We have two of the regular Frontier 85s. I chose them over the SICTs because they SICT is even wider than the already pretty wide Frontier 85. We at some point in the future will probably be seating 3 across in my car and so I didn't want the extra width. I also feel that the original Frontier 85 has adequate side protection.
It was a hard decision since they are basically the same price, and I always want what is safest.
ETA: we have the Canyon (tan & black) and Onyx (black & black) and both are fine but I prefer the Canyon
We aloud our girl's to pick the colours of their Frontier 85's, which are in my DH's truck. My two girly, and I do mean very girly girls chose the cow print. We had the Canadian version in Pink sky before we moved to Florida, and I really didn't like it. If they have mesh, they will pull really badly, and this one doesn't. So we are happy with that decision. In my truck we have Hannah Prosport. We were surprised to find out we are expecting again. These were the easiest decisions ever, but this new one, I have no clue what to get.
We have the regular Frontier. We have side airbags and just decided that the regular version was probably good. We have Onyx print--love it--doesn't show dirt. I was advised not to get the mesh fabrics since they rip easily on velcro, etc. I checked them out at a store and they look like they would not last long. The material for the onyx can get hot in the summer, so I just lay a blanket over it so it's not directly in the sun if we're out and about. LOVE our Frontier!!! I bought it on amazon. I called Britax to double check which fabrics were similar to onyx--maui blue is also the same fabric. Stay away from the mesh.
Re: Finally buying Britax Frontier - which one?
We have two of the regular Frontier 85s. I chose them over the SICTs because they SICT is even wider than the already pretty wide Frontier 85. We at some point in the future will probably be seating 3 across in my car and so I didn't want the extra width. I also feel that the original Frontier 85 has adequate side protection.
It was a hard decision since they are basically the same price, and I always want what is safest.
ETA: we have the Canyon (tan & black) and Onyx (black & black) and both are fine but I prefer the Canyon