I Test Drove the UPPABaby Vista V3 Stroller for 9 Months—Here's My Honest Review

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18-07-2025

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Value: 17/20
Functionality: 19/20
Portability: 19/20
Aesthetic: 19/20
Safety: 19/20TOTAL: 93/100
It was 2018 and I was about to welcome my first-born son. Stroller decisions were top of mind and everyone had an opinion. I took my research to the Brooklyn streets and noticed that most parents relied on UPPABaby's Vista model. ('It has the flexibility to accommodate two,' one mom gleefully told me, referencing the option to purchase an additional RumbleSeat. 'The storage space is so good, you won't need a car,' another exclaimed.) At the time, my focus was entirely on baby #1, but it felt like a good investment. I was sold.
Back then, my test was of the OG model—and, while I loved it, I had some notes. In comparison to other strollers I've tried, the original Vista wasn't as smooth when making twisty turns around potholes on the street. The straps were also occasionally finicky to adjust and click into place. The bassinet, which I also used by my bedside thank to this handy stand ($200), didn't have a ton of breathability.
Enter UPPABaby's brand-new Vista V3 model (not to mention the 2024 arrival of my second-born son, now nine months) and all of these details have been addressed. But that's not all: Over the course of my test drive, the number of times I thought to myself wow, how great is this stroller was vast. Here, the many reasons it's a stand-out.
How I Tested the UPPABaby Vista V3 Stroller
Rachel Bowie
While I relied on the Doona Car Seat and Stroller for car travel and easy transitions from the road to baby's room while snoozing, I'm a Brooklyn mom and I walk everywhere. I needed an everyday stroller that was sturdy and robust. The aforementioned ample storage space was a must—enough to fit groceries, but also my older son's backpack and school supplies—I also wanted a stroller that could support a range of ages and stages. The Vista V3, which can by outfitted with a bassinet ($280), was the perfect option to help me transition from the newborn phase to my now upright and babbling nine-month-old, which is exactly the length of this test.
I've relied on this stroller to walk the round-trip four miles a day to pickup and drop-off with my 7-year-old; I've stuffed it in the trunk of our car for vacations to Washington D.C., Massachusetts and more. I've toggled the RumbleSeat from backward-facing to forward-facing as my baby gained more head control. I've used it in snowstorms, rainstorms and more. All this is to say that I've put the V3 through its paces—and I'm totally impressed.
MY UPPABABY VISTA V3 STROLLER REVIEW
What I Love About the UPPABaby Vista V3 Stroller
Rachel Bowie
The most noticeable difference when I first tested it out is truly the maneuverability and the suspension. What I lamented in the OG edition (wheels that got stuck on a sidewalk lip, for example, and required an extra bit of elbow grease to traverse) has all been upgraded and improved. In fact, the newer model offers an especially smooth ride on difficult terrains: I found it significantly easier to zig and zag around people on the sidewalk and also to push one-handed than its predecessor. It also meant that my infant stayed sleeping longer in most circumstances—the biggest win.
I also love the addition of the five-point harness (which was added in the Vista V2 model, too), as well as the magnetic clasp. This means that strapping baby in so that they are safe and secure feels rather brainless. The various straps almost find each other—that's how strong the clasp is—while still staying child-proof. They're also easy to adjust without having to remove baby from the seat, helpful as your baby rapidly grows (or even just falls asleep in an awkward position).
Other details worth calling out: The addition of a mesh panels to the bassinet and the option to winterize the toddler seat with a padded insert. I was particularly thankful for the added ventilation while pushing my newborn around on Halloween this past autumn, when temps somehow were still in the high 80s in New York. My baby snoozed happily but had a nice airflow at the same time.
The storage continues to be a stand-out (I've fit everything from a farmers' market haul to my son's scooter beneath baby); ditto the peek-a-boo spot on the toddler seat. (I love—and wish all strollers offered—a non-disruptive panel that you can roll back to get a quick peek at baby while sleeping.)
Also, not for nothing, but this stroller still looks brand-new after nine months of use. (I got it in a darker color—the Noa—but it's certainly worth noting.)
The Specs and Safety Ratings You Need to Know
Rachel Bowie
The newest features of the Vista V3 include the enhanced FlexRide suspension, the all-weather toddler seat, the new magnetic buckle system and reflective trims of the wheels and under-carriage basket for added visibility while strolling. This stroller is also equipped to accommodate up to three children (the third older child can hop on and ride along thanks to UPPABaby's PiggyBack Ride-Along board, $180). In total, there are over 30 different configurations available
While the bassinet is now sold separately, your infant can ride in the RumbleSeat from birth with the inclusion of the infant SnugSeat. Without the SnugSeat, this stroller is designed to be used for kids ages 3 months to 50 pounds. (The bassinet and the SnugSeat extend that life span to 0 months.) The basket can accommodate up to 30 pounds of storage and the stroller also features an easily adjustable handlebar to help accommodate parents of different heights.
From a safety perspective, the Vista V3 is Green Guard-certified, which means it has been tested and evaluated above and beyond the government standards when it comes to chemical emissions limits. The leather used on the stroller is also REACH compliant certified for over 200+ chemicals.
The Only Flaws About the UPPABaby Vista V3
My biggest gripe about the new model is a surprising one: The pedal lock sometimes gets stuck. This doesn't compromise safety—it mainly sticks when unlocking the stroller from a resting position, so I just have to press my foot on it an extra time. I do think it still is a bit cumbersome to open (you have to un-latch a tab on the side), which means that two hands are always required. The Vista V3 does stand upright on its own, but the footprint is still a bit large. That is countered by the sturdiness it provides, but you want to be sure you have space in the entryway—or your apartment hallway—even if it is fully closed up.
Final Thoughts
UppaBABY
I love this stroller. It maneuvers well, it transports a ton, and it offers peak comfort and performance for baby and mom. The toddler seat can be adjusted to an impressive variety of angles to increase comfort; the UPF 50+ canopy provides ample shade; overall, it's an exceptional experience from start to finish. While the improvements may seem minor at first, the devil's in the details. I love the upgrades that have been made to the Vista design and stand behind them as worth the investment. (And I'm not the only one: The UppaBaby Vista V3 just won the Best Stroller award in PureWow's annual Happy Baby Awards for 2025.)
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