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Joie Chili Spin SI

The Joie Chili Spin SI rear-faces up to 40 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and is 19.7 in wide, per Joie. A rotating 2-in-1 convertible that turns toward the door for loading and works rear-facing to 40 lb and forward-facing to 65 lb.

  • $339.99List price
  • 40 lbRear-facing to
  • 65 lbHarness to
  • 28.57 lbSeat weight
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Chili Spin SI: key facts

  • The Joie Chili Spin SI rear-faces from 4 to 40 lb and up to 43 in tall; forward-faces with a harness from 30 to 65 lb and up to 49 in tall, per Joie.
  • Outgrown by height: "The top of the child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint"
  • It installs with seat belt with LockTight tensioner.
  • Joie says it expires 10 years after the date of manufacture.
  • Joie says it isn't certified for aircraft.
  • It's 19.7 in wide at the widest point and weighs 28.6 lb.

From Joie's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.

How the Chili Spin SI stacks up

Against the 39 convertible car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Expiration10 years

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (9 years to 10 years).

This one
7 yearsmiddle 10 years10 years
Rear-facing limit40 lb18th highest rear-facing limit of 38

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (40 lb to 50 lb).

This one
35 lbmiddle 40 lb65 lb
Forward-facing limit65 lbHighest forward-facing limit of 38 convertible car seats

The same as most convertible car seats (65 lb).

This one
40 lbmiddle 65 lb65 lb
Width19.7 in26th narrowest of 28

Above the typical range for convertible car seats (17 in to 18.9 in).

This one
14.5 inmiddle 17.8 in23.5 in
Weight28.6 lb23rd lightest of 25

Above the typical range for convertible car seats (21.6 lb to 27.9 lb).

This one
8 lbmiddle 25.2 lb31.3 lb
Price$339.9915th lowest price of 37

Within the typical range for convertible car seats ($129.99 to $499.99).

This one
$59.99middle $399.99$990

What sets the Chili Spin SI apart

Measured against the 39 convertible car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • Rotates11 of the 38 convertible car seats with this listed have it
  • No aircraft labelunlike most: 31 of 35 convertible car seats have it
  • Width: 19.7 inabove the middle half of the 28 convertible car seats that publish it (17 in to 18.9 in)
  • Weight: 28.6 lbabove the middle half of the 25 convertible car seats that publish it (21.6 lb to 27.9 lb)

Next to its closest matches

  • Graco EasyTurn 360Next to it, the Chili Spin SI is 2.7 in wider; 2.6 lb heavier.
  • Peg Perego Primo Viaggio ConvertibleNext to it, the Chili Spin SI is 5 lb lower rear-facing limit; 7 lb heavier; has anti-rebound bar (the Primo Viaggio Convertible doesn't); has rotates (the Primo Viaggio Convertible doesn't).
  • Chicco Fit360 SE ClearTexNext to it, the Chili Spin SI is 2 years longer before it expires; 1.4 in wider; $60 less; no aircraft label (the Fit360 SE ClearTex has it).

Listed features

  • 360-degree rotation makes buckling easier
  • Rear-facing limit of 40 lb and 43 in
  • Four recline positions

Worth checking

  • Heavy at about 28.6 lb
  • Not approved for aircraft use
  • Not compatible with strollers; wide at 19.7 in

Where to buy the Chili Spin SI

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
  • Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Joie Chili Spin SI
TypeConvertible
List price$339.99
Rear-facing weight4–40 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 43 in
Forward-facing weight30–65 lb
Forward-facing heightUp to 49 in
Seat weight28.57 lb
Width19.7 in
Head ruleThe top of the child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint
Newborn insertInfant insert ('can be used as necessary, to provide a snug fit for small babies'); weight limit not stated in captured text.
Installationseat belt with LockTight tensioner
Load legNo
Anti-rebound barYes
RotatesYes
Harness heights10
Recline positions4
Aircraft labelNot certified for aircraft
Expires after10 years

Compare the Chili Spin SI with

How each closest rival differs from the Chili Spin SI, from the makers' specs.

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Chili Spin SI: questions answered

From Joie's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Does the Joie Chili Spin SI rear-face longer than other convertible seats?

20 of the 50 convertible seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 40 lb. The highest is the Axkid One 3 at 65 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)

Will the Joie Chili Spin SI fit three across or in a small car?

It's wider than 91% of the convertible seats we track, at 19.7 in. The narrowest is the WAYB Pico at 14.5 in. Fit depends on your vehicle; check each seat's manual and your vehicle manual. Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Can you bring the Joie Chili Spin SI on a plane?

Joie doesn't list it as certified for aircraft, so it can be checked as luggage but not used in the plane seat. See seats approved for planes.

Chili Spin SI or EasyTurn 360: what's different?

By the makers' specs, the Chili Spin SI lists for $10 less. See every spec side by side.

Is it OK to buy a used Chili Spin SI?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Joie lists a lifespan of 10 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.