Review · Full-size stroller
UPPAbaby Cruz V2 Review: Still Worth Buying in 2026?
Short answer: The UPPAbaby Cruz V2 is worth it on sale or secondhand, not near its last $1,000 list price. It has been replaced by the Cruz V3. The V2 weighs 25.5 lb, holds 30 lb in the basket and has all-wheel suspension. Its seat starts at 3 months, so newborns need extra gear. Check parts and recalls first.
Previous model. UPPAbaby has replaced it with the UPPAbaby Cruz V3. Read our UPPAbaby Cruz V3 review.
Our verdict
9.0out of 10
Exceptional
Best for
- Parents buying used who want a proven full-size stroller
- Families with a baby over 3 months or an infant car seat
- Anyone who needs a narrow frame and a big basket
Skip if
- You want one seat that works from birth with no extras
- A used one costs close to a new Cruz V3
- You plan to have two children riding at once
Pros
- 30 lb basket limit, per BabyGearLab and Lucie's List
- 25.5 lb, a pound lighter than the Cruz V3
- All-wheel suspension and foam-filled tires
- Narrow 22.8 in frame for doorways and shop aisles
Cons
- Toddler seat starts at 3 months; newborn gear costs extra
- Two-hand fold to 16.5 x 22.8 x 33 in, and it stands only in some settings
- The V2 bassinet does not fit the Cruz V3 frame, per Snugglebugz
$1,000List price, October 2026
See it at UPPAbabyPrices change often. Check the retailer before you buy.
The Cruz V2 was BabyGearLab's Editors' Choice for full-size strollers, and it still makes a sensible used buy. You get a 22.8 in wide frame, a 30 lb basket and all-wheel suspension at 25.5 lb, a pound lighter than the V3. What you give up is newborn readiness: the V3 seat lies flat from birth with an included insert, while the V2 seat starts at 3 months. Pay well under the V3's $899.99, and budget for a SnugSeat or bassinet if your baby is small.
Who is the UPPAbaby Cruz V2 for?
The UPPAbaby Cruz V2 suits parents who want a premium full-size stroller for one child without paying new-stroller prices. It came out in 2020, according to Lucie's List, and UPPAbaby has since replaced it with the Cruz V3. BabyGearLab gave the V2 its Editors' Choice award and called it a good pick for families with one child to push. Today you will mostly find it secondhand, open-box or as leftover retailer stock. It makes the most sense if your baby is already 3 months old, or if you will clip on an infant car seat for the early weeks. If you want a seat that lies flat from birth, the Cruz V3 does that with an included insert. If a second child may ride soon, look at a single-to-double stroller instead, because the Cruz is a single stroller.
How does the Cruz V2 ride and steer?
The 2020 update gave the UPPAbaby Cruz V2 bigger, softer wheels and suspension on all four wheels, where the 2019 Cruz had it only at the front, according to Lucie's List. BabyGearLab found it steered well on flat ground and rough surfaces, with large foam-filled tires and front wheels that lock for uneven paths. The reviewers noted that three-wheel strollers handle curbs better and said the Cruz is not for jogging. Lucie's List described the ride as smooth and comfortable. The Cruz V3 adds UPPAbaby's FlexRide suspension and never-flat tires, so it may feel a little softer over cracks, but the V2 is already a good sidewalk, mall and park stroller. If you buy used, spin each wheel and check the brake before you pay.
- Maneuverability9.0 / 10
- WheelsFoam-filled tires with all-wheel suspension and lockable front wheels
How big is the Cruz V2 when folded?
The UPPAbaby Cruz V2 weighs 25.5 lb with the seat, per Lucie's List, and BabyGearLab weighed it at 25 lb. Folded with the seat on, it measures 16.5 x 22.8 x 33 in, and about 12 x 22.8 x 30 in without the seat, per Snugglebugz. BabyGearLab called the fold easy and compact for its class, but it takes two hands and stands on its own only when the leg rest and handlebar are at their shortest settings. The V3 is a pound heavier at 26.5 lb and folds to 17 x 22.5 x 32.5 in with the seat, per UPPAbaby. Either fits most trunks, though a small hatchback will be tight. It is not a carry-on stroller.
Is the Cruz V2 comfortable and safe?
The UPPAbaby Cruz V2 seat is rated from 3 months to 50 lb, per Snugglebugz. Lucie's List says the V2 seat back and leg rest are 2 in longer than the 2019 model's, the harness adjusts without rethreading, and the canopy is larger, with an extension panel, peek-a-boo window and mesh. BabyGearLab found the seat lightly padded and deep, with an adjustable leg rest, and measured the recline at almost 50 degrees, so it is not flat. For a newborn you need the Infant SnugSeat, which Lucie's List priced at $49, the bassinet or an infant car seat. The Cruz V3 seat reclines flat from birth, adds a magnetic buckle and sits higher, at 23.8 in against 20.5 in on the V2, per Strolleria.
How much storage does the Cruz V2 have?
Storage is the UPPAbaby Cruz V2's strong point. BabyGearLab and Lucie's List both give a 30 lb basket limit, and BabyGearLab listed impressive storage among its pros. That is the same limit UPPAbaby's newer V3 carries, so the upgrade gives you no extra cargo. A diaper bag, a jacket and a few shopping bags should fit. On a used stroller, check the basket fabric for tears and make sure the frame bars under it are straight.
How does the Cruz V2 grow with your baby?
Scroll through the stages below; the 3D stroller changes as you go. Drag it to turn it.
1 · Seat, reclined
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01 · The early months
Seat, reclined
From 3 months, up to 50 lb (Snugglebugz). Multi-position; BabyGearLab found it reclines to almost 50 degrees, not flat
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02 · Sitting up, through the toddler years
Seat, upright
The seat is rated to 50 lb, so most children can ride until they no longer need a stroller.
Should you buy a Cruz V2 secondhand or a new Cruz V3?
Start with what changed. UPPAbaby lists the Cruz V3 at $899.99 and 26.5 lb. Its seat reclines flat from birth with an included infant insert, it adds FlexRide suspension, a magnetic buckle and a 3-year warranty, and UPPAbaby lists GREENGUARD Gold certification. The V2 seat starts at 3 months and weighs 25.5 lb. Basket size and the 50 lb seat limit are the same. A used V2 makes sense when your baby is past 3 months, or you already own an UPPAbaby infant car seat, and the price is well under the V3. Before paying, check the serial number with UPPAbaby and on the CPSC recall site, test the fold, brake and harness, and confirm any bassinet or adapters fit the V2, since the V2 bassinet does not fit the V3 frame.
UPPAbaby Cruz V2 vs UPPAbaby Cruz V3 vs UPPAbaby Vista V2
| Spec | UPPAbaby Cruz V2 | UPPAbaby Cruz V3 | UPPAbaby Vista V2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| List price | $1,000 | $899.99 | $999.99 |
| Weight | 25.5 lb | 26.5 lb | 27 lb |
| Folded (L×W×H) | 16.5×22.8×33 in | 17×22.5×32.5 in | 17.3×25.7×33.3 in |
| Max child weight | 50 lb | 50 lb | 50 lb |
| Bassinet included | No | No | Yes |
| Seats two children | No | No | With add-on seat |
| Type | Full-size | Full-size | Single-to-double |
UPPAbaby Cruz V3: The current version, flat from birth with a 3-year warranty, at $899.99. UPPAbaby Vista V2: Also often sold used, and it can add a second seat.
How we rated the UPPAbaby Cruz V2
Six criteria, weighted by how much they shape everyday life. Read our methodology.
Weighted total9.0— Exceptional
UPPAbaby Cruz V2 full specifications
| Type | Full-size |
|---|---|
| Weight | 25.5 lb (frame plus toddler seat, per Lucie's List and Snugglebugz; BabyGearLab measured 25 lb) |
| Folded size (L×W×H) | 16.5×22.8×33 in (with toddler seat attached, per Snugglebugz and Strolleria; 12 x 22.8 x 30 in without the seat (Snugglebugz). BabyGearLab measured 33 x 22.9 x 16.5 in) |
| Open size (L×W×H) | 37.5×22.8×40 in |
| Max child weight | 50 lb |
| From birth | Not in the toddler seat alone; newborns need the Bassinet, the Infant SnugSeat or an infant car seat, all sold separately |
| Seat age | From 3 months, up to 50 lb (Snugglebugz) |
| Recline | Multi-position; BabyGearLab found it reclines to almost 50 degrees, not flat |
| Basket | Up to 30 lb |
| Fold | Two-hand fold with auto-lock; BabyGearLab says it stands only with the leg rest and handlebar at their shortest |
| Wheels & suspension | Foam-filled tires with all-wheel suspension and lockable front wheels |
| Car seat compatibility | UPPAbaby infant seats; Chicco, Cybex, Clek, Maxi-Cosi and Nuna with adapters, per BabyGearLab |
| Converts | Single stroller only |
| Travel | Not airline carry-on size |
| In the box | Frame with toddler seat, Extendable canopy with peek-a-boo window, Infant SnugSeat (sold separately), Bassinet (sold separately) |
| Safety | No certification claims confirmed for the V2; the 2015 CPSC bumper bar recall covered the older 2015 Cruz (model 0181), not the V2 |
| Released | 2020 |
| List price | $1,000 (Last list price we could verify, as shown by BabyGearLab; Lucie's List gave $649 to $679 at the 2020 launch. UPPAbaby no longer lists the Cruz V2 and its own last price was not found) |
What to buy instead
The current version, flat from birth with a 3-year warranty, at $899.99.
UPPAbaby Cruz V3
9.1 — Exceptional. 26.5 lb, folds to 17×22.5×32.5 in, $899.99.
Also often sold used, and it can add a second seat.
UPPAbaby Vista V2
9.0 — Exceptional. 27 lb, folds to 17.3×25.7×33.3 in, $999.99.
A new full-size stroller with a compact fold, at $900.
Nuna MIXX Next
8.2 — Very good. 28.3 lb, folds to 27.5×23.6×19 in, $900.
UPPAbaby Cruz V2 FAQ
Is the UPPAbaby Cruz V2 discontinued?
Yes. UPPAbaby replaced the Cruz V2 with the Cruz V3, and its website now shows only the V3. BabyGearLab notes the new version too. Today you will find the V2 secondhand, open-box or as leftover retailer stock. A new Cruz V3 lists at $899.99 on UPPAbaby's site.
Is a used Cruz V2 worth buying?
Often, yes. It weighs 25.5 lb, holds 30 lb in the basket and was BabyGearLab's Editors' Choice. Pay well under the V3's $899.99, and remember the seat starts at 3 months. Check the frame, wheels, brake, fold and harness, and look up the serial number for recalls.
What is the difference between the Cruz V2 and Cruz V3?
The V3 seat reclines flat from birth with an included insert, while the V2 seat starts at 3 months. The V3 adds FlexRide suspension, a magnetic buckle and a higher seat. It weighs 26.5 lb against 25.5 lb. Both carry 30 lb in the basket and up to 50 lb in the seat.
Has the Cruz V2 been recalled?
We found no CPSC recall for the Cruz V2. A 2015 recall covered the bumper bar foam on 2015 Cruz strollers, model 0181, which is the older model. Recalls can be added later, so check the serial number on the CPSC site and with UPPAbaby before you buy.