fits 3 child s...
18/10/2025

New YouTube video! This little SUV fits 3 child seats AND a side by side or tandem pram!: This little SUV fits 3 child seats AND a side by side or tandem pram! I really enjoyed its cocooned, solid-on-the-road European drive feel and efficient interior design. It’s the Skoda Kodiaq. Full review on the website

This little SUV fits 3 child seats AND a side by side or tandem pram! I really enjoyed its cocooned, solid-on-the-road European drive feel and efficient inte...

New YouTube video! 2025 JAC T9 review – Chinese dual-cab ute vs family life!: We're testing the 2025 JAC T9 Haven Dual C...
18/10/2025

New YouTube video! 2025 JAC T9 review – Chinese dual-cab ute vs family life!: We're testing the 2025 JAC T9 Haven Dual Cab Ute to see how it handles family life. This Chinese ute scores a five-star ANCAP rating with 87% for child occupancy, and you can fit two child seats in the back with ISOFIX points in the outer seats. A 180cm driver fits comfortably in front of a rear-facing seat.

The tray holds 34 shopping bags empty, or various Taller pram configurations with room to spare. I particularly like the grippy rubber mat that stops everything sliding to the back, and the tray cover is easy to manage on my own. There's a 12V socket, USB-C, and household plug in the back for charging devices, plus the centre console can be cooled for storing kids' snacks.

The honest reality is that it's very noisy and juddering to drive, with constant beeping from driver alerts. The turning circle makes school car parks challenging. It's practical for carrying gear, but the driving experience needs refinement before I'd recommend it as a daily family vehicle.

Thule pram info: https://babydrive.com.au/thule

0:00 Introduction
0:17 Tray Practicality
2:18 Rear Storage
2:52 Front Interior & Storage
4:01 Rear Passenger Comfort
4:35 ANCAP Safety Rating
4:55 Child Seat Installation & ISOFIX
5:54 Media System & Apple CarPlay
6:50 Driving Experience
7:59 Final Verdict

BabyDrive.com.au test drives cars from a parenting and baby transport perspective to answer questions about child safety seat compatibility and space for prams and strollers in order to help with a family car purchase

Has BabyDrive helped you? Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi!
https://ko-fi.com/babydrive

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabyDrive.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babydrive.com.au/
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We're testing the 2025 JAC T9 Haven Dual Cab Ute to see how it handles family life. This Chinese ute scores a five-star ANCAP rating with 87% for child occup...

18/10/2025

This little SUV fits 3 child seats AND a side by side or tandem pram! I really enjoyed its cocooned, solid-on-the-road European drive feel and efficient interior design. It’s the Skoda Kodiaq. Full review on the website snd YouTube

New YouTube video! 2025 Skoda Kamiq review – BabyDrive child seat & pram test!: We're testing the 2025 Skoda Kamiq to se...
15/10/2025

New YouTube video! 2025 Skoda Kamiq review – BabyDrive child seat & pram test!: We're testing the 2025 Skoda Kamiq to see how this small SUV handles family life. This compact five-seater surprisingly fits three child seats across the back row, which is rare for a vehicle this size. We've tested it with one rear-facing and two forward-facing seats, and three forward-facing seats across.

The boot holds 10 shopping bags or accommodates the Thule Sleek pram with two sibling seats plus shopping. We've also tested the Thule Urban Glide 3 double (back wheels off) and the Thule Spring, all fitting comfortably. There are ISOFix points in both outer seats with top tether anchorages on all three backrests.

Safety-wise, it's earned five stars from ANCAP with 87% child occupancy protection and 96% adult occupancy. The drive is smooth and quiet and the manual boot door has a brilliant rubber grab handle that makes closing it silently much easier. For families wanting something smaller without compromising on child seat space, this Kamiq is worth a look!

Thule pram info: https://babydrive.com.au/thule

0:00 Introduction
0:17 Boot Space & Pram Testing
1:47 Interior Storage Solutions
2:45 Child Car Seat Installation
4:26 Safety Features & ANCAP Rating
5:00 Media System & Technology
6:06 Driving Experience & Handling
7:08 Final Verdict

BabyDrive.com.au test drives cars from a parenting and baby transport perspective to answer questions about child safety seat compatibility and space for prams and strollers in order to help with a family car purchase

Has BabyDrive helped you? Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi!
https://ko-fi.com/babydrive

Follow us on social media!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabyDrive.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babydrive.com.au/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/

Subscribe to BabyDrive on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/BabyDrivecomau?sub_confirmation=1

To find out when new reviews are published, please subscribe to the BabyDrive email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/diT6uT



We're testing the 2025 Skoda Kamiq to see how this small SUV handles family life. This compact five-seater surprisingly fits three child seats across the bac...

In case you missed it: New YouTube video! Can a little Audi A3 sedan fit a family? Depends! Full review on the website a...
15/10/2025

In case you missed it: New YouTube video! Can a little Audi A3 sedan fit a family? Depends! Full review on the website and u tube: Can a little Audi A3 sedan fit a family? Depends! Full review on the website and u tube

Can a little Audi A3 sedan fit a family? Depends! Full review on the website and u tube

New YouTube video! Can a little Audi A3 sedan fit a family? Depends! Full review on the website and u tube: Can a little...
10/10/2025

New YouTube video! Can a little Audi A3 sedan fit a family? Depends! Full review on the website and u tube: Can a little Audi A3 sedan fit a family? Depends! Full review on the website and u tube

Can a little Audi A3 sedan fit a family? Depends! Full review on the website and u tube

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Apparently as a newborn, I got from A to B in the footwell of an old MG! This sounds shocking to me today when I agonise over putting my daughter in a car that doesn’t have a five-star ANCAP rating! As parents, safety is forefront in our minds, and so it should be with our precious cargo on-board.

For more than seven years I have been fortunate enough to drive a different car every week, a perk of being married to a car journalist and something that before child was just fun for me to plan our weekend excursions around. New to Australia and keen to explore our surroundings, the latest two-seater convertible and some fine weather was a good prompt for a trip along the Great Ocean Road for example! Or the latest four-wheel-drive meant a camping trip, damper, some off-roading and a few nights under the amazing outback sky! Oh I remember those days… just!!!

Fast forward to hundreds of cars later and during the weeks leading up to the birth of our daughter Tulsi, we had a string of sports cars; the BMW 640i, the Aston Martin Vantage and our dream car the new Mazda MX-5. All were very interesting when my tummy protruded as far forward as I am tall (162cm), making getting in and out of the cars as tricky as it was to reach both the steering wheel and pedals at the same time!!

The salesman at the Aston Martin showroom was very concerned about me driving in their brand new quarter of a million dollar car so close to my due date!! I think he feared my waters breaking and ruining the beautiful, soft leather interior! And driving the MX-5, three days prior to Tulsi’s birth, I found the steering wheel rubbed against my tummy when it turned!!