Mountain Buggy Terrain V3
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Mountain Buggy Terrain V3

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The Mountain Buggy Terrain V3 is the third generation of the easily maneuverable [mountain-buggy-terrain-v1|Mountain Buggy Terrain]] with a high weight capacity, released in 2015. Three air-filled wheels equipped with pneumatic suspension can handle even a challenging terrain. The Terrain V3 comes with two sets of rear wheels included. You are now able to swap between the 12” urban wheels and the 16” off-road wheels. The front wheel also has a lever to adjust its tracking to keep it going straight. There are two brakes - the classical step-on brake and the decelerating disc brake situated on the handlebar. When it comes to the storage space, the stroller features a closable shopping basket with a doubled weight capacity as well as pockets on both sides of the hood and on the inside of the seat, suitable for all of your bits and pieces. Additionally, two fabric bottle holders with extra pockets can be added to the chassis.

Compared to the previous model, the Terrain V3 is 14 cm shorter and 16 cm more compact after folding. The Terrain V3 also features a simpler, one-hand fold. When folded, the chassis locks itself automatically thanks to the hidden mechanism. The improved seat is even more spacious - with a 60cm backrest, it will provide space and comfort even for a six-year-old. In addition to the shoulder straps, the buckle strap between the legs can also be adjusted to suit your child. The backrest and now also the leg rest can be reclined fully. The hood with the sun-visor is equipped with an improved viewing window with magnetic closures. There is also a pocket for a smartphone and a headset.

If you wish to use the Terrain V3 from birth, there is an option to attach either a car seat, a soft insert carrycot (the Mountain Buggy Cocoon) or the new Carrycot Plus. The Carrycot Plus can be used in three ways. Apart from the lie-flat option, you can attach the carrycot textiles differently to achieve an inclined mode, perfect for babies suffering from reflux. By using a different fabrics set, it can also be converted to a rear-facing bucket-type seat, which is an excellent transition between carrycot and forward-facing seat. Among other accessories, there is also an option to purchase the Freerider scooter that can be added to the chassis as a sibling board, a snack tray that can be attached into the bumper bar, winter skis for the front wheel, or a travel bag with wheels, protecting the stroller on your journeys.

Mountain Buggy Terrain V3 Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
12.9 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
123.5 cm x 63 cm x 99 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
92.5 cm x 63 cm x 39 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum, Steel
Country of origin
New Zealand

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
25 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-60 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, 2 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
60 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
36 x 20 cm
Total length of the seat unit
90 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)
Yes
Fabrics removable for cleaning
Yes
Seat fabrics cleaning
Machine washable
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
Yes
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
No
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
Yes
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
Yes
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
No
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
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
Yes
Height-adjustable bumper bar
Yes
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
No
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
3
Front wheel(s) type
Air-filled (inflatable) tires
Rear wheels type
Air-filled (inflatable) tires
Front wheels diameter
30.5 cm
Rear wheels diameter
30.5-40.5 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
Rear
Suspension type
Pneumatic
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push down-lift up pedal brake
Deceleration handbrake
Yes,

The Fold

Folding system
Flat (compact) fold
One-hand fold
No
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)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
Pivoting
Handlebar material
Rubber
Handlebar height
92.5-123.5 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
Yes

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
Yes
Basket's weight capacity
10 kg
Closable basket
Yes
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
Yes

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
Yes (with adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
75 x 31 cm
Carry handle on the carrycot
Yes,
Inclining carrycot mattress
Yes,
Foldable carrycot
Yes,
Rocking-base carrycot
No
Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
Yes,
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 (with adapters)
Car seat sold separately
No
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)
No
Cup holder can be attached
Yes
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
Yes
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 Mountain Buggy Terrain V3

3.8/5
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The best off roader... till it fails

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  • Still the best off roader... till it fails
  • You do need a large car!

I'm adding to my previous review, having lived with the MB Terrain for 6 months.

Still THE best for offroading... nothing beats it. It's ridiculously easy to move over rough ground or obstacles (we have lifted it over styles in fields !) and our baby sleeps... well like a baby... in it as the recline is great.

However... 6 months in we literally had the wheel fall off. In use. The quick release wheel mechanism has failed and one rear wheel will not stay in.. (it's the locator mechanism, not the wheel itself) Obviously a dangerous fault and I am waiting to see what MB customer services are going to do about it. Given the high cost of the buggy, they had better be good!

  • Two sets of wheels.. which take seconds to swap over. Going shopping? Small(er) wheels Heading for the fields.. 16 inchers. Equally quick to remove and pop in a carrier bag if they are full of mud!
  • High position, but full recline when it's nap time. Most of the sling seat all terrain pushchairs have a very laid back seat position. The MB terrain has a lovely upright seat until you decide to recline it..and it goes in many increments to flat so suits all ages
  • Massive basket and pockets all over the place
  • Lovely hood that is moveable to shade
  • The handle has many positions so suits people of any height.
  • So easy to push one handed!
  • Recline straps are a little fiddly at first... but work well
  • With the 16 inch wheels on it's a very tall buggy... probably too tall if you are a short person!
  • It's fairly bulky so needs a decent car boot space

A buggy that is ACTUALLY all terrain!

I needed a pushchair that could handle going across seriously muddy fields, going through boggy meadows, up hills (and down) while caring for my grandson and walking a large dog at the same time.

Previously we had a premium 'all terrain' stroller ..an Icandy Peach jogger, which was comfortable and beautifully designed..but actually couldn't handle a real off road experience..we damaged the front wheel and chassis after getting stuck in serious mud!
SO... researched, reviewed, and decided to get a Mountain Buggy Terrain.

I'm glad we did! The baby was 8 months old when we bought it and I can see that it will be used for many children to come, and unlike many pushchairs it will actually fit until they are school age!

Top class for me!

5
  • Excellent push
  • Perfect quality and design
  • Super spacious
  • Leg rest

Its perfect. Top class for me!

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