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Baby Jogger City Premier
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Baby Jogger City Premier

DISCONTINUED in 2019
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The Baby Jogger City Premier is the successor of the City Versa. It combines the best features of the Versa and the popular City Select. The City Premier is a luxury stroller with a reversible bucket seat. The seat is one of the longest on the market. You can even extend the leg rest for a bigger child. The larger wheels with all-round suspension can handle even rougher terrain. City Premier features a simple folding system that you can operate with one hand. After folding, the full-size stroller becomes surprisingly compact. 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, must be purchased separately.

Baby Jogger City Premier Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
12.95 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
112.5 cm x 63.5 cm x 106 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
81.5 cm x 63.5 cm x 34.5 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
23 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-48 months
Reversible seat unit
Yes
Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
Yes
Reclining backrest
Yes, 3 positions
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Backrest recline type
Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
One-hand backrest recline system
Yes
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
Yes, 3 positions
Extendable leg rest
Yes
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
56.3 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
29.4 x 23.1 cm
Total length of the seat unit
104.6 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
No
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
No
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
4
Front wheel(s) type
Rubber-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
Rubber-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter
20 cm
Rear wheels diameter
30 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
All
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
Telescopic
Handlebar material
Rubber
Handlebar height
102-112.5 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
Yes
Basket's weight capacity
7 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 (without adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
74 x 35 cm
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)
No
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

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Parent reviews of the Baby Jogger City Premier

4.6/5
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We couldn't have chosen better

4
  • large wheels suitable for off-road use, all wheels are cushioned
  • easy to fold together with the seat, so there is no need to disassemble
  • the handle cover can be easily unzipped and cleaned if necessary
  • handbrake with comfortable control on the handle
  • the quality of the materials and the overall impression is on a higher level
  • weight of the pram - it corresponds to the higher load capacity

We couldn't have chosen better, we strongly recommend it.

An excellent stroller

4
  • Suspension on all wheels
  • Large basket
  • Handles any terrain
  • Large canopy
  • Faces both directions
  • Bucket seat
  • No belly bar included

An excellent stroller. If it had a normal lie-flat reclining seat, it would get a 10. But that's purely a matter of opinion. My daughter couldn't stand the seat, my son slept exclusively in the bucket seat unit.

  • large bucket-type seat
  • telescoping handle
  • large all-terrain wheels
  • the seat can face both directions
  • the chassis folds with the seat in any direction
  • a basket with a 10kg weight capacity
  • a seat with a 25kg weight capacity
  • peek-a-boo window in the canopy
  • 3 recline positions
  • leg rest is adjustable

An American pushchair that can go almost through anything. We experienced sand, gravel, off-road, and we managed well - and from the name, one would think it's an urban stroller. It looks great, elegant, nice colors too - nothing too bold. Even is my son's pushchair days are pretty much over, I am not gonna get rid of it - such a gem would be so hard to find in the future with, e.g., a second kid...

  • huge shopping basket
  • the stroller is also suitable for taller people thanks to the adjustable handle
  • long backrest, which is not common in bucket seats
  • brake on the handle of the stroller
  • good rear wheel suspension
  • high quality fabrics
  • higher weight, but this goes hand in hand with the carrying capacity of the stroller
  • the leg rest could be a bit longer, my one year old son soon reaches the end of the extended version

We've only had the stroller for a short time, but after spending an hour outside I already know it's one of the best we've ever had. The stroller does feel heavier, but that goes hand in hand with its carrying capacity, which is one of the highest on the market, as well as its loading seat area. It has a fairly long backrest, which is not as common with bucket seats - but desirable for that reason.

It has good rear-wheel suspension, so it handles even bigger bumps in comfort without rattling or possibly waking baby. Its shopping basket is downright huge, but open and mesh, so this could be one of the shortcomings. The whole workmanship of the stroller is very high quality, as well as the fabrics used. However, the minus is its price, which is really an above-standard price for just a pushchair.

There's not much to fault the average, but it's not a stroller for moms looking for a lightweight convertible due to its weight and width. It is, however, a sturdy, high quality and comfortable stroller.

Your questions about the Baby Jogger City Premier

1)

Does it fit in the overhead compartment on a plane?

Hello there, Bea,

No, this is a full-sized, full-featured stroller, not compact enough to fit the carry-on size when folded. Strollers fitting those measurements are significantly smaller and simpler than the City Premier. You could either check it in or look into your airline's policy for baby's luggage, but this won't be going into the overhead compartment of a plane.

.eli - 12 Feb 2024
2)

Can I add a second seat to this stroller?

Hey, Cassie,

No, this is a singer stroller only, there's no way to add a second seat to this.

.eli - 26 Aug 2023
3)

Hi!

What adapter would I need for the City Premier stroller to fit a Graco Click Connect car seat? Thx

Hi, Katherine,

You will simply need the Graco adaptors for the City Premier. As a not too much sold anymore model, you may need to try to contact the customer service about availability of that.

.eli - 17 Aug 2023
4)

Will the bassinet conversion kit for the City Select stroller work with the City Select Premier?

Hey, Lynz,

No, it won't, the seat size is different and it won't work like that unfortunately.

.eli - 13 Apr 2023
5)

My City Versa seat broke. Will the City Premier seat fit? And if so, can I still use the seat cover and purchase just the frame or do I need to purchase the frame with cover?

Hi, Becka,

I believe the seat should fit, the attachment seems to be the same. I personally never tried that though. I cannot 100% tell if the fabrics will fit, either, but I think at least part of them will. I would get a seat with the covers just to be sure.

.eli - 22 Mar 2023
6)

Hey,

I was told that not all Baby Jogger bassinets will fit the Baby jogger city premier, is it so? And if so, what bassinet model will?

Thanks a lot!

Hey, Adam,

Not all bassinets will fit the City Premier, no. The older ones will though (as the model is already discontinued) - the Compact carrycot or the Deluxe carrycot. You need to be checking the older bassinets n classifieds as those bassinets are no longer sold.

.eli - 09 Mar 2023
7)

What adapter would I need for the City Premier stroller to fit a Chicco car seat?

Hi, Krista,

There is this adapter car seat, however as the Premier is discontinued, you may have problems finding it. Try checking more on Amazon / eBay, or looking in classifieds. Other than with this, you won't be able to attach a Chicco capsule on this frame.

.eli - 29 Oct 2022
8)

Hello!

I want to know if I can go for runs with this pram? I know it's the Baby Jogger brand, but not sure if it's safe for it. Thanks!

Hi, Cam,

I am sorry but no, despite that brand name (yes, Baby Jogger strollers were at first just three-wheeled joggers and the first joggers in the US), this - and other - four-wheel models from Baby Jogger are NOT suitable for running, jogging, in-line skating or other sports activities. It is even in their manual. They are simply daily strollers.

Read more about the difference in the number of wheels and uses of strollers HERE in this article. And no worries, you're not by far the first making that mistake of assuming a BabyJogger is a jogger. Not anymore, not most of them. For jogging, check, for example, the City Elite 2.

.eli - 03 Mar 2022
9)

Does the Baby Jogger City Select seat frame fit on the Baby Jogger City Premier chassis?

Hello,

Based on the attachment system, it should, YES.

However, it's a smaller seat frame, and the center of gravity doesn't count on a differently sized seat to be fitted, so it might happen that a different pushchair model's seat might affect the maneuverability of the stroller, ranging from just a little to tipping over in some cases (which means endangering your baby).

In general, then, the Baby Jogger City Select seat should fit on the Premier chassis just fine, but it might be a worse stroller experience. That is why I don't recommend fitting a seat that is not meant for the frame.

.eli - 13 Jun 2021
10)

Hi :)

Would the Baby Jogger City Versa bassinet fit on the Baby Jogger City Premier?

Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ Eva

Hello, Eva!

Yes, the Baby Jogger City Versa click on attachment system is the same as the City Premier's, so YES, it will fit the Versa and the Premier just fine 😉

.eli - 01 Jun 2021
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