UPPAbaby Cruz V3
The UPPAbaby Cruz V3 weighs 26.5 lb, folds to 7.2 cu ft, and holds a child up to 50 lb, per UPPAbaby. The maker lists the seat as reclining flat for use from birth. The seat faces you or the world. A narrower full-size stroller for city and everyday use. The seat lies flat so it can be used from birth.
- $899.99List price
- 26.5 lbWeight
- 7.2 cu ftFolded
- 50 lbHolds up to
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How the Cruz V3 stacks up
Against the 95 full-size strollers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for full-size strollers (10 lb to 25 lb).
Within the typical range for full-size strollers (24.1 lb to 28.8 lb).
Within the typical range for full-size strollers (6.9 cu ft to 9.1 cu ft).
The same as most full-size strollers (50 lb).
Within the typical range for full-size strollers ($479.99 to $999.99).
Cruz V3: generations
- Replaces: UPPAbaby Cruz V2Discontinued. Not enough published specs on both to compare.
From each maker's published specs.
What sets the Cruz V3 apart
Measured against the 95 full-size strollers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 4th highest basket limitof the 46 full-size strollers with it published: 30 lb
- Weight: 26.5 lbin the middle half of the 74 full-size strollers that publish it (24.1 lb to 28.8 lb)
- Folded size: 7.2 cu ftin the middle half of the 61 full-size strollers that publish it (6.9 cu ft to 9.1 cu ft)
Next to its closest matches
- Nuna Mixx NextNext to it, the Cruz V3 is 1.8 lb lighter; 0 cu ft bigger folded.
- Cybex Gazelle SNext to it, the Cruz V3 is 1.9 lb lighter; 1.3 cu ft bigger folded; no converts to a double (the Gazelle S has it).
- Nuna DEMI iconNext to it, the Cruz V3 is 2.5 lb lighter; 4.3 cu ft smaller folded.
Infant car seats and the Cruz V3
9 infant car seats on Cribpicks from 4 brands are named with the Cruz V3 in a maker's fit list. Listed car seat fit: UPPAbaby Mesa and Aria and the bassinet attach directly without adapters.
| Car seat | How it is listed |
|---|---|
| UPPAbaby Aria | Named by UPPAbaby, no adapter |
| UPPAbaby Mesa | Named by UPPAbaby, no adapter |
| Chicco KeyFit 30 | With the Car Seat Adapter for Vista, Cruz & Kona (Chicco) |
| Chicco KeyFit 30 Zip | With the Car Seat Adapter for Vista, Cruz & Kona (Chicco) |
| Clek Liing | With the Car Seat Adapters for Vista, Cruz & Kona (Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex, Clek) |
| Clek Liingo | With the Car Seat Adapters for Vista, Cruz & Kona (Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex, Clek) |
| Nuna PIPA aire rx | With the Car Seat Adapters for Vista, Cruz & Kona (Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex, Clek) |
| Nuna PIPA rx | With the Car Seat Adapters for Vista, Cruz & Kona (Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex, Clek) |
| Nuna PIPA urbn | With the Car Seat Adapters for Vista, Cruz & Kona (Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex, Clek) |
Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.
Cruz V3: from newborn to toddler
| Stage | What UPPAbaby lists |
|---|---|
| From birth | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Seat recline | Flat |
| Seat faces | You or the world (reversible) |
| Seat holds | Up to 50 lb |
| Second child | No second seat; ride-on boards that list it: PiggyBack for Cruz V2 and V3 |
Limits as the maker lists them. Follow the manual for your stroller.
Listed features
- Narrow 22.5 in frame
- Lay-flat seat usable from birth
- One-hand recline and handlebar adjustment
Worth checking
- List price $899.99
Where to buy the Cruz V3
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| UPPAbaby Cruz V3 | |
|---|---|
| List price | $899.99 |
| Weight | 26.5 lb |
| Folded size | 17 × 22.5 × 32.4 in7.2 cu ft |
| Open size | 37.5 × 22.5 × 41.8 in |
| Seat holds up to | 50 lb |
| Child height up to | 40 in |
| From birth? | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Seat recline | Flat |
| Seat faces you or the world | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | No |
| Converts to a double | No |
| Basket | 30 lb, Extra-large basket; no weight limit listed |
| Car seats | UPPAbaby Mesa and Aria and the bassinet attach directly without adapters |
| Folds with the seat on | Yes |
| In the box | stroller, infant insert, toddler seat bug shield, toddler seat rain shield |
| Sold as a travel system | Cruz V3 + Mesa V3 / Aria V2 bundles |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2023 |
| Handlebar height | Adjustable |
| Wheels and suspension | Never-flat tires with front wheel lock |
| Canopy | UPF 50+ water-repellent, sun shield, zip-out extension, ventilation |
Compare the Cruz V3 with
How each closest rival differs from the Cruz V3, from the makers' specs.
- NunaMixx Next28.3 lb7.1 cu ft folded$900
- 1.8 lb heavier
- 0 cu ft smaller folded
- $0 more
- CybexGazelle S28.4 lb5.9 cu ft folded$899.95
- 1.9 lb heavier
- 1.3 cu ft smaller folded
- $0 less
- NunaDEMI icon29 lb11.4 cu ft folded$900
- 2.5 lb heavier
- 4.3 cu ft bigger folded
- $0 more
- Valco BabyArk Single30.4 lb7.9 cu ft folded$899.95
- 2 lb less basket capacity
- 3.9 lb heavier
- 0.7 cu ft bigger folded
Accessories that fit the Cruz V3
Each maker lists this stroller as a fit. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours on the product page.
Cruz V3: questions answered
From UPPAbaby's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
How much does the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 weigh?
The UPPAbaby Cruz V3 weighs 26.5 lb. The lightest full-size stroller we track is the Nuna TRIV next at 18.4 lb.
How big is the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 when folded?
It folds to 17 × 22.5 × 32.4 in, about 7.2 cubic feet. Compare folded sizes of all full-size strollers.
Can you use the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 from birth?
Yes, seat lies flat. Car seats: UPPAbaby Mesa and Aria and the bassinet attach directly without adapters.
What is the weight limit of the UPPAbaby Cruz V3?
The seat holds a child up to 50 lb.
Does the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 fit in an airplane overhead bin?
No. Plan to gate-check it. For overhead-bin strollers, see compact and travel strollers.
Can the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 be converted to a double stroller?
No. For two kids, see our double strollers.
How much does the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 cost?
The maker's US list price is $899.99. Sale prices change often, so check the retailer.
What's the difference between the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 and the Nuna Mixx Next?
By the specs, the Cruz V3 is 1.8 lb lighter, and the Cruz V3 lists for $0.01 less. See the Cruz V3 and Mixx Next side by side.
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Where these specs come from
- naturebabyoutfitter.com/products/uppababy-cruz-v3-stroller
- uppababy.com/strollers/full-size/cruz-v3
- uppababy.com/blog/our-same-premium-baby-gear-now-at-lower-prices
- uppababy.com/manuals/ (Cruz V3 manual NA_0403-CRZ_CruzV3Manual…
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.