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Stokke Xplory V5
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Stokke Xplory V5

DISCONTINUED in 2017
The Athleisure-positive designer urbaner with black wheels
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The Stoke Xplory V5 is the fifth generation is the fourth generation of the unique high-end stroller and the best-known Stokke model, released at the end of 2016/beginning of 2017. The iconic design with the single bar in the center of the chassis, the height-adjustable seat and the bag form of the shopping basket divides opinions and makes the Xplory the most popular as well as the most condemned urban stroller. The V5 version features the new, lighter yet sturdier black wheels in black with denser spokes. The Stokke Xplory V5 was also released in Athleisure collection (Athletics + Leisure). This collection features a sporty design with high-tech, quick-dry fabrics and an extended mesh hood on the carrycot as well as on the seat.

The bucket seat is reversible, can be used as parent or forward-facing. You have three recline options when the seat is parent-facing - upright, semi-reclined and a lie flat, and two positions - upright and semi-reclined way when forward-facing. When not reclined, the seat is very upright. The foot rest does not lift up, but its length can be adjusted. The seat is suitable for children approximately 6 months of age and older, however, using the optional newborn insert, it can be used from birth. You can put your newborn in the original, sold-separately Xplory carrycot divided in the baby’s feet area, or in an optional car seat. The stroller can be personalized by using seat textile kits (Style Kits) including the summer kit with a sun visor or the insulated winter kit with fur, as well as various other accessories.

Stokke Xplory V5 Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Chassis-only, Pram (carrycot and chassis only)
Stroller weight
10 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
99 cm x 57 cm x 34 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
105 cm x 30 cm x 55 cm frame only
Chassis material
Aluminum, Plastic
Country of origin
Norway
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
20.5 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
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
Yes
Reclining backrest
Yes, 3 positions
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
No
Backrest recline type
Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
One-hand backrest recline system
n/a
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
No
Extendable leg rest
Yes
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
Yes
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
50 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
30 x 22.5 cm
Total length of the seat unit
72.5 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
Yes
Height-adjustable seat
Yes
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
Yes
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
No
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
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
No
Height-adjustable bumper bar
No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
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
18 cm
Rear wheels diameter
23 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
Yes

The Suspension

Suspension
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
No
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
No
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
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
Pivoting, Telescopic
Handlebar material
Plastic
Handlebar height
67-116 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
Yes

The Basket

Shopping basket
No
Large shopping basket
No
Basket's weight capacity
n/a
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 30 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
Yes

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (with adapters), Yes (without 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
Two car seats at the same time compatibility
No

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
Yes
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 Stokke Xplory V5

4.5/5
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  • light
  • height-adjustable seat
  • the baby is very high up, so it enjoys the view
  • wheels... too bad they are not full rubber or tires :)

The only drawback for me are the wheels... As it is an urban stroller, it fully met my expectations :)

  • Lots of accessories, kits
  • Pretty good manoeuvrability
  • Poor quality material, scratches quickly
  • We have the Athleisure version and there the sun penetrates into the stroller through the holes in the canopy - it annoys my daughter and it makes her cry all the time
  • Price

I bought the stroller because I was in love with the design, but when it arrived I was very disappointed. It arrived already scratched and the scratches just kept adding up with normal use. One would expect better quality and durability for the money.

The best stroller we could have chosen

4
  • Spacious seat
  • Covers can be changed according to the season, a big plus for me 👍
  • The stroller is very handy in narrow aisles, perfect for shopping malls or city streets
  • The whole stroller is height adjustable so you can adjust the height to suit you
  • It is the only stroller that can be easily folded down to walk up the stairs nicely
  • Closable shopping bag
  • The changing bag attaches to the chassis, fits on the chassis and doesn't weigh down the handle
  • The accessories are well thought out - the rain cover fits beautifully and covers the whole seat nicely, despite the sturdy bar through the middle
  • About the accessories: the footmuff fits nicely in the seat, does not slide at all and is not too bulky
  • The front wheels can hardly handle snow, I do not recommend the xplory model for snow

A great city stroller that can handle some terrain. The baby seat is amazing, but the footrest is better on the new V6 version. The V5 is 1.5kg lighter than the V4, thanks to the new wheels. Overall, I think it's the best stroller we could have chosen. It suits us very well.

Probably the best stroller I've had

5

Probably the best stroller I've had :-)

Perfect, luxurious, good handling

5
  • An advantage is the number of style kits / summer kits - accessories
  • Faces both directions
  • Easy to use
  • For me a small bag
  • A bit heavier frame

Perfect, luxurious, good handling. A great advantage is the change of style kits / summer kits.

  • easy one-handed steering
  • perfect accessories (summer kit, winter kit, footmuffs, etc.)
  • seat height
  • seat faces both directions
  • very hard chassis - the stroller has no suspension at all, you feel every stone strongly
  • small carrycot (my daughter's lasted 5 months, my son's lasted 4 months)
  • calluses on your hands (the handle has no padding)
  • rideability - I often ride with the rear wheels raised to pick out the unevenness of the easier terrain; I almost always ride very slowly to ensure comfort for the baby and not knock the heck out of him; when hitting a slightly elevated curb, I need to lift the stroller over the rear wheels (moms with strollers pass by without slowing down); it happens that the front wheels get stuck in place when there is an unevenness; in autumn, the leaves stick under the front mudguards and gradually pack up (they need to be removed); in winter, snow sticks to the front wheels and gets stuck to the front mudguard (several times the snow got stuck there and I had to kick it off with my foot to keep going, and overall it is not very easy to drive in the snow); once I had a public transport bus stop abruptly, and the pram would have tipped over sideways if I hadn't caught it...

With my first daughter, I was thinking more about looks than practicality. The winner was Stokke Xplory, at that time I was praising it to the skies and with all the equipment I put a huge amount for it. I loved it and didn't pay attention to some of its "flaws".

Now I have a second child, and after half a year of use, we are changing the stroller. I have sobered up, and I have to admit that its driving characteristics are very bad. A few times I even got the front wheels stuck and the rear wheels went into the air - and that was on a bike path with only minor potholes. Riding in the snow is more like sliding on snow, and if there's slush you can't ride at all.

I guess I could sum it up by saying that I overlooked the faults before and looked mainly at the positives of it, now I can see the other side. With my first child I said never I'd get another stroller, and with my second the exact opposite.

  • Sufficient bassinet, large enough for up to 6m
  • Excellent ride/handling
  • Small basket/bag for your stuff in the lower part

For us the best stroller for the age of up to six months. Handles well, easy to fold... we recommend.

Great design

4
  • Design
  • Functionality
  • Accessories
  • Seat unit
  • Smaller carrycot

Easy to use and great design.

We got over any terrain there was

5
  • Very practical fold
  • Not overly heavy
  • No cons for me - it was the stroller of my dreams

A fantastic stroller... we were 100% happy with it. Very practical for us - we got over any terrain there was 👍🏻

For me, one of the best

5

For me, one of the best 💝 Of course, everyone likes something else. For me, Stokke Xplory is predominantly a city stroller, which suits me 👍

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