Bugaboo Cameleon 3
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The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is the third generation of the iconic high-end urban Bugaboo Cameleon. It was released in 2012. Of all the versions, it has the most improvements.
The chassis of the stroller has a more robust center and will no longer lock-up after being folded. The significantly larger shopping basket was also improved. You can hear the clicking sound when adjusting the handlebar. It helps you orientate in individual positions. The hand strap is now smaller and not adjustable. The front solid wheels have simpler joints. They can be removed by pressing the white button in the front, instead of pulling the wheel mechanism from above.
The seat and the carrycot textiles are attached to the same frame which is simply attached to a chassis. The bucket seat can be tilted to a fully reclined position. The seat with wider leg rest is reinforced in the joints. The swing-away bumper bar makes it easier to put the child into the seat. The improved safety harness can now be adjusted with one hand simply by sliding it. The Cameleon 3 is available as a 2in1 stroller system, you can also purchase a separate chassis. The basic 2in1 stroller system does not include a color set, which you have to buy separately. Purchasing other ones later will allow you to customize your stroller throughout its lifespan. You can choose between standard length or extendable hoods. With the optional car seat with adapters, you can create a 3in1 stroller system. The Cameleon 3 has a leatherette handle and bumper bar (instead of the foam ones) since 2017.
It can be purchased in many color designs including special and limited editions, best known of which are Sahara, All Black, Neon, collaboration with designers Viktor&Rolf, or collaboration with Diesel - Diesel Military. The year 2017 also brought the New Classic Collection, Kite, Elements, Atelier Collection, designer Niark1 edition and the tiger-patterned We Are Handsome collaboration, followed by the toucan-patterned We Are Handsome col. 2 in 2018.
The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is the third generation of the iconic high-end urban Bugaboo Cameleon. It was released in 2012. Of all the versions, it has the most improvements.
The chassis of the stroller has a more robust center and will no longer lock-up after being folded. The significantly larger shopping basket was also improved. You can hear the clicking sound when adjusting the handlebar. It helps you orientate in individual positions. The hand strap is now smaller and not adjustable. The front solid wheels have simpler joints. They can be removed by pressing the white button in the front, instead of pulling the wheel mechanism from above.
The seat and the carrycot textiles are attached to the same frame which is simply attached to a chassis. The bucket seat can be tilted to a fully reclined position. The seat with wider leg rest is reinforced in the joints. The swing-away bumper bar makes it easier to put the child into the seat. The improved safety harness can now be adjusted with one hand simply by sliding it. The Cameleon 3 is available as a 2in1 stroller system, you can also purchase a separate chassis. The basic 2in1 stroller system does not include a color set, which you have to buy separately. Purchasing other ones later will allow you to customize your stroller throughout its lifespan. You can choose between standard length or extendable hoods. With the optional car seat with adapters, you can create a 3in1 stroller system. The Cameleon 3 has a leatherette handle and bumper bar (instead of the foam ones) since 2017.
It can be purchased in many color designs including special and limited editions, best known of which are Sahara, All Black, Neon, collaboration with designers Viktor&Rolf, or collaboration with Diesel - Diesel Military. The year 2017 also brought the New Classic Collection, Kite, Elements, Atelier Collection, designer Niark1 edition and the tiger-patterned We Are Handsome collaboration, followed by the toucan-patterned We Are Handsome col. 2 in 2018.
Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Chassis-only
- Stroller weight
- 9.6 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 113 cm x 60 cm x 91.5-104 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 90 cm x 60 cm x 30.5 cm frame only
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 17 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- Yes
- 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
- Side-buttons-operated recline mechanism
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 47 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 31 x 27 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 94.5 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)
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
- No
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- Yes
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- No
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
- Front wheels diameter
- 15 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
- Yes
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- Yes
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- Front
- Suspension type
- Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- Yes
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Hand-operated
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- No
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- No
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- No
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 97-113 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- Yes
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- Basket's weight capacity
- 4 kg
- Closable basket
- Yes
- An extra basket can be attached to the frame
- No
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 75 x 31 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- Yes,
- 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
- Yes
- 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
Best Deals for Bugaboo Cameleon 3
Parent reviews of the Bugaboo Cameleon 3
- Overcomes unevennesses softly - surprisingly! ;-)
- Excellent design especially in combination with car seat
- Possibility of attaching a sibling board with a seat (my main reason for buying)
- Someone please explain to me how to put things in the basket when the bassinet is on?? The "2x2cm" approach is sad and it's the biggest flaw! If they would address this, I would think about a 9-10 rating :-)
- Storage is not bad, but not super great either, rather average...
Cam 3 is my third stroller. Like every single one, it has its advantages and disadvantages... see above. The biggest positive surprise for me was that although the front wheels look funny and you wonder how you can drive it on cobblestones, they are surprisingly good at overcoming unevenness.
- Small
- Light
- Foldable
- It feels like a toy, sometimes I'm afraid I'll tear something off
For the city and public transport, ideal.
The deep bassinet lasted us until 9 months. Seat is superb. Spacious basket, adjustable handle. For me top for city and countryside.
- Lightweight
- Operable with 1 hand
- Great extra seat
- Large basket
- Awesome accessories
- Price
- Some may mind the positioning, I don't mind
- Less cushioned
Superb stroller. I recommend it. I have used it used with the seat only. For a baby I find it hard, not enough cushioning. On smooth surfaces it's fine; off-road, on broken pavements, it rattles. It's nice to maneuver, quite stowable in the car, handbrake.
I was happy with it. My son didn't like the bucket seat. Ideal stroller for the city centre.
- Seat both forward and reverse-facing
- Reversible handle
- Bumper bar enhancement
- Canopy replacement
- City and off-road
- Lots of accessories
- It's heavy to use with my almost 3 year old daughter, so we're switching to Bee
Our favorite stroller - it had everything we needed ♥
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Good handling
- Quality
- Accessories
- Price
In 3 years of use I can't complain about anything. Apart from the high purchase price I am satisfied with everything. Ideal for the city, where a lightweight foldable stroller that is easy to handle is needed.
The only stroller that met my expectations...
Awesome design. Replacement of canopy cover, etc... Solid frame, not like previous models.
- Low weight
- Design
- Tiny wheels can't handle tougher terrain
- The basket is impractical and difficult to reach under the carrycot
- Price
- Large dimensions when folded
Amazing for the city. Terrain and snow, though, the front mini wheels with suspension can't handle.