THe lady at BAby Bunting told us that so I guess I there could be other opinions. It's the only car seat that has the head rest part - I'm not very techinical I know! The Forester isn't massive but it certainly isn't tiny - especially compared to some deans and hatchbacks. Anyway the lady said that most car seat would have the same issue so I'm not sure what to do. It does look like an ace car seat though!