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Maxi-Cosi Nova 4
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Maxi-Cosi Nova 4

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The Maxi-Cosi Nova 4 (in a contrast to a three-wheel version, the Nova 3) is a luxurious four-wheel stroller or a stroller system. It is based on the design of the popular all-terrain Mura. The stroller has received the Reddot award in 2017. Large, no maintenance wheels are providing a very comfortable ride while you don’t need to worry about getting a flat tire! There is a simple brake activated by pushing a pedal on one side and deactivated by pushing a pedal on the other side. The front two-wheel axle can be removed as one piece. Theoretically, you can swap it for the single-wheel axle, but it is not available separately. Thanks to the air-operated technology, the fold of Nova’s wide chassis is particularly unique. Following the activation, the Nova folds automatically. When folding, the seat needs to be either forward-facing and upright or taken off the chassis completely. Once folded, there is a possibility to reduce the width of the Nova 4 even more by pushing and then pulling on the central mechanism. The shopping basket sits high and is rather shallow. Items which are sticking out of the shopping basket can be fastened by the integrated rubber bands.

Thanks to the memory button, you can take the carrycot, the seat or the car seat off the chassis easily, using just one hand. The reversible seat unit can be reclined flat, including the adjustable leg rest. The Nova 4 can be turned into a full travel system suitable from birth. It allows you to attach the spacious, foldable Oria carrycot, or, using adapters, a car seat - both need to be purchased separately. There are many other optional accessories including the Universal Anti Theft Protection. This stroller was also launched under the sub-brand Bébé Confort as the Bébé Confort Nova 4.

Maxi-Cosi Nova 4 Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
16.1 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
105 cm x 64 cm x 93 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
90.5 cm x 64 cm x 57 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Netherlands
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
15 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, 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
47 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
32 x 24.5 cm
Total length of the seat unit
93 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
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
No
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
Rubber-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter
23 cm
Rear wheels diameter
30.5 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
Open springs, Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push-push pedal brake (flip-flop friendly)
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
Flat (compact) fold, 3D
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
No
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
Yes
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
No
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
Pivoting
Handlebar material
Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
Handlebar height
91.5-105 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
No
Basket's weight capacity
n/a
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
79 x 32 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
No

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
No
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

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One hand is all it takes

4

The stroller handles beautifully - 360° rotation on the spot, which I appreciate very much. I can control it comfortably with one hand. We are still using the bassinet, i.e. Vicky is 6 months old and still fits in it with a footmuff, which I was quite worried about (how long the deep one will last). The deep carrycot has a snap-on sun visor, it can either be fully retracted inside the carrycot or pulled out as needed. However, I don't think it is sufficient for direct sun and I used it in the summer along with a diaper. However, I appreciate the handle on the bassinet which makes it easy to manipulate.

Getting the basinet on/off the chassis, even a seat or car seat, is easy. You simply snap the aforementioned on and when you want to take it off, the chassis has two buttons on the sides. You simply press and remove. Again, one hand is all it takes.

The chassis has a figure-of-eight suspension type, so the weight of the stroller is directed to its centre. The stroller is suitable for off-road use. We have tested city cobbles as well as mountain and forest paths. Okay, we'll probably take it everywhere, but don't expect the baby to not move in the bassinet. You'll look in vain for a roomy, deep basket on the chassis. You'll have to make do with a smaller but cleverly designed basket that has at least three bungee cords to hold and secure your "cargo". Bear in mind that there isn't as much space under the bassinet as under a seat/car seat. However, I can fit my 5,5kg dog in it :)

Folding is great. There is no need to take the seat off. The chassis can fold itself. You can remove all the wheels, which are foam, so you don't get a puncture anywhere. The only thing that bothered me - I bought the stroller later than the seat, knowing that the stroller comes with adapters compatible with Maxi Cosi seats and also Cybex. I had bought the Cybex and had to change it afterwards = we tried putting it on the chassis after the little one was born, we should have tried before. Which was an unnecessary complication.

Excellent stroller for the terrain

4
  • Design
  • Superb in rough terrain
  • Easy folding
  • Good handling
  • Robust, larger/bulkier
  • Heavy

Excellent stroller for the terrain. Good 5-point fastening, covers easily washable. Quality materials and workmanship.

Great if needing an all-terrain

4
  • Auto-fold activated by foot
  • All-terrain wheels and shock absorbing
  • Sturdy
  • Padded
  • Heavy and bulky so not for small cars
  • Storage basket size

Very large (and bulky) so great for any terrain. The fold is easy, automatic, do count on a need for a large boot. The basket could be bigger for such a heavyweight. Overall great if needing an all-terrain.

Its not only beautiful but also practical and reliable

5
  • Sturdy chassis
  • Parent- as well as forward-facing seat
  • Large wheels that are able to go through anything
  • Backrest recline, suitability for children that don't sit independently yet
  • Leg rest - adjustable
  • A fitting rain cover that doesn't look like a crumpled plastic bag
  • A lot of optional - and well-fitting - accessories
  • Great suspension
  • Adjustable handle
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Small under seat basket
  • Higher weight

For me, love at first sight! It's not only beautiful but also practical and reliable.

Your questions about the Maxi-Cosi Nova 4

1)

Do the back wheels tuck in when the stroller is up?

Hey, Jane,

I am not sure what you mean. The back wheels, however, are not "movable" anywhere as far as I know, and even after folding, you need to remove them if they are in the way or you find the stroller too bulky.

.eli - 08 Aug 2023
2)

Please tell me which adapter is needed to purchase to connect my maxi cosi mico plus baby capsule. Please send pics and the name of adapter. Many thanks 😊

Hi, Nessa,

You need these adapters - pretty much you only search for Maxi-Cosi car seat adapters, there's no special name for these.

.eli - 19 May 2023

This is your place to ask us a (quick) question about the Maxi-Cosi Nova 4