Uppababy Cruz V2
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Uppababy Cruz V2 Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
11.5 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
101.6 cm x 57 cm x 78.5 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
82.5 cm x 57 cm x 42 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
USA

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
22.5 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-42 months
Reversible seat unit
Yes
Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
Yes
Reclining backrest
Yes, 5 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
58 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
33 x 26.5 cm
Total length of the seat unit
110 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
Machine washable
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
Yes
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
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
Yes
Height-adjustable bumper bar
No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
No
Bumper bar can be purchased separately
Yes
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
Rubber-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
Rubber-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter
16.25 cm
Rear wheels diameter
25.4 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), Open springs
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push-push pedal brake (flip-flop friendly)
Deceleration handbrake
No,

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
Yes
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
Telescopic
Handlebar material
Leather
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
13.6 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 (without adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
69.8 x 33 cm
Carry handle on the carrycot
Yes,
Inclining carrycot mattress
No,
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 (without adapters), Yes (with 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)
No
Cup holder can be attached
Yes
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
Yes
Mosquito net included
Yes
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

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Parent reviews of the Uppababy Cruz V2

4.2/5
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Works great off-road

5
  • Works great off-road
  • Easy to navigate
  • Huge storage basket
  • Amazing sun shield
  • Big comfortable bassinet
  • Easy to fold
  • High stroller and telescopic handle bar (your back will thank you)
  • Beautiful design
  • Relatively big, fills a small car trunk when folded and is not suitable for tiny elevators

Love it!

A workhorse

3
  • Easy switch between rumble seat and Mesa infant carseat
  • Multiple recline options (easy to recline)
  • Adjustable handlebar. HUGE storage basket
  • Decent canopy with two ventilation windows (one is optional peak-a-boo window)
  • Durable - we put it through a lot
  • Comfortable for baby/child
  • Is likely to be usable well into preschool years
  • Despite the cons I list, I think this is an excellent stroller that is high quality and will last many years
  • Once we're done with it, I think it will easily have a new life with another family
  • While the wheels are big and tough, this is not an all-terrain stroller. It will not work in sand, deeper snow or packed ice
  • There is no lie-flat option, so you'd need a bassinet accessory, and there's also an infant snugseat option for young infants.
  • All of the available accessories, while very nice, are pricey, but you feel compelled to get them since they work so much better with this stroller than off-brand universal versions
  • The rain cover that it came with has started falling apart 2 years in (there may be a newer version of it available, but I'm not sure if it's sold separately)
  • It is not cheap, and though it is not Uppababy's largest stroller, it is not compact. It folds well enough, but if you have a smaller/medium sized car or a small apartment, it will take up a lot of space
  • If I were doing it all over again, I might buy something more compact or all-terrain

This stroller is a workhorse! It's tough and durable, comfortable from babyhood to preschool years, easy to use, and has great features.

  • smooth
  • easy to push over a variety of terrain
  • useful from newborn (with added accessories) and up
  • baby is very comfortable in there
  • excellent quality and still looks brand new after a year of use
  • pricey
  • doesn't convert to a double (we momentarily regretted the stroller when we had a pregnancy scare at 9 months postpartum and thought we wouldn't get nearly as much use out of it as planned)
  • doesn't include bassinet attachment
  • suspension has started squeaking a bit (which can probably be fixed with some oiling, I'm pretty sure this happened because I cleaned lubrication off after accidentally pushing the stroller through mud)

We've been using the Uppababy Cruz V2 for 11.5 months now and are still in love with it. We started using it from day 1 using the optional bassinet attachment, and moved our baby over the included seat at 3 months old.

For the first few months (until she learned to roll over), we not only used this as a stroller for going to the pediatrician's office or for walking around the neighborhood, but also as our sleep-safe space for baby to hang out on the ground floor of our home. Now that she's older and the weather is warming up, we go for 1-2 mile walks almost every day over the sidewalk, gravel, and dry grass.

It’s almost perfect!

4
  • Width
  • Suspension and wheels
  • Folding
  • Large shopping basket
  • Nice design
  • Could have been a bit more lightweight
  • Handlebar only extends in height, not able to fold the handlebars down for easier access to the child
  • Canopy could have been longer

Compared to my previous strollers Britax and Stokke Beat, I'm very impressed by this stroller, it's almost perfect! I would definitely recommend the Cruz V2 👍

Some must-haves to me are the suspension and high-quality wheels, which are very good on the Cruz V2. The stroller is very easy to maneuver in stores, and on the surfaces I've been testing so far. It feels robust and steady. It's my first stroller with an ergonomic seat, and I don't like that you cannot go fully flat for the legs - but I guess I get used to it. My baby doesn't seem to care; he sleeps, "just like a baby"!

The canopy could have been longer; there's always some part of the body that doesn't get covered enough from the sun. It's super easy to fold and unfold and store in the apartment or in the car.

Your questions about the Uppababy Cruz V2

1)

Would a 3 yr old fit in this? He's 15 kgs 80cm tall, and I need something comfy for in and out hospital, thanks.

Hey, Maggie,

In theory, you could fit such a 3-year-old in there, bu it won't be a comfy fit, the space will be very limited. I would suggest a stroller with a non-reversible seat for such a situation, as those seats are MUCH roomier. From Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 to Valco Trend, something of that non-reversible, flat-folding type would be your best bet.

.eli - 03 Nov 2023

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