Choosing one car seat that stays useful from toddlerhood right through the primary school years means fewer purchases and a child who stays properly protected as they grow. The VELIX 1 is a forward facing i-Size Group 1/2/3 car seat designed for children from around 15 months up to 12 years, covering heights from 76 cm to 150 cm. It adjusts as your child gets taller, so one seat does the work of several.
Side Protection That Grows With Your Child
Side impacts are high on most parents' list of worries, and the VELIX 1 gives them real attention. As you raise the headrest, the side wings expand automatically, so the wrap around your child's head and shoulders widens in step with their height and shoulder width. Adaptive Side Protection adds a carefully shaped structure intended to improve stability and absorb impact energy in a side collision. The result is a snug, protective fit whether you are strapping in a toddler or buckling up a growing schoolchild.
Designed to Be Used Correctly
A car seat only protects as well as it is set up, which is where the integrated height safety lock earns its place. Lower headrest positions stay locked for use with the 5 point harness, which is suitable up to 105 cm. Higher positions are released for use with the vehicle seat belt from 100 cm. It nudges you towards the right configuration at each stage rather than leaving it to guesswork. For smaller children the seat is fitted with ISOFIX and the top tether, and for taller children it switches to the vehicle's three point belt without the top tether.
Comfortable on Long Journeys
Warm car, long drive, tired child is a combination every parent knows. The back of the seat shell has a large area of hexagonal openings that encourage air to circulate, which helps keep children cooler and drier. There are three recline positions at 95, 115 and 125 degrees, all adjusted with one hand, so it is easy to let a sleepy passenger settle or sit them more upright when they want to look out of the window.
Light Enough to Move Between Cars
At just 9.7 kg, the VELIX 1 is easy to lift in and out of the car. That makes a real difference if it needs to swap between your car and a grandparent's, or move to a second family vehicle for the weekend. Switching between the 5 point harness and the vehicle seat belt is straightforward, so the seat is simple to adapt as your child reaches each new stage.
A Long Term Choice for Growing Families
The VELIX 1 is approved to R129 i-Size, the latest European safety standard, which groups seats by height rather than weight. Once your child has outgrown their first seat and is ready to face forward, it can stay in the car for around a decade. That longevity, together with the ISOFIX connection and the option to use the seat belt, makes it a practical choice for families who would rather buy one dependable seat than several. As with any car seat, it is worth checking compatibility with your vehicle before ordering.
VELIX 1 Key Features
- Group 1/2/3 forward facing seat for approximately 15 months to 12 years (76 to 150 cm)
- R129 i-Size approved with ISOFIX connection
- Dynamic expandable side wings that adjust automatically with the headrest
- Adaptive Side Protection (ASP) for enhanced side impact absorption
- Integrated height safety lock to help prevent misuse
- 5 point harness with ISOFIX and top tether for 76 to 105 cm
- Vehicle 3 point seat belt installation without top tether for 100 to 150 cm
- Ventilated seat back with hexagonal airflow openings
- Three recline positions with one handed adjustment
- Lightweight at 9.7 kg for easy transfer between vehicles
VELIX 1 Specifications
Safety standard: R129 i-Size (EU), ISOFIX
Suitability: Approximately 15 months to 12 years, 76 to 150 cm
Installation: 76 to 105 cm forward facing with ISOFIX, top tether and 5 point harness. 100 to 150 cm forward facing without top tether using the vehicle 3 point seat belt
Recline angles: 95° / 115° / 125°
Exterior dimensions: Height 58 to 81 cm, width 41 to 45 cm, depth 49 cm
Internal dimensions: Pelvis width 33 cm, shoulder width 36 to 41 cm
Weight: 9.7 kg
