Baby Jogger City Elite
The Baby Jogger City Elite is a luxury three-wheel stroller. The large wheels with maintenance-free tires can handle all kinds of terrain or light jogging. The non-reversible seat is very spacious. Thanks to a weight capacity of 34 kg, it can handle even a bigger child. You can adjust both the backrest and leg rest to a flat position. Using adapters, you can attach a car seat or a carrycot to the stroller. You can choose the narrower foldable Compact carrycot or the sturdy Deluxe carrycot. All accessories, including the bumper bar or a snack tray, must be purchased separately.
The Baby Jogger City Elite is a luxury three-wheel stroller. The large wheels with maintenance-free tires can handle all kinds of terrain or light jogging. The non-reversible seat is very spacious. Thanks to a weight capacity of 34 kg, it can handle even a bigger child. You can adjust both the backrest and leg rest to a flat position. Using adapters, you can attach a car seat or a carrycot to the stroller. You can choose the narrower foldable Compact carrycot or the sturdy Deluxe carrycot. All accessories, including the bumper bar or a snack tray, must be purchased separately.
Baby Jogger City Elite Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 11.9 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 117 cm x 67.5 cm x 119.5 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 85 cm x 67.5 cm x 35.5 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- USA
- Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 34 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-48 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, infinite recline
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 51 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 35 x 24 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 99 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- No
- Height-adjustable seat
- No
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- No
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Machine washable
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- Yes
- Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
- No
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- Yes
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- No
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- Yes
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar can be purchased separately
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 3
- Front wheel(s) type
- Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
- Rear wheels type
- Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
- Front wheels diameter
- 30 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 30 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- Front
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Hand-operated
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- Yes
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- Yes
- Self-standing fold
- No
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- Yes
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Pivoting
- Handlebar material
- Rubber
- Handlebar height
- 84-117 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- Basket's weight capacity
- 4.5 kg
- Closable basket
- No
- An extra basket can be attached to the frame
- No
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- Yes
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 74 x 35 cm (Deluxe, 70x33 Compact)
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- Yes
- Cup holder can be attached
- Yes
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- No
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- No
- Seat liner/insert included
- No
- Changing bag included
- No
- Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
- No
- Motorized/Baterry-powered
- No
- LED light(s)
- No
- Built-in audio speakers
- No
- A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
- No
Parent reviews of the Baby Jogger City Elite
- Excellent driving characteristics
- Spacious
- Large hood with windows and ventilation
- Parent organizer on handle
- Leg positioning
- Easy folding
- It is quite heavy
The perfect off-road stroller, spacious with a large hood. I have nothing to complain about.
I love it ♥️🥰
- Long canopy (privacy when sleeping)
- Ventilation of the canopy and seat
- Handle is adjustable
- Stability
- Easy to handle
- Large space for baby and sleeping (lasts a long time)
- Storage box for small items etc.
- The material fades in the sun (except for the charcoal colour)
- Wide wheel span (doesn't fit everywhere)
After three kids, the best stroller for me.
- Folding
- Positionability
- Canopy and ventilation
- Lightweight frame
- Plenty of storage space (I didn't miss the classic changing bag, which is normally thrown over the sleeve... can't be put on this stroller, but I don't miss it at all)
- Durability of the covers
- Large
- Nothing :)
Fantastic pram. Two of my children grew up in it, and I even drove my dog in it when he couldn't walk on his own anymore.
What's the best about it:
1. Folding - it's so easy and quick. Just beware, we messed one up in the joint part because we folded it even fully loaded (we always had a bunch of stuff down in the net)... so I recommend to take everything out of the net before folding, because a 1000 times it's ok, but then one day it broke and we bought a new one.
2. Positioning - it's great to put the baby to sleep, to put it on the back + what's more, it has a footrest, so you don't need to put anything under its legs externally.
3. The canopy - the kids are super protected from the sun. No need to add any sunshades or anything like that... and the roof can also be uncovered to let the wind blow through, which is great in the hot summer.
But there's a lot of other things I appreciated. It's big - I carried a lot of stuff in it, it was easy to handle. In short, great :)
- easy to use
- off-road
- high load capacity
- indestructible wheels
- huge canopy
Absolutely the best. My daughter has been sleeping in it since she was a baby.
It's really spacious, cushioned, and the one-handed folding is unbelievable. My husband thought it wouldn't fit in the car when we went on vacation, but after simply removing the wheels, it was very small and very foldable. And one more great thing - and that's the sun canopy. It's very large, so it protects the baby from the sun and the wind. Moreover, all the windows are magnetic, so when you are putting the baby to sleep, you don't disturb the baby by undoing the velcro or the snaps (studs).
I had a tricycle before, but this one is very light and can be carried with one hand.
- traverses different terrain without problems
- smooth ride on large wheels
- easy to operate with one hand
- is a bit wide, some doors it won't fit in
- a little higher weight
A superb pram, goes over any terrain.
- Large off-road wheels
- Also usable for running/inline
- Spacious for larger kids
- High carrying capacity - we often put both our children in it
- Large hood
- Also suitable for tall parents
- Possibility to adjust the legs
- No reversibility of the seat
Excellent off-road stroller, easy to handle, usable also for sport-loving parents. If it had a reversble sports part, I would give it 10 points :)
- Stability
- Handling
- Well positioned center of gravity
- Suspension on moderate terrain is sufficient
- Adjusting handle
- Positioning to almost full recline
- Huge canopy
- Rubber-covered parental handle
- Fabric fades in the sun
- Poor access to the basket
- The base package is completely without accessories
- Higher price, but it corresponds to the user comfort
We were looking for a stroller for the city, which at the same time can easily cope with a more peaceful terrain (lawn, dirt road, forest). After a very long selection we chose the Elite.
At first I didn't want a three wheeler (before I had only four-wheeled strollers), Elite seemed huge according to the written dimensions and the price was quite high (we were buying for our second child and we don't plan to have another one). Then I found the Elite in a nice condition on a second hand market and the choice was clear. It rides great. It is not at all noticeable that it is almost 12 kg. It has a very well positioned seat, it is stable. In real life it doesn't feel like a huge thing at all, but at the same time it is not a lightweight low-quality Valco Snap. The suspension front wheel and the hanging seat are quite enough for our requirements. But if we lived in a village, I would probably buy the more off-road Summit x3.
It has a huge canopy, it can be positioned to almost full recline, it is easy to fold, it has a pretty large basket. Of course, it has its disadvantages - it's hard for me to get into the basket (you can't really compare it with the Britax B-Motion plus), the fabric does tend to fade in the sun (probably all Elites do, except for the Charcoal colour), the parent handle is rubber, which is very uncomfortable for me, so I have a PU leather cover sewn on it, and the pushchair doesn't have any accessories and you have to buy everything.
We are very satisfied with the selection and I recommend looking in the classifieds. I got it after one child, still 2 months under warranty, with complete accessories for a nice price.
- Handling
- Easy folding
- Spaciousness of the lying area
- Sturdy and stable
- Brake on the handle (especially useful if you have sandals)
- Large canopy with ventilation
- Poor access to the basket when lying down
- Accessories must be purchased (no handle in front of the child in the basic set of equipment)
- Higher price (but balanced by quality)
Stroller suitable for the city and countryside. It is perfectly maneuverable, easy to fold (just pulling the strap) and takes up little space. In case it still wouldn't fit in the boot of a small car, the wheels can be detached with a single click.
The pushchair version has an adjustable leg rest. The bassinet is positioned quite high on it, so there is no need to bend down to the baby. Unfortunately, it is this height of the bassinet that seems to make the stroller not as stable in the field as it is in the sports version. But again, don't imagine tipping the baby out! This is a really slight instability at a high sideways tilt, where other strollers would have a problem. In the pushchair version, the stroller sits on the ground perfectly.
I appreciate the long canopy with ventilation. What bothers me is the poor access to the basket when the pushchair is in the reclined position. The whole stroller is solid, the weight seems maybe high (about 12 kg) on paper, but in real life it is not noticeable at all. The child's lying/sitting area is large, so the child is comfortable there and can fit easily at three years old. I have another, smaller stroller available, but I think the comfort of using this stroller is so high that I wouldn't trade it for another.
The stroller is so versatile - it handles beautifully in the city, and it can go through more difficult terrain (forest paths, dirt roads). However, if your goal is to use the stroller for running, skating, I would choose the Summit model from the same manufacturer - the same if you are going to use the stroller regularly in really challenging terrain.
For me, it's one of the best strollers on the market and you definitely won't make a mistake buying it.
Your questions about the Baby Jogger City Elite
What bassinet / carrycot can I buy for this stroller?
Hi, Steph,
The right carrycots for this older model are the Compact carrycot or the hard-bottomed Deluxe carrycot, however they were discontinued. You need to search for these (and the adapters for them, too) in classifieds, I would say. Check the type in this eBay offer, for example, to know what I am talking about.
I have the Baby Jogger City Elite stroller and need to know a certain screw size. One of our screws fell out and my wife will not use it again until I get another screw put back in. We do not know where the screw is so I cannot figure out the size. Any help in this area will be appreciated.
Hi, Luke!
You should definitely contact any stroller repair service AND the this Baby Jogger customer service/support WITH attached pictures of what is missing. They should help you out with the dimensions as well as, possibly, with providing the screw. Like this, I can't tell which part and which screw, the best is to ask the manufacturer or an official service.