Suggestions for Pram/Stroller - Uppababy Cruz V2 Vs Uppababy Vista V3 Vs Nuna MIXX

BamOz on 24/12/2024 - 00:53
Last edited 24/12/2024 - 11:00 by 1 other user

Hi OzBargainers, please help with your suggestions on the below strollers. Planning to buy on Boxing Day.

Goal is to use this in City, Malls and light off road not as a travel stroller.

I have below options in mind with only 1 kid who will use the Pram Stoller, so not looking at a double stroller with an intent for 2 kids but happy to buy the Vista V3 if it ticks other boxes and the suggestions here are +ve.

1. Uppababy Cruz V2 -

Pros
a) It ticks most boxes in terms of looks, Comfort and brand.
b) Big basket ! Love it
c) Cheaper than Vista and same as Nuna

Cons
a) Heavy - Similar to Nuna, both are heavy,especially for ladies to lift into the car.
b) Fold - Different from the common stroller folds, will have to take out the seat to fold and also not compact fold so takes more space is car
c) Narrow seat, atleast from looks, not sure if it fits a bigger baby.
c) Version is V2, so there may be a Cruz V3 but looking at Vista V3, it wont be a deal breaker for me
e) Snug seat for newborn required but cant use this to keep baby for longer than 2 hrs ! so might need a bassinet making it costlier.
g) Smaller wheels

2. Nuna Mixx

Pros
a) Longer telescopic and more comfortable handle compared to Uppababy
b) Fold away axle which provides a compact fold and I love it !
c) Common way of folding with single peice ( Stroller attached) fold
d) Magnetic see through cover.
e) Lie flat sleeper design w/o need for extra add on for newborn ( Not sure if this is good or should I go for a deicated bassinet)
f) Brand value and look similar to Vista
g) Bigger wheels than Cruz

Cons
a) Calf support does not have a frame, its a fabric with dedicated footrest on the stroller frame not on the seat frame unlike Uppababy.
b) Smaller Basket, this seams to be a real negative !
c)Heavy to lift and put in Car but same as Uppababy

3. Uppababy Vista V3

Pros -
a) Same as above but double the price of Cruz
b) Get a bassinet which is good for new born but price is double
c) More color options !
d) Bigger wheels than Cruz

Cons-
a) Same as V2 except you have a dedicated basinet for Vista

Please advise with your expereince with these or from you knowledge on strollers as an outsider.

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  Hybroid on 24/12/2024 - 01:01

  We're very happy with the Maxi-Cosi Lila CP 2 Stroller and add-on capsule unit. Don't see the need to spend $2,000 on one.

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  The Wololo Wombat on 24/12/2024 - 01:06

  +1

  Just get a second hand one.

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    mckaul on 24/12/2024 - 11:09

    This. ~$300 for a Cruz V2 on marketplace and people are practically giving away the bassinets.

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  jtay1991 on 24/12/2024 - 01:53

  https://youtu.be/1hldE52aokw?si=UNoHowgvQ1vxkgcK

  I have the Cruz v2 and have no regrets. Comfortable ride and you do not have to take out the seat to fold if it’s forward facing.
  Goes on sale regularly for around $700.

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  joka on 24/12/2024 - 08:12

  I feel like storage is the number one decider, which ever has more of it should win.

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  Brightland on 27/12/2024 - 11:27

  I've got the old 2019 Vista - after two kids if I was buying one today I'd buy the Cruz V2. It's heaps cheaper and bassinets are easy to find on marketplace barely used (the bassinet from the Vista fits). The old Cruz when I bought my Vista had smaller wheels and a tiny under basket - the current models they're the same. Keep your eye out on the Uppababy instagram as I've often seen cheaper bundles with either extra accessories or a mystery colour. I also can't fault Uppababy's warranty - make sure you register for the extra year coverage (if they still do that..!). We had an issue with our frame at about 2.5 years, and after some communication I had a new frame sent to me within the week. Also I never used the Vista as a double, my kids were just over 3 years apart so we just use the piggyback skateboard which you can also get a version of for the Cruz.

  I can't weigh in with the Nuna, but as someone who walks everywhere and only uses the car on weekends, the space in the basket is amazing if you walk and do the grocery shopping. I'm actually a bit sad that in the next year or two I'm going to have to find a good quality trolley for walking to the shops because I won't need the pram.

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  A Banana4scale on 03/01/2025 - 22:01

  Am hoping this sale will happen again
  https://coolkidz.com.au/shop/cruz-v2-boxing-day-sale/

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  BamOz on 16/01/2025 - 13:30

  +1

  Thanks Everyone for your inputs, got the UppaBaby Cruz V2 with Bassinet + Infant insert+ parent organizer+ cup holder for 1200$ in boxing day deal