Maclaren Techno XLR 2018
The Maclaren Techno XLR was improved in 2018. It is a continuation of the popular, extra spacious umbrella stroller with a high weight capacity - the Maclaren Techno XLR. Apart from the single handlebar, which makes maneuvering much easier, the XLR comes with a bigger shopping basket. The front wheels are now single, and there is a new, simpler locking mechanism. The backrest is now higher by 1.5 cm. The extraordinarily spacious seat can be reclined flat; therefore, the XLR will accommodate older children as well as the smallest of babies. The Newborn Safety System at the end of the backrest and the leg rest provides a secure environment for your baby. The Britax-Römer car seat with adapters or the XLR soft carrycot can also be used for newborns. The XLR comes with a wide range of accessories including the reversible seat insert that can be taken out and swapped for another one, head support, an original Maclaren rain cover, and a safety wrist strap.
The Maclaren Techno XLR was improved in 2018. It is a continuation of the popular, extra spacious umbrella stroller with a high weight capacity - the Maclaren Techno XLR. Apart from the single handlebar, which makes maneuvering much easier, the XLR comes with a bigger shopping basket. The front wheels are now single, and there is a new, simpler locking mechanism. The backrest is now higher by 1.5 cm. The extraordinarily spacious seat can be reclined flat; therefore, the XLR will accommodate older children as well as the smallest of babies. The Newborn Safety System at the end of the backrest and the leg rest provides a secure environment for your baby. The Britax-Römer car seat with adapters or the XLR soft carrycot can also be used for newborns. The XLR comes with a wide range of accessories including the reversible seat insert that can be taken out and swapped for another one, head support, an original Maclaren rain cover, and a safety wrist strap.
Maclaren Techno XLR 2018 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 6.7 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 110 cm x 53 cm x ?
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 110 cm x 50 cm x 39 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)
- 0-48 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
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 50.5 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
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- Yes
- 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
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Number of double wheels
- 2
- 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
- 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
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 110-114 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
- 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
- 70 x 34 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,
- 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
- No
- 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
- Yes
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- Yes
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- Yes
- 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
Parent reviews of the Maclaren Techno XLR 2018
- Quality materials
- Easy one-handed handling
- Very comfortable for baby
- Large canopy
- Insulated apron
- Practical carrying bag
- Suspension and large wheels that can go over even the worst of terrains
- Exquisite details
- Maclaren wheels made of foam, which after the first ride had signs of use (small stones stuck in them)
- It is long/tall both unfolded and folded
A perfect stroller, but only for tall parents. This umbrella buggy was my dream. Maclaren was the first manufacturer of umbrella style pushchairs and this is their flagship. I wanted to use it first and foremost for travelling, because it's a buggy, but also for daily transfers by public transport/car.
Every detail has been thought out, it is easy to operate with one hand even in tight spaces. Quality materials, suitable from birth, really spacious and comfortable thanks to the luxurious padding, with an extended hood with a magnetic window and a pocket for small things in the back, insulated apron, a large basket, which can be accessed from each side even when the seat is in the lying position. Nice suspension, one-click lockable front wheels...
Unfortunately, I chose it only from the photos and when the courier brought a narrow but long box, I began to feel that it would be really big. After unfolding it and adjusting the handle to the lowest position (yes, it has an adjustable handle), I stood next to it and with my 160 cm I had it up to my chest... It was easy to handle, but it looked comical. My husband, who is 178 cm, still had the arm unusually high. I tried it out on public transport, it was very easy to get on/off. When we wanted to put it into the car (not a minivan, but an honest family station wagon), we found out that it would fit just over the whole trunk! For us it became unusable, we are a big family, we always carry something in the trunk besides the stroller - and this way we would have to "stuff" it with things.
Overall, this buggy is suitable for really tall parents (180cm+). I changed it for an Ergobaby Metro, which is a completely different category of stroller, but more suitable for our needs.