Joie Litetrax 4
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The Joie Litetrax 4 is a lightweight four-wheeler with a compact and quick, one-handed fold. The Litetrax is destined for a city. Thanks to the full recline of the seat, it is suitable from birth. The baby can be also carried in a carrycot or a car seat which is available separately.
The Joie Litetrax 4 is a lightweight four-wheeler with a compact and quick, one-handed fold. The Litetrax is destined for a city. Thanks to the full recline of the seat, it is suitable from birth. The baby can be also carried in a carrycot or a car seat which is available separately.
Joie Litetrax 4 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 9.74 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 103 cm x 59.4 cm x 93 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 82 cm x 59.3 cm x 31.5 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- UK
- Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 15 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, 4 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 43 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 34 x 24 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 82 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
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- No
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 18 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 24 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)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- Yes
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 103 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
- 4.5 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
- Yes (with adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 70 x 31 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- No,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- Yes
- Cup holder can be attached
- Yes
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- Yes
- 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
Best Deals for Joie Litetrax 4
Parent reviews of the Joie Litetrax 4
- Cheap
- Lightweight
- Super maneuverability
- Choice of colours
- Foldable
- Top
- I don't know about any
Cheap, light, compact, super maneuverable. I appreciate the choice of colours. Top!
- Large canopy
- Design
- Easy back positioning
- Easy one-hand folding
- Stroller weight
- The wheels rattle - at the slightest bump
- Does not have an apron
- The rain cover, which was included, takes up most of the basket
I am more or less satisfied with the stroller, as every one, it has its pros and cons. For the price it's worth it, but don't expect miracles on bad roads and sidewalks, mine rattles, but you can't even hear it on a straight road.
- Lightweight
- Beautifully foldable
- It was love at first sight 🙂
- It's hard to get into the basket when the baby is sleeping and I have him lying down
When I first saw it, I knew it was the one 🙂 I was intrigued by the fact that it can be folded with one hand, is lightweight and has a beautiful look.
- Handling
- Spaciousness
- I found nothing so far
Great stroller. It handles beautifully and is spacious.
- Easy to fold
- Easy to store in the car boot
- Unfortunately it doesn't face the parent
Excellent.
- easy to fold
- easy manipulation
- practical drink holder with pouch
- the basket is nicely accessible and large
- no reversing of the seat
My favorite pushchair. We have a black one, it washes nicely.
- Comfortable
- Positioning with a lever
- Long canopy
- Good incline angle when sitting
- Length
- Short harness belts
The only thing that bothers me is that it could be bigger and have longer belts. And the wheels rattle a bit. Otherwise in other respects better than the others. Overall, it's great.
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Goes up to a lying down position
- Large basket
- Large canopy with ventilation
- Easy to handle
- Adjustable leg tilt
- It is harder to get into the basket when lying down
- The non-Air version does not have inflatable wheels, the wheels wear down quite quickly
A great stroller in a good price range :)
- Spacious
- Large canopy
- Large basket
- Easy to handle
- Nice design
- None
An excellent pushchair, we were very happy with it :)
- Comfortable
- After a while it started to squeak
- A bit complicated to clean
Very satisfied. Can handle any terrain.
Your questions about the Joie Litetrax 4
Is the grey flannel model sold only by Argos waterproof without the rain cover?
Hey, Donna,
It should be waterproof in terms of the fabric being thick enough not to drip through on the baby. The water however may partially soak in the water, so for occasional rain, I wouldn't bother much with the ran cover, but for real rain, I would rather get a rain cover.
Hi,
Just wondering if I could use a Joie car seat and carry cot Ramble XL that would normally fit in a Versatrax push chair with this Litetrax 4 push chair for my newborn.
Thanks
Hey, Tm,
The Litetrax only officially fits the Joie Juva car seat - adapter-free on the child tray. You need carrycot adapters to ft the carrycot, and a Ramble should work officially, though the Ramble XL SHOULD fit on those Ramble adapters. I cannot, however, guarantee it will fit neatly over the seat, it is a larger carrycot, but in theory it should.
On those same - carrycot - adapters, you should be able to attach other Joie car seats, but also Cybex. Maxi-Cosi, Recaro or Kiddy car seats (without the adapters, they won't work).
Hello, I've just bought the Litetrax 4 and I am unable to click the cup holder into place. This makes it extremely unsafe as I don't want to spill hot coffee all over my toddler. Is this a fault with the particular one I've bought or do none of them actually click into place?
Heya, Julie,
I am not sure which cup holder you mean. I know there is a Mytrax / Verstarax cup Holder, and that would not fit well on the Litetrax. Though if you mean the cup holder on the handle = the tray, that should click on the handle well and should not be loose. If it is, it is probably either faulty, or not well mounted.
Hi,
I can't seem to find a travel bag for the Jolie Litrax 4. Can you recommend one as I am taking it on the plane to Portugal at the end of Sept and need one. I would also like to pop it in a bag before putting it in the boot of the car.
Thanks.
Hi, Roberta,
There is no dedicated bag for the Litetrax, that is why you cannot find one. The best is to find any universal bag, and it is actually rather hard to suggest one without knowing your budget for it - the best ones being Stokke and Bugaboo ones, though also rather large and expensive. Other than that, anything mid-size would work, especially on Amazon you can find multiple stroller travel bags (like this one, could work for you).
Hi there.
Does the Litetrax 4 have an additional toddler seat that is compatible to add for a second child?
Hi there,
No, the Litetrax is not convertible in a double pushchair at all, I'm afraid. Most you can do is to add a sibling board (with or without a seat), though it will lower the comfort of pushing considerably.
Why do my back wheels on my Joie wobble and look like they’re not connected properly to the frame where the wheels are supposed to connect?
Hi, Chantelle,
As for the WHY, I cannot tell you as I am not there and I did not put them on. I also don't know how the stroller was used, what condition it is in, how old it is... but the most probable cause is that the stroller is older and was overstrained with a heavier child/load in the basket regularly, which may cause the wheels to go apart more, and the joints to loosen up. My recommendation is to consult the problem with Joie's or your distributor's (the place you bought your pushchair at) customer service - and show them what exactly is going on, ideally with pictures and more info overall. They will tell you if that is something that can be fixed, or it needs replacing.
Hello,
What is the distance between the two back wheels of the Joie Litetrax 4 in cm please?
Hi, Emma,
The Litetrax 4 is 60 (more exactly, 59.4 cm) cm wide in the rear part.
Does the joie litetrax stroller has a parent facing option...? Can its handle be moved?
Heya, Anks,
I am sorry to say it cannot. The seat only faces forward, and the handlebar is fixed, it doesn't adjust nor reverse.
Is it suitable to take on a plane?
Heya, Tasha,
If you mean as a carry-on/cabin luggage, then no, it is too large for that. However, almost all airlines allow the so-called baby’s luggage - a (usually free) stroller that they will take from you when boarding and return to you when getting off. Be sure to check your options with your airline. For an ultracompact buggy, though, you’ll need to get something simpler and smaller.
Is it suitable for a newborn?
Hi, Melisa,
Well, it is, and it isn't. Let me explain - with a carrycot and(or a car seat that are attached with adapters, the Litetrax line is fully newborn friendly. Apart from that, the seat reclines pretty much fully, meaning a yes, it is kind of suitable for a newborn, however, it is way too big to be used with a newborn baby. If you want the seat to be used from birth, you need at least a good footmuff or a newborn insert of sorts, or better yet, a universal cocoon/soft cot that inserts in the seat, for your baby to not slide around in there.