Peg-Pérego Vivace
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The Peg-Perégo Vivace is a May 2022 release of a lightweight, variable urban stroller that impresses not only with its design based on the hugely popular Cybex Mios but also with its functionality. Thanks to its lightweight aluminum frame featuring suspension and the smaller foam wheels, it is destined for use in the city, where it will handle narrow aisles easily, thanks to the 51 cm width. The Vivace also fits in the boot of a small car when folded.
Its reversible seat can be used from birth up to a maximum of 22 kg child, ideally with some sort of insert or cocoon. The seat unit can be reclined to a lie-flat position, including the adjustable leg rest, and also boasts soft padding and an XXL-size canopy with a built-in peek-a-boo window.
The Vivace is compatible with the Culla Grande bassinet, which offers a generous interior space of 78x39 centimeters, a built-in ventilation thanks to the detachable upper part of the canopy, and a ventilation/panoramic window located on the side. It also has an adjustable backrest, which can be used in case of reflux. The carrycot includes a quality mattress as well as UPF 50+ protection fabrics that can also be found on the seat.
In combination with the Kit Auto (available separately), the Culla Grande bassinet can also be used in the car instead of a car seat. Another optional accessory for the bassinet is the practical stand so that you can also use it for your baby's rest at home. For use from birth and for quick car journeys, the Vivace frame can be combined with a Peg-Pérego car seat to create a travel system.
You can buy it in several fabric designs matching the colors of the chassis: the Blue Shine, Fiat 500 (premium edition), City Grey, Licorice, Mon Amour, and the distinctive Red Shine.
The Peg-Perégo Vivace is a May 2022 release of a lightweight, variable urban stroller that impresses not only with its design based on the hugely popular Cybex Mios but also with its functionality. Thanks to its lightweight aluminum frame featuring suspension and the smaller foam wheels, it is destined for use in the city, where it will handle narrow aisles easily, thanks to the 51 cm width. The Vivace also fits in the boot of a small car when folded.
Its reversible seat can be used from birth up to a maximum of 22 kg child, ideally with some sort of insert or cocoon. The seat unit can be reclined to a lie-flat position, including the adjustable leg rest, and also boasts soft padding and an XXL-size canopy with a built-in peek-a-boo window.
The Vivace is compatible with the Culla Grande bassinet, which offers a generous interior space of 78x39 centimeters, a built-in ventilation thanks to the detachable upper part of the canopy, and a ventilation/panoramic window located on the side. It also has an adjustable backrest, which can be used in case of reflux. The carrycot includes a quality mattress as well as UPF 50+ protection fabrics that can also be found on the seat.
In combination with the Kit Auto (available separately), the Culla Grande bassinet can also be used in the car instead of a car seat. Another optional accessory for the bassinet is the practical stand so that you can also use it for your baby's rest at home. For use from birth and for quick car journeys, the Vivace frame can be combined with a Peg-Pérego car seat to create a travel system.
You can buy it in several fabric designs matching the colors of the chassis: the Blue Shine, Fiat 500 (premium edition), City Grey, Licorice, Mon Amour, and the distinctive Red Shine.
Peg-Pérego Vivace Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 9.4 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 105 cm x 51 cm x 92 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 72 cm x 51 cm x 39 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Italy
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
- 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
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 55 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 31 x 20 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 95 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
- No
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 17.8 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 17.8 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
- 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), Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
- 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
- No
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 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
- 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 (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 78 x 39 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- Yes,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- Yes
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- Yes,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (without adapters), Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- No
- 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
- Yes
- 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
Parent reviews of the Peg-Pérego Vivace
- Comfortable seat
- Lay flat
- Upright
- Removable foot muff included
- Great canopy
- Quiet, magnetic peekaboo window with air vent
- Lightweight
- Easy to maneuver
- Narrow, good for European city living
- Decent suspension on wheels, so they work well on bumpy tiles (not cobblestone level bumpiness, though)
- Decent size storage basket
- Stylish
- Handlebar doesn't adjust
- No built in wrist band
- Narrower wheels on end closer to the pusher, means you can hit them when walking if you're tall
- Unstable on very slanted sidewalks
I love this stroller overall, but it's not without a few caveats. It's a super stylish stroller that is lightweight and easy to maneuver around my city. It is easy for me to fold it up, and it folds pretty compactly. I needed a stroller that would fit into narrow Barcelona doors/spaces better than my previous stroller. This one does the trick but I wouldn't go any wider than it. It fits through most subway entrances, as well, without having to go in the accessible entrance.
Of the compact stroller category, very few have seats that face forwards and backward, but this one does. My 8.5 month baby is still facing me and he loves it. We got it when he was 5.5 months old.
The seat lays all the way back as well as sits upright, and it has an easy one handed release. The comfortable seat is the best thing about this stroller. That and the canopy. The canopy has full coverage and is wonderful for naps. The silent magnetic peekaboo window is also great, and there is an air vent when you put it up. And they've included a removeable foot muff, which keeps him quite warm.
The wheels are very good for these bumpy tiled Barcelona sidewalks. They are quiet. I hear people with the Yoyo coming a mile away because of the noise those wheels make on the sidewalks here.
The storage underneath has a nice supported base and a decent size, but it's too open. I usually cover it up with a cloth. I want to get a net like those that go over bicycle baskets, but I just haven't done it yet.
It comes with a nicely fitted rain cover that has air vents as well.
Now the negatives:
The handlebar doesn't extend.
The wheels are narrower on the end closest to the person pushing, and wider on the far end. This is an issue because if you are tall with big feet, like my husband (183cm and EU 45 shoes), you keep hitting the wheels when walking. He's even occasionally accidentally hit the brake. Even I occasionally hit the wheels at 170.2cm, only while going down steep hills. I have noticed this narrower wheel in the front thing is common on small strollers, like the Babyzen Yoyo, and Joolz Aer, among others. Maybe it's necessary for the compact fold? I don't know, but it's the worst thing about this stroller. Now all over the streets I see dads walking to the side of their compact strollers. My husband's says this Vivace stroller was, "made for moms" because of this, and I agree.
Due to the wheel placement, when I'm on a very slanted sidewalk, I do feel like the stroller isn't super stable, and could fall over, if I didn't use more strength to keep it down. Not a big deal, unless you only have one hand. Again, maybe this is a compact stroller issue.
There was no wrist band but I bought a third-party one, and it's just fine.
When you fold it up, the footrest kind of sticks out. Not a big deal.
I found no stroller to be perfect, and I had narrowed it down to this stroller and the Cybex Mios3. This one was cheaper and I'm super happy with it. I especially love the canopy. My criteria were:
- Narrow
- seat flips front or back facing
- lays back flat
- sits upright
- decent height seat back as to not outgrow super quickly
- safety bar
- decent suspension in wheels
- full coverage canopy, even when lying down
- quiet peekaboo window
- decent size storage underneath
- comfortable to maneuver
- easy to fold
- lightweight and easy to handle for me alone
I found this stroller accomplished all that. I am very happy with it and would purchase again.
- Looks
- Weight
- Apron included
- Price
- No handle positioning
- Weak basket, too open
- Suspension could be better
Not the best for any kind of terrain. Apart from that, really pretty looking and not heavy at all. The carrycot is especially comfy.
Your questions about the Peg-Pérego Vivace
Hi!
I'm trying to decide between the Peg-Perégo Vivace, Veloce and the Book (which on their website is now 51cm and reversible). I cannot really figure out what the substantial differences are.
My wants are:
- Something no wider than 51cm
- A comfortable, lay flat seat, rotating seat with a seat back height min 48cm
- Large canopy with excellent sun protection and ventilation
- Good suspension (cobblestones!)
- Good steering
- Handlebar height good for both 170cm and 183cm people
- Decent storage underneath
- Bumper bar.
All 3 of these strollers seem to fit my requirements, more or less. Is there something I'm missing? What should be the deciding factor to my decision?
Thanks!
Hiya, Emily,
I will start with which for sure no, and that would be the Book line. The reversible Book is normally called Book Plus, and although they claim a good suspension on it, it actually loosens up over time and also is very hard in terms of suspension. I personally would not want it on cobblestones.
However, the two other models have a similar problems, PP strollers overall are actually on the harder, weak suspension side. The Veloce might be a tad better experience because the wheels are larger, however the rest of the chassic is more on the rattly side - though the design of the Vivace is a little better supported, just with smaller wheels.
I would probably choose the Vivace as the newest, probably the most upgraded stroller, however, in this category, the Cybex Mios is equipped with a better frame with a softer suspension, from my experience, so I would also think about that one. The canopy difference is easier to solve with an extra sun shade / sun visor, but the wheel suspension cannot be enhnced.