Recaro Lexa
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The Recaro Lexa is a modern, high-weight-capacity & tall seat back ultra-compact stroller that is made with baby's comfort in mind. The extra-breathable design with a large mesh peek-a-boo window in the extendable sun canopy with a sun visor, the mesh seat parts, the flip-flop friendly brake, and the lie-flat two-hand recline, as well as a car seat/travel system compatibility, will make happy even parents of a smaller child. The stroller can be folded one-handedly and fits carry-on requirements. The small weight is another advantage of the Lexa. The adapters, the bumper bar, and all the accessories are, however, sold extra.
There is even a reversible version of the Lexa – the Recaro Lexa Elite similar to the Cybex Eezy S-Twist².
The Recaro Lexa is a modern, high-weight-capacity & tall seat back ultra-compact stroller that is made with baby's comfort in mind. The extra-breathable design with a large mesh peek-a-boo window in the extendable sun canopy with a sun visor, the mesh seat parts, the flip-flop friendly brake, and the lie-flat two-hand recline, as well as a car seat/travel system compatibility, will make happy even parents of a smaller child. The stroller can be folded one-handedly and fits carry-on requirements. The small weight is another advantage of the Lexa. The adapters, the bumper bar, and all the accessories are, however, sold extra.
There is even a reversible version of the Lexa – the Recaro Lexa Elite similar to the Cybex Eezy S-Twist².
Recaro Lexa Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), Travel system
- Stroller weight
- 6.4 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 104 cm x 47 cm x 80 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 58 cm x 47 cm x 27 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Germany
- 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
- 22 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, infinite recline
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 4 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 49 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 31 x ? cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 89 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
- Wipe-clean only
- 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
- 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
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- No
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- 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
- 14 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 14 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
- 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
- One-hand fold
- Yes
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- Yes
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- 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
- 104 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
- 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
- No
- 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 Recaro Lexa
- light
- wheels are amortized (with suspension)
- it closes with one hand
- the seat is completely reclining for beautiful naps
- when closed it is not super small
- the seat does not allow the child to stand completely upright
- the canopy is short
- the basket is small
- bar in front to buy separately
A stroller that is lightweight and offers excellent value for money.
Your questions about the Recaro Lexa
How is the starting backseat recline position, is it similar to Ergobaby Metro 95° or more layed back?
Hey, Tijana,
The LExa definitely has a backrest that is close to the Metro's, angle-wise - not completely upright but reasonably upright, I would say around 100 degrees.
Hello. How tall is the back seat at seating position?
Hiya, Kate,
The manufacturer doesn't provide the exact measurement and I personally did not measure the seat yet. If an educated guess would help you, though, I would say, from experience and proportions of the buggy, that the seatback is about 46 to 48 cm tall. The hood is positioned quite high so even a taller toddler should fit at least up to 3 years of age.
Hi,
What are the seat dimensions for the Recaro Lexa?
Hi, Sophia,
The manufacturer does not state the seat measurements and I was not yet able to measure this particular model, but I can make an educated guess and tell you the seat back should be about 49 cm and the whole seat surface somewhere around 88-89 cm. I would say the seat is not one of the widest, so about 30-31 cm in width should be approximately right.