I bought this car seat because my daughter said the old one was uncomfy.  She loves the new one with the cup holder and the straps have covers so when she does not have a jacket on the straps do not rub on her shoulders.  She loves the fact that it matches mommys car interior.  It fits well beside her sisters infant seat and is made to grow with her.  The size of child that can fit in this car seat makes it easy to have for years to come as it will grow with her.  The cover is not easy to get off.