Maclaren Quest
The Maclaren Quest (also known as Quest Sport) is one of the most popular Maclaren strollers. It is a lightweight umbrella stroller suitable from birth. The lightweight aluminum frame with small wheels and soft suspension is perfect for zooming around town. Although the seat has patented panels on the backrest as well as the leg rest in order to protect a smaller baby, a soft carrycot is available to buy additionally, providing even greater comfort. The seat is well padded and suitable also for older children due to higher weight capacity and the large, spacious seat.
In 2016, The Maclaren Quest underwent a facelift. The 2016 Quest features removable wheels, quilted seat fabric and an extending, UPF50+ hood. The Quest was also released in special editions belonging to Maclaren Objects of Design: colorful Dylan’s Candy Bar, Orla Kiely design collaboration and jeans-inspired Denim.
The Maclaren Quest (also known as Quest Sport) is one of the most popular Maclaren strollers. It is a lightweight umbrella stroller suitable from birth. The lightweight aluminum frame with small wheels and soft suspension is perfect for zooming around town. Although the seat has patented panels on the backrest as well as the leg rest in order to protect a smaller baby, a soft carrycot is available to buy additionally, providing even greater comfort. The seat is well padded and suitable also for older children due to higher weight capacity and the large, spacious seat.
In 2016, The Maclaren Quest underwent a facelift. The 2016 Quest features removable wheels, quilted seat fabric and an extending, UPF50+ hood. The Quest was also released in special editions belonging to Maclaren Objects of Design: colorful Dylan’s Candy Bar, Orla Kiely design collaboration and jeans-inspired Denim.
Maclaren Quest Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Umbrella stroller (buggy), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 5.9 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 104 cm x 48.5 cm x 77.5 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 104 cm x 27 cm x 25 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- UK
- 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
- 25 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-42 months
- Reversible seat unit
- 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
- 48 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 32 x 23 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 83.5 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)
- No
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Machine washable
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- No
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- Yes
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
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 12.7 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 12.7 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- Yes
- 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
- Open springs, 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
- Umbrella-style
- 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
- n/a
- 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
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 104 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- No
- Basket's weight capacity
- 2 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 (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 71 x 33 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- No,
- 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,
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- 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
- 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 Maclaren Quest
It's actually great.
- For a buggy, I would rate its suspension as above standard
- Easy to remove fabrics for washing
- My son rides it nicely, sometimes I have trouble getting him to walk on his own with the Quest
- Easy to fold
- The manufacturer lists one-handed operation as one of the main advantages. I wonder if they tried it with a child.... One-handed with any load is soooo uncomfortable and I've never been able to use it that way
- The canopy gets dirty when we fold it
A very nice, stylish stroller, well made. Lightweight and great to store. We bought it for better public transport travel and it fulfils this perfectly.
- lightweight
- compact
- beautiful fabrics
- short backrest
- flips over if you hang a bag on the handles
- expensive
- inaccessible basket when the seat is reclined
For how much a new one costs, I am not that crazy about it. The fabrics are higher-quality, and it didn't rattle even being bought pre-loved. The folding and all other functions worked well and were easy to operate.
The basket is not accessible when your little one is napping. When I hanged a bag on the handles while the stroller was empty, it just flipped over - this I minded the most. The backrest is short - my 37" (94cm) son has his head already over the end of the backrest.
Your questions about the Maclaren Quest
Is it suitable for 25 kilos and above kids?
Hi, Durga,
In theory, yes, it is, as it can handle a lot, weight-wise. Your kid will even fit inside with most probability, but I would definitely recommend the Maclaren Techno XLR rather than this one as it os larger, more robust, and will such a child better. Also, remember that such a weight category will be a bit cramped in any stroller, so don't expect an infinity of space.
I need a carry bag for the Maclaren Quest stroller to go in the plane hold. Where can I get one?
Hiya, Nanna,
I would definitely get a universal one through Amazon or eBay. Just put 'Gate Check Bag for Single Umbrella Strollers' and you can pick one. ^_^
How is it on trails?
I'd like to use it for baseball and we have to walk through paths and sometimes bumpy trails of gravel or sticks leaves etc
Hi, Jay,
I am sorry to say that as an umbrella buggy (more here), this stroller is definitely not good on any worse terrain. The small doubled foam-covered wheels won'' do great on gravel, sticks nor bumps, you will have to pull it behind you pretty surely. If you need comfort on such harsher surfaces, you need something sturdier = heavier, bulkier, and with large wheels.