Quinny Zapp Flex Plus
Quinny Zapp Flex Plus is the highest model of the Zapp X edition. It is a successor of the four-wheeled Quinny Zapp Xtra/Zapp Xtra 2.0 featuring high-end elements. Compared to the inferior Zapp Xpress or the Zapp Flex, the Zapp Flex Plus features a four-wheel chassis with a single, a higher-positioned, colorful handlebar. The wheels are more robust than those in inferior models; the stroller is nonetheless easily maneuverable even when fully loaded.
The reversible, bucket-type seat unit is identical to the Zapp Flex. You can tilt the seat in both directions from an upright position to a full recline. The breathable fabric of the backrest is slightly reinforced. Another original feature is the non-slip, rubber harness padding. The seat is spacious even for bigger children. When paired with an optional newborn insert, a car seat or the Zapp Lux carrycot, you can use the Zapp Flex Plus from birth. The carrycot can be added directly onto the chassis. Thanks to memory buttons, you can remove it using one hand. The carrycot comes without the hood as the hood from the seat unit will be shared with the carrycot. On the other hand, the bumper bar comes with the carrycot and needs to be transferred onto the seat unit when needed. Alternatively, you can purchase the bumper bar separately. Many other accessories are available: the summer canopy with mesh, a changing bag or a changing backpack, a travel bag and an extra shopping net that can be added to the chassis. As all of the Zapp X models, the Zapp Flex Plus can be fully customized. You can build your model by choosing the color of handles as well as colors of the seat unit, carrycot, and the Maxi Cosi car seat. In 2018, the Quinny Zapp Flex Plus was also released in a special collection in a collaboration with Rachel Zoe - the Luxe Sport Edition.
Quinny Zapp Flex Plus is the highest model of the Zapp X edition. It is a successor of the four-wheeled Quinny Zapp Xtra/Zapp Xtra 2.0 featuring high-end elements. Compared to the inferior Zapp Xpress or the Zapp Flex, the Zapp Flex Plus features a four-wheel chassis with a single, a higher-positioned, colorful handlebar. The wheels are more robust than those in inferior models; the stroller is nonetheless easily maneuverable even when fully loaded.
The reversible, bucket-type seat unit is identical to the Zapp Flex. You can tilt the seat in both directions from an upright position to a full recline. The breathable fabric of the backrest is slightly reinforced. Another original feature is the non-slip, rubber harness padding. The seat is spacious even for bigger children. When paired with an optional newborn insert, a car seat or the Zapp Lux carrycot, you can use the Zapp Flex Plus from birth. The carrycot can be added directly onto the chassis. Thanks to memory buttons, you can remove it using one hand. The carrycot comes without the hood as the hood from the seat unit will be shared with the carrycot. On the other hand, the bumper bar comes with the carrycot and needs to be transferred onto the seat unit when needed. Alternatively, you can purchase the bumper bar separately. Many other accessories are available: the summer canopy with mesh, a changing bag or a changing backpack, a travel bag and an extra shopping net that can be added to the chassis. As all of the Zapp X models, the Zapp Flex Plus can be fully customized. You can build your model by choosing the color of handles as well as colors of the seat unit, carrycot, and the Maxi Cosi car seat. In 2018, the Quinny Zapp Flex Plus was also released in a special collection in a collaboration with Rachel Zoe - the Luxe Sport Edition.
Quinny Zapp Flex Plus Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 10.3 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 108 cm x 58 cm x 83 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 73 cm x 38.5 cm x 37.5 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)
- 0-48 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 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
- 56 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 32 x 21 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
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Machine washable
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 17 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 20.5 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)
- 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
- 3D
- One-hand fold
- No
- 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
- 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
- Plastic
- Handlebar height
- 106 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
- Yes
- 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 28 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
- 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
- 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 Quinny Zapp Flex Plus
- Design
- Compactness
- Very easy to handle even with a heavier child
- Possibility to change the direction of travel
- Reclining
- Extendable canopy
- You can feel unevenness when driving on worse surfaces
- Shorter and narrower footrest
This is my fourth "Zapp" model, the previous versions were even clumsier - but they didn't have a single, joint handle. In this version it is connected and it is also higher.
Handling and maneuvering in tight spaces is perfect, I mostly steered the stroller with just one hand, even when fully loaded. Even changing direction or seat position doesn't affect the ride comfort. The wheels are larger than in previous versions, but I feel they are made of the same material. They go like "rollers" on a flat surface - it's great, but on uneven surfaces everything is transferred to the stroller's frame, which is mainly felt by the stroller pusher (the baby doesn't feel it so much thanks to the fabric sports part). The basket is tiny, but can be complemented with the original hanging net bag. Folding has more steps and requires both hands, but it is still easy and very quick to get used to.
The seat unit is shaped, but a bit atypical in that it is not rigid. Only the seat (under the child's bottom) is reinforced, the rest is fabric. I liked it because the baby is almost like being in a hammock (especially lying down) 😊 It can be facing in both forward and rear-facing direction and positioned from sitting to lying down. The hood is medium length with the option to extend. The only thing that bothered me was the shorter and narrower footrest.
I recommend the stroller mainly as a travel stroller for car shopping and quick transfers, where you will appreciate the perfect maneuverability 😊
- Folds small
- Awesome drivability/handling on smooth surfaces
- Folding is a bit cumbersome
- Small basket
An excellent bridge between umbrella and main pram. Wouldn’t necessarily recommend for daily use.
- Extandable hood
- Large, spacious seat
- Good even for light terrain
- Perfect manipulation thanks to the single handle
- I can't seem to find a bumper bar to purchase
- Wheels are not quiet
I own it for about a month. I am very happy with the driveability, it can tackle even light terrain, unfortunately, the wheels are not completely quiet. The seat is very spacious even for large toddlers, they can nap comfortably inside. Thanks to the extra bag we can carry even a larger shopping in this pram.
- compact
- roomy seat
- nimble steering
- style
- canopy
- basket size and accessibility
A fantastic pushchair! We love it. The only negative would be the smaller storage basket that is also not the easiest to get into because of the frame bar. Otherwise, strongly recommended.
Expectations met 👍 The driving is incredible.
- Stable
- Large canopy, great coverage and sun protection
- An easy, compact folding system
- ...and the looks 😍😍
- I'd maybe like an adjustable handle
I didn't expect to love it this much, but I do. I recommend it to all my friends. It is stable while agile, and the features are well thought-of. An adjustable handlebar would be nice - I am tall and happy with the height, so maybe short mums would mind... IDK 😉 It's truly awesome 😊
- Weight
- Folded size
- Maneuverability
- Suspension
- Wheels rotating
We owned it with the bassinet. The driveability on smooth surfaces was good with it. The frame is lightweight while stable, and the wheels are larger in size, so you can get over pretty much anything... in theory. Over time, the wheels started to turn randomly a bit, and the pram felt like a piece of luggage, but maybe lubricating them would help... or if there was suspension... I mean, over a very bumpy road, you (and the little one) could feel every "jump".
Anyhow, we sold it afterward. We got a larger pushchair (a Stokke Trailz) and I missed the nice size of the Zapp Flex+ all the time since...
Your questions about the Quinny Zapp Flex Plus
Hi,
Does this fold small and fit into the Quinny bag like the original Quinny Zapp?
Hey, Gugs,
The stroller, for its size, definitely folds small (73 cm x 38.5 cm x 37.5 cm). It is, however, a bit larger than the original Zapp, as there is a reversible seat, a taller handle, larger wheels... simply put, more features, more comfort. You can pack it into the Quinny Zapp X Travel Bag - not the original older bag though.
Hi,
I have a Quinny Zapp Flex+ stroller. The folding mechanism was broken, so I opened it up and found that the inner metal was cracked. I would like to know if you have any advice where I can get this fixed or find a replacement bracket, or maybe you would know a part number so that I can search for it.
Hiya, Haya,
I am vry sorry but I cannot really tell you the part's number, I don't know it - there are so so many parts and strollers in the world. You definitely cannot just buy it, though, and the best you can do here is to contact the brand's customer service and/or the seller you bought your stroller at (optionally any distributor of the brand around you). They should be able to tell you their authorizes services and/or order the part needed. I wish you the best of luck!