Word has been circulating for a while, but it’s now official. For those who lamented the lack of LATCH on the Britax Parkway SG, your wish is now granted with the new Britax Parkway SG-L (coming soon)! The main new feature is a handy lower attachment system that is ultra easy to use. You attach the premium connectors, then pull a single strap outward from either side. No matter which side adjuster strap you pull, both of the attachment straps tighten with a pulley system inside! When not in use, the lower attachments are stored under the base. 
They’ve also raised the armrests slightly, perhaps to help with shoulder belt fit. Plus, the armrests are now rubber over-molded and no longer have a fabric cover. Finally, the’ve gone to a secure guard crotch strap with a single strap design, rather than the dual straps on the Parkway SG.
We have a little more on Britax coming later, including an install tip and an update for those using the lockoffs on the new Britax convetibles along with information on some minor improvements to the Britax Chaperone. Lots more from Heather and Kecia with the other manufacturers we visited a little later tonight. I had hoped to upload the following video and get this blog posted while watching the football games today (Go Bears!), but I couldn’t get wireless access:-(
Stopped back at Britax today to get more info on PWSG-L. Release date is 11/15 (coming soon) and MSRP is $149!
Can’t wait! I think that latch is esp useful for a booster sitting next to a RF seat – I hate to think what could happen in a bad side-impact with a loose booster. I wonder if the higher arms would make it an easier to buckle 3-across?
YAY!! oh yeah its gonnna be in the running when my little guy is really ready for a booster. VERY VERY NICE!
Glad to finally see this after hearing rumors for the last month! I think this will be perfect for us.
For those that asked about price, according to Britax CSRs, it will be approx $30 more than the SG.
Oooh, I want it I want it I want it! I just sent my first PW to the carseat resting place in the sky, so I have room for it next year when Leah can have a booster 🙂
And Heather, LOVE the new ‘do 🙂
Does it really matter what the pricepoint is? You’re going to buy one anyway because you want a LATCH PWSG ;). (ahem, we’ll find out tomorrow)
Ooooh! Exciting! I’m no where near ready for a booster for my kiddos, but this one just shot to the top of my list! 🙂
I love that they are finally giving us a latch-equipped booster… especially since it would obviously still work with latch when the back is removed.
BUT… how much is this going to raise the pricepoint? (I’m kind of hoping we’ll see a latchable booster for cheaper than the SK monterey)
Wow. The last seat I thought I would want after ABC and voila – I want it!
This is what I’ve been looking for and despairing because it didn’t exist. Please, please let us know when it will be available. The only thing I wish it had was an easy way to store the slide guard for those times when you daughter is wearing a very fancy dress (weddings, Easter). It doesn’t happen often, but there should be an easy way to get it out of the way in a pinch.