Specifications checked against Cybex’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research
Who is the Solution G2 for?
The CYBEX Solution G2 is a foldable high-back booster for children from 40 to 120 lbs and 4 years or older. CYBEX's specification list gives a height range of 43.3 to 60 inches, while an FAQ on the same page says 38 to 60 inches. CYBEX boosters are certified for 8 years from manufacture.
Reasons to consider it
Folds to 23.2 in long, 10.2 in wide and 21.7 in tall, with a carry handle
Rigid LATCH to hold it in place, or the 3-point belt alone in cars without lower anchors
One-hand recline by pulling or pushing the base
Covers in 4 parts that come off separately for washing
Things to weigh up
23.2 in wide unfolded, per CYBEX's measurements
The minimum height is published two ways on the same page: 43.3 in and 38 in
Not approved for aircraft, because it needs a lap and shoulder belt
No cup holder in the box; it is sold as an accessory
My take on the Solution G2
It suits a family that moves a booster between cars, taxis or trips, since it folds, has a carry handle and weighs 12.8 lbs. The trade-off is width: CYBEX lists it at 23.2 in wide unfolded, and the US product page does not link a US owner's manual. The Solution T does not fold, but CYBEX lists it at 19.8 in wide and includes a cup holder.
A research summary of Cybex’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
Who the Solution G2 fits
This seat covers one stage. Cybex gives it a 8-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.
High-back belt-positioning booster40 to 120 lb · 43.3 to 60 in · from 4 years
The seat’s own back and belt guide route the vehicle belt across the shoulder, and the sides give the child something to lean on when they sleep.
What are the Solution G2 weight, height and age limits?
Cybex Solution G2 limits by mode
Mode
Child weight
Child height
Minimum age
Conditions
High-back belt-positioning booster
40 to 120 lb
43.3 to 60 in
4 years
Spec list: approx. 4 to 12 years
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Solution G2 specifications
Seat weight
12.8 lb
Width
23.2 in
Depth
14.9 in
Usable life
8 years
Aircraft use
Not certified for aircraft
Folded dimensions
length 23.2 × width 10.2 × height 21.7 in
How the Solution G2 installs
Rigid LATCH
Rigid LATCH. Rigid connectors click straight onto the vehicle's lower anchor bars, which removes the strap slack that causes loose installs.
Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.
Will it fit your car?
At 23.2 in at its widest, measure your back seat before counting on three across. It weighs 12.8 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.
Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
Not certified for aircraft use: plan on gate-checking it or using a different seat to fly.
What features does the Solution G2 have?
Rigid LATCH
Foldable
Reclining
Linear side-impact protection
Colors listed in the US
Almond Beige, Moon Black.
Where Cybex’s page and manual disagree
Product page: Specifications list: child height 43.3-60 in; Product page faq: FAQ on the same page: 38-60 in tall
When they differ, follow the manual and the labels on your seat.
What to know before you live with it
Folding and carrying it
To fold, remove the cup holder if you have one, pull the adjustment handle at the front and fold the backrest over until it clicks. A carry handle on the back of the seat is then used to lift it. To unfold, pull the handle and open the backrest until you hear a click. CYBEX says the folded shape takes up to a third less storage space and lists the seat at 12.8 lbs. It also says never to use the booster base without the backrest attached, so this is not a backless booster.
The child and the seat are held by the vehicle's 3-point belt. Rigid LATCH anchors help keep the booster in place while the child gets in and out. In a car without lower anchors, CYBEX says to turn the LATCH arms 180 degrees inward and slide them into the booster, then use the belt alone. To recline, pull the adjustment handle on the front and push or pull the seat, only when the child is not sitting in it. CYBEX says it is normal for the backrest to move and leave space against the vehicle seat. The child's ears should stay below the top of the booster.
The cover comes in 4 parts. The reclining headrest pad releases at a hook and loop fastener behind the headrest, and the headrest cover unhooks below the headrest wings. CYBEX says the backrest cover is easier to remove if you fold the seat first, release its 6 corner points, then unfold it. The booster cover comes off after you release two elastic fasteners underneath and work it around the armrest. The care instructions say to machine wash separately in cold water on a delicate cycle, with no bleach, and drip dry.
CYBEX lists the Solution T at 15.3 in long, 19.8 in wide, 24.6 - 31.4 in tall and 15.8 lbs, and its page does not describe a fold. It has a headrest with 12 height settings, a 3-position reclining headrest, rigid LATCH and one included cup holder. Its page gives the same 40 to 120 lbs weight range. If the booster stays in one car and back-seat room is tight, the Solution T is worth comparing; if it moves between cars, the fold is the reason to pick the G2.
10C003000: does not cover this model. Recall 10C-003 covers only Solution X-fix boosters with model numbers beginning 0500200 and 0500760, made in February 2010. The Solution G2 (model number 524000689) is a different booster that only shares the Solution name and does not match those model numbers. Campaign source (read ).
Each campaign naming this family was read against this model’s numbers and build dates, and none covers it. Still check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use, especially on a used seat.
What are the Solution G2 height and weight limits?
CYBEX's specifications give 40 to 120 lbs and 43.3 to 60 inches, for roughly ages 4 to 12. An FAQ on the same page gives 38 to 60 inches. Because the two figures differ, I would ask CYBEX before using it for a child under 43.3 inches.
No. CYBEX says it is not approved for airplanes, because the child must be secured with both a lap and shoulder belt and an airline seat does not have one.
CYBEX says its boosters are certified for 8 years from the date of manufacture. The manufacture and expiration dates are on a sticker on the bottom of the seat.
CYBEX lists the folded seat at 23.2 in long, 10.2 in wide and 21.7 in tall. Unfolded, it is 14.9 in long, 23.2 in wide and 21.7 - 31.5 in tall, and it weighs 12.8 lbs either way.
Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.
Before you buy
Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Cybex lists 2 colors of this seat.
Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Cybex so you hear about the next one.