Joie Versatrax
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The Joie Versatrax is a new 2019 stroller, awarded the Reddot' Best of the Best' award the same year. This predominantly urban, full-featured stroller is also available as a modular stroller system suitable from birth until the child weighs 22 kg.
You can place your newborn not only into the reversible, padded, fully reclinable seat unit but also in the optional Ramble / Ramble XL carrycot. Alternatively, using corresponding adapters included with the Versatrax included, the i-Gemm / i-Snug / i-Level car seat (or other brands with Maxi-Cosi types of attachments) can be used.
Thanks to the robust feel of the chassis, the soft materials used, and the water repellent fabrics with UV factor and ventilation parts in the hood, your newborn will be snug and safe in the Versatrax. Another advantage is the shock-absorbing suspension of the chassis combined with the wheels with foam-filled tires - no worries about a puncture. When shopping, you'll appreciate the extra spacious shopping basket with a side pocket for small items but also the quick, one-handed fold - even with the seat unit clicked on in any direction. The Versatrax comes with a rain cover, and a cup holder included - other accessories are available to purchase separately.
The Joie Versatrax is a new 2019 stroller, awarded the Reddot' Best of the Best' award the same year. This predominantly urban, full-featured stroller is also available as a modular stroller system suitable from birth until the child weighs 22 kg.
You can place your newborn not only into the reversible, padded, fully reclinable seat unit but also in the optional Ramble / Ramble XL carrycot. Alternatively, using corresponding adapters included with the Versatrax included, the i-Gemm / i-Snug / i-Level car seat (or other brands with Maxi-Cosi types of attachments) can be used.
Thanks to the robust feel of the chassis, the soft materials used, and the water repellent fabrics with UV factor and ventilation parts in the hood, your newborn will be snug and safe in the Versatrax. Another advantage is the shock-absorbing suspension of the chassis combined with the wheels with foam-filled tires - no worries about a puncture. When shopping, you'll appreciate the extra spacious shopping basket with a side pocket for small items but also the quick, one-handed fold - even with the seat unit clicked on in any direction. The Versatrax comes with a rain cover, and a cup holder included - other accessories are available to purchase separately.
Joie Versatrax Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 11.7 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 112 cm x 65.5 cm x 92.4 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 86 cm x 65.5 cm x 36 cm frame only
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- UK
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 22 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
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 4 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, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 50 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 30 x 23 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 90 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- Yes
- 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
- Wipe-clean only
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
- Rear wheels type
- Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
- Front wheels diameter
- 18 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 24.5 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
- All
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 100-109 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
- 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
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- 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
- No
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
- Yes
- 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 Joie Versatrax
Parent reviews of the Joie Versatrax
- HUGE shopping basket 🫶🏽
- Easy to use buttons to lay baby up & down
- Easy handle bar adjustment
- Not too heavy but sturdy
- Folds nice
- Cup holder ❤️
- Easy foot break on the side so it's not in the way
- Really open when in seat unit
- Good could be longer
I absolutely recommend this pram, it's so so practical with many parent friendly features.
At first glance the pushchair is lovely to look at featuring a leather look handle and bumper bar. In parent facing mode baby is nice and close and not too low down so it's easy to interact with baby and pass them snacks 🙌🏽.
The hood is nice and thick and easily moves up and down and also features a peek window, although I do think the hood could do with being a bit bigger to provide some more darkness/protection. The seat unit is a lovely soft material and feels comfortable however the seat unit it quite open and my 9 month old struggles to sleep in it this could probably be resolved with a footmuff but it's summer so not an option, we have switched from the Bugaboo so compared to the bucket like seat this is a big change, this along side the small hood is a bit of a pain to get baby to sleep.
The shopping basket is amazing, I can fit my changing bag, raincover, snacks and shopping underneath with no problems accessing the basket as it's accessible on both ends, going from the chameleon 3 this is a dream as I couldn't even get my changing bag in there. The handle bar moves easily up and down so perfect for switching between parents as my partner is a foot taller than me, the suspension is good but definitely could be better for a smoother ride, it can be quite rattly but nothing major 😊 I absolutely recommend this pram x
- Lightweight
- Big basket
- The carrycot is long and tight. My two month old baby, which is a tiny baby, was so tight in the carrycot, he couldn't move his arms. We used it two or three times and switched to the sit unit
- Sit unit, where can I start. Thin, squeaky, i am constantly afraid that my baby will fall off or something will break. It's quite unstable and very hard on the surface, so not comfortable for sitting. It's easy to manouver , but again, once I lift it or put it down, I feel like I am manouvering a plastic toy
- The material is a horor story. Very poor quality, it's like it is made from plastic. Not washable, very scratchy, and not comfortable at all. Always looks old and worn out, it won't last for one child, and not to mention if you would like to keep it for another one. Even the basket is low quality material, I feel like it will rip off anytime
- The car seat gave me anxiety, literally. I couldn't wait to stop using it. I've seen my friend's Maxi cosi's car seat and it was nothing like this. Tight, very deep, the position is uncomfortable and not suitable for a newborn. Not to mention, the material is of lowest quality and the canopy as well. If it starts raining with this stroller, good luck
- Not suitable for bumpy roads. And by bumpy roads, I mean normal city surfaces. I was afraid my baby will get a SBS just by walking down the street. It's so shakey and squeaky, I felt literally sorry for my baby that had to ride in it
- We were looking at Maxi Cosi zelia 3 at that time, as it was in the same price range, unlike Cybex. For that price, I would definitely go with Maxi Cosi or any other established brand that actually cares about babies. It's a huuuge difference! I don't know if Joie is new, are they improving the quality of their products with the signature line, but this is the lowest quality I've seen in a travel system
- I had to write this, so no other parent does the same mistake as we did
- Literally, a disaster of a pram
Worst stroller system ever, not worth the price.
A very easy push, and the driving characteristics in the city are great. The carrycot was nice, there was even an inside pocket for buts and pieces. The pushchair part also nice, just a bit open, but a footmuff was a solution.
- Pram fabric, leather trimmings, and the overall physical outlook looks aesthetic and premium, despite its affordability
- XXL basket
- Peekaboo window
- UPF50+ Waterproof canopy
- Accessibility to the basket from front and back of pram even when the seat is reclined all the way down
- Long zipped pocket and a space for parent’s waterbottle/thermal flask in the basket (so that it doesn’t roll around)
- Child sits higher than other prams I’ve used (Bugaboo)
- All-wheel suspension
- Gate-swing bumper
- Back rest is short (my 2 year old’s head almost touches the canopy)
- Leg rest portion is also short (we are Asians and yet)
- Raincover trimming is white, instead of black(to aesthetically fit the rest of the pram)
- It would be awesome to have a zip window that will allow parents to unload their child from the pram without removing the entire raincover, especially if it is wet
- Cup holder is shallow so my son’s sippy cup fell out of it when we were going up a curb. Therefore, I know now I can never place my cup of iced latte there
Mother of 4 and I have used various brands and types of prams before. I am a Bugaboo fan and I had actually sold off my Bugaboo Bee 5 to graduate my son to Versatrax because I do a lot of walking and needs a pram that provides me the stability and a big basket which enables me to do my grocery straight from fetching him from the daycare (lots of things to carry and I do not like hanging bags on the handle bar). I wanted the same stability and smoothness as Bugaboo offered but none of their baskets were as huge as Versatrax’s.
Versatrax is an affordable range yet it packs in qualities which I find in my previous Bugaboo. I am an aesthetic person and visually, Versatrax commands attention. I got the colour ‘Laurel’ and have received many compliments. I live in the tropics where it rains a lot. So far, the brakes and the wheels have not given me anything to be concerned about over but I wish Joie can work on their rain covers. Read my cons.
- Price-performance ratio
- Parent AND world-facing seat
- Shopping basket
- Canopy could be longer
Absolutely OK for the price. Recommended.
- value for money
- seat padding
- BASKET 😍😍
- wheel suspension
- leg rest
- canopy
We love the basket 😍 And the weight & size are very nice for a reversible pushchair. I did expect a but smoother ride on terrain - the suspension is minimal. The leg rest - and the canopy - could be longer. For the price, a nice value overall.
- Design
- Storage space
- Frame squeaks after a few months
- Hood is short & awful
- I don't like the folding - you have to "shake" strongly to do it
Not happy about the Versatrax. The quality disappointed me - the frame squeaks, and the hood is simply awful. Just try to reline your napping child - it will get the face full of sunshine. And not in a good way.
- Reversible seat
- Huge storae space
- Price
- Hard to lift up a curb
- Canopy is not sturdy nor long enough
Overall performance would be very good, actually, just it is difficult for me to lift it up a curb. I must praise the large basket very highly - one of the best points of the pram, and also, the reversible seat was a must for us (my little one is only four months old), so plus points for that.
- reversing seat
- wheels
- basket
- difficult lifting it up a kerb
- hood length and sturdiness
- suspension
I like it overall, the larger wheels, extra large basket, and reversing seat are great, and it pushes well on smooth pavements. But it is hard for me to get up a kerb. As a budget option for mums needing a reversing pushchair, it's good enough.
We got it for the reversibility - I really wanted my daughter to see me, she's still very young. The lying position, even if not 180 degrees, is good enough. The high weight capacity is also nice.
However... We travel a lot with it - and the pram doesn't hold closed, which annoys me a lot. Also, the folding could be smoother than just pure jerking it close. It wasnt't too expensive, but it's not worth the money for us - we needed something more suitable for being folded and unfolded (plus loaded and unloaded).
Your questions about the Joie Versatrax
Hello,
I have a lot of anxiety about moving my 8 week old into the stroller portion as she's getting up in her weight!
This says from birth but is it 100% safe? Even at a full recline?
Thank you!
Hey, Chloe,
It is of course safe when in full recline, and your little one is safely strapped in, with the belts nice and right around here. However, an 8 weeks old is super tiny and can be truly lost in such a large seat. For you (and the little one) to feel safer and better in the seat, get a reducer insert, a soft insert cot, or a good footmuff to wrap her a bit in the seat - you will see, it will be much comfier (for both of you, ultimately).
Do they alow this stroller inside the plane cabine? I mean size wise am I allowed to take it with me inside?
Hi, mona,
Unfortunately not, the Versatrax is not an ultra-compact / travel stroller and will not be allowed as cabin luggage with any airline. You can either check it, or use it as baby luggage which is often free till a certain age (you need to check this possibility with your airline). As baby luggage, you would be able to take the stroller up to the plane, give it away to the stewards, and have it returned right after getting off the plane.