Hello!
The Kinderkraft brand, in general, would be characterized as a cheaper - budget brand of strollers and travel systems. Apart from being affordable, they also aspire for modern and functional design - and that is why they are becoming more and more popular these days. I cannot say I am an absolute fan of all that they are producing. Still, I see how their thinking is right, seeing many people don’t have thousands for a new pram, and are for the market for a very affordable option - not knowing what to choose, because it looks either bad or has many other disadvantages.
I see the Kinderkraft Prime and Kinderkraft Grande as their flagship models, meaning they are expected to be the most popular and made so that they are the most appealing.
The Prime, being a more robust 2in1 or 3in1 travel system, I like very much not only because of its pricing, but also for the weight. Weighing 12 kg is, for this type, quite an achievement - usually, such stroller systems clock in around 13-14 kg (and more). I like the space in the carrycot, and also the big all-terrain wheels. There is some shock-absorbing suspension, but I was surprised me after trying it - it is not that noticeable, as I expected. Also, with such a budget option, don’t expect absolute sturdiness and quality for 10 years - it’s a model to use with one kid, and then maybe to pass along as a spare for your family…
Other stroller systems from Kinderkraft are the “specialties” with seat unit convertible to a pramette type of bassinet. The Moov is the heaviest and robust one, because of a chassis with 4 air-filled wheels and a real, almost rocking suspension. It is quite bulky but good for families who don’t mind this much, and live for example. in the countryside. The Juli being it’s opposite - lightweight, but too hard of a ride because of smaller, solid wheels and not much of a suspension system. The Veo is somewhere between those two, with rear air-filled tires, but small-ish front wheels + chassis with only a very limited suspension. I would like to add to these three - they are a great “starter” travel system for the first year, year and a half - after that, the bucket-type seat the carrycot part transforms into will become small for a toddler. It is ok, taking into account there was no storing of an unnecessary part (like a carrycot after first 6 months), and the saved money are then gonna be useful for a lightweight stroller with a forward-facing only seat, which is so much more practical with a toddler of that age.
I would like to say here, that I’d recommend a better car seat. It is not bad, but there is no ADAC testing for the Kinderkraft car seats, however there are adapters compatible with Maxi-Cosi type of attachments (so you can click on them all the good car seat brands, such as Cybex, GB, Recaro, BeSafe, Kiddy, Joie, Nuna, Safety 1st…).
Moving on to the lightweight strollers from Kinderkraft… The flagship Grande is the most spacious - good for daily urban use and also for larger toddlers. It is reasonably minimalistic, which has to do with the price of it, but quite functional, with foam wheels. It is being renewed for 2020 - and the 2020 Grande model seems even better in terms of materials and features.
The Cruiser is also a new model - and so nice weight-wise. The sleeping surface is more on the shorter side, but ok for the category. The suspension is minimal, so this will only be a city-only pushchair - but ok even for everyday use, if you don’t expect much. If going shopping with your stroller, the super-large basket is will be much appreciated. All in all, a good stroller for the less demanding parents.
Then there’s the Lite Up - a very basic stroller with not much to offer - just to be in the car or at grandma’s as a spare, since it is not spacious for naps, nor that comfy. Good “to have” if unsure, whether or not your kid will not get tired from walking.
Those ultra-compact ones include the relatively new Indy - basic, but good-looking and practical for car trips and undemanding errands. I find it a bit better than the Pilot, which, on the other hand, seems very well rated by mothers. The Pilot is, however, a little more compact, so maybe that’s the reason for its popularity. I like it, but I am always a bit concerned with those super-small buggies if they are so cheap. I mean, I cannot be too sure, with so many joints and so much saving in terms of production, how long will it last in good condition.
Even more simple but the most compact of them all is the Mini Dot, which will surely be accepted even on board of practically all airlines (as the only one).