If I could I would give this 3.5* rather than just 3*. Overall I do like this car seat and our toddler seems happy in it. However it hadn't occurred to me when making the purchase (and perhaps I should've been more diligent when looking at it) that it could not be used without an isofix. This does complicate things and/or creates added cost when planning any trips involving a car hire. So overall it is a good car seat for day to day use or any trips using our regular car. Just be mindful that it only works with the isofix