LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, and if you're a parent you've probably already heard of this system. Indeed, LATCH has been equipped on all vehicles since model year 2003, however the options for LATCH mountings vary from car to car and have expanded to offer more flexibility on newer vehicles. So what exactly is the point of LATCH systems? LATCH vehicles feature 3 "U" shaped anchors that you simply clip your child seat into and tighten the straps. LATCH was invented to make the process more simple and reduce the chance of an improperly installed car seat. Some great website to learn more about these important safety features are:
TheCarSeatLady.com
www.NHTSA.gov
If you have children in car seats, it's important to ask any sales consultant where the LATCH positions are for any vehicle you are considering. The 2009 Pilot for example, set the bar even higher by offering an unprecedented 4 locations to mount LATCH equipped seats, making it easier for parents to configure the vehicle for their individual needs and to no longer be slave to car seat positions.
2009 Honda Pilot LATCH positions
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