Hauck Rapid 4D Air
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The Hauck Rapid 4D Air is a 2022 release and an update of the Rapid line known for its quick, one-handed folding system thanks to the strap on the seat that only needs pulling up to fold the pushchair in half. The Rapid 4D Air is also a bit more all-terrain "brother" of the Hauck Rapid 4D, which, instead of the inflatable rear wheels of the Air version, has simpler PU rubber wheels in the front wheels and in the back, too. Despite the air-filled rear wheels, though the front PU rubber wheels of the Rapid 4D Air are rather small, and the stroller is not suitable for harsher terrain - more like a more versatile version for urban use if you have bumpier roads around you.
The Rapid 4D Air sports not only the updated wheels; it also boasts covers with more padding, a renewed, higher-coverage shaped hood, and new colorways to choose from. You'll also appreciate the lie-flat seat, the 25kg weight capacity, and a cup holder included with the pushchair.
The Hauck Rapid 4D Air is a 2022 release and an update of the Rapid line known for its quick, one-handed folding system thanks to the strap on the seat that only needs pulling up to fold the pushchair in half. The Rapid 4D Air is also a bit more all-terrain "brother" of the Hauck Rapid 4D, which, instead of the inflatable rear wheels of the Air version, has simpler PU rubber wheels in the front wheels and in the back, too. Despite the air-filled rear wheels, though the front PU rubber wheels of the Rapid 4D Air are rather small, and the stroller is not suitable for harsher terrain - more like a more versatile version for urban use if you have bumpier roads around you.
The Rapid 4D Air sports not only the updated wheels; it also boasts covers with more padding, a renewed, higher-coverage shaped hood, and new colorways to choose from. You'll also appreciate the lie-flat seat, the 25kg weight capacity, and a cup holder included with the pushchair.
Hauck Rapid 4D Air Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only)
- Stroller weight
- 10.3 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 110 cm x 57 cm x 92 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 83 cm x 57 cm x 34 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Germany
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 25 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, infinite recline
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 3 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 45 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 32 x 22 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 86 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- No
- Height-adjustable seat
- No
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- No
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- No
- Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
- No
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- Yes
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- No
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- No
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- Yes
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- No
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- No
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- Yes
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Air-filled (inflatable) tires
- Front wheels diameter
- 18 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 25 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- All
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- Yes
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- Yes
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- No
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- Yes
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Pivoting
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 76-113 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- Basket's weight capacity
- 3 kg
- Closable basket
- No
- An extra basket can be attached to the frame
- No
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- No
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- No
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- No
- Seat liner/insert included
- No
- Changing bag included
- No
- Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
- No
- Motorized/Baterry-powered
- No
- LED light(s)
- No
- Built-in audio speakers
- No
- A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
- No
Parent reviews of the Hauck Rapid 4D Air
- Air filled tyres on the back
- Really large seating space
- Really big gap between end of seat and canopy which makes it usable for years and particularly for taller toddlers
- Compact, quick fold
- Light (10.5kg)
- Super generous canopy with peekaboo, out of a tough polyester that stands wind, rain, winter minus temperatures
- actually a suprisingly sturdy buggy for this price
- the padding is not great, definitely requires an extra inlay to be bought
- if you are really tall you will trip all the time on the brake mechanism (not actuvating it but still annoying)
- break is fiddly and also not flipflop friendly
Our top pick for toddlers, especially taller ones. We are coming from expensive and well rated Joolz Hub Plus and Thule Sleek, as well as a TFK Dot 2. I would choose this Hauck almost any day to the Joolz Hub Plus.
Only three examples: the canopy on the Hub is a joke compared to the one on the Hauck, whereas the seat space on the Joolz is made for tiny babies and tiny toddlers up until 2 years max. The fold is 5 seconds on the Hauck, 35 seconds with practice on the Hub Plus.
- price
- looks
- padded fabrics
- extra cushioning thanx to the rear inflatable wheels
- accessible basket
- lies flat
- easy fold when you get the hang of it
- cheaper polyester fabrics
- front wheels are smaller, not awesome on real bumps
- taller parents will kick the rear axle
- bumper bar doesn't swing open, has to be removed completely
- cheaper plastics
- heavy
- bulky for a small car
- fold gets stuck at first, not really a one handed one
A nice buggy for that price. We use it occasionally with my 2.5yo toddler.
A very nice price and the stroller works ok, though it is not too luxurious and definitely not for "countryside" – at least if they meant terrain. The front wheels are too small and rattly for that, and you don't go forward with your larger air-filled wheels. Ok for your usual everyday use, just a bit bulky.