Teutonia Spirit S3
The Teutonia Spirit S3 is a robust three-wheel stroller featuring a chassis with a soft suspension system. The softly padded reversible seat can be reclined fully. You can purchase an optional soft carrycot that you can add to the seat, or a hard carrycot (either the Comfort Plus or the Made for You) to use the stroller from birth. Using adapters, you can also attach a car seat. Many other accessories are also available: footmuffs, hand muffs, a summer set with a sun visor, an umbrella, the original all-weather shield, wheel covers or the expandable changing bag. The older versions can be identified by the absence of the sun visor on the hood and by the safety belts with a fixed height.
The Teutonia Spirit S3 is a robust three-wheel stroller featuring a chassis with a soft suspension system. The softly padded reversible seat can be reclined fully. You can purchase an optional soft carrycot that you can add to the seat, or a hard carrycot (either the Comfort Plus or the Made for You) to use the stroller from birth. Using adapters, you can also attach a car seat. Many other accessories are also available: footmuffs, hand muffs, a summer set with a sun visor, an umbrella, the original all-weather shield, wheel covers or the expandable changing bag. The older versions can be identified by the absence of the sun visor on the hood and by the safety belts with a fixed height.
Teutonia Spirit S3 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 14.4 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 110 cm x 62 cm x 110 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 88 cm x 62 cm x 54 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
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-24 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- Yes
- 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
- Yes, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 42 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 32 x 20 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 90 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- Yes
- 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
- No
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- Yes
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 3
- Front wheel(s) type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 25 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 29 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
- Yes, front only
- 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
- Yes
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- Yes, Optional
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
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- Yes
- Self-standing fold
- No
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- No
- 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
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Pivoting
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 76-106 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- 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
- 75 x 36 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
- Yes
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- No
- Reflective elements
- Yes
- 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 Teutonia Spirit S3
- Lighter chassis
- Rides well on uneven terrain
- Can be folded
- Easy to turn
- It is washable
- Small bassinet
- The overhead net on the seat part gets in the way
- Harness is not comfortable
- Unstable 3 wheels
- Hood and backrest have only a few levels of adjustment
- Takes up more space in the car
We bought this stroller second hand and it is after 3 children, so I can evaluate how it looks after years of use. For how long it has been used, it is in great condition. After a while, the handle got a little dirty and the aluminum construction got scratched. It doesn't squeak, it's great to turn, it's good to ride on uneven / muddy, rocky terrain.
The disadvantage is that our daughter grew out of the bassinet after 3 months, and the seat part was a bit too big for her then. I'm a bit bothered by the seat unit - there's a net over her head that gets in the way when she's lying there and goes in her eyes. The harness digs in between her legs, I have to lift the child higher now and then so that it doesn't pinch her. Also on the seat, the backrest can only be raised to 3 levels, which is not enough. The footrest can also be lowered only a few levels.
After folding, it takes up more space in the car compared to other strollers. The parts can be disassembled and washed in the washing machine.
The biggest disadvantage is the 3 wheels. When getting on the bus, when going out on the curb, or there is a big bump or obstacle in the road, the front wheel tends to spin to the side and the stroller gets stuck or starts to roll over. It's a bit unstable, and that can be dangerous. But overall, apart from a few small faults, we are satisfied.
- Solid, durable frame
- Hand brake
- Good suspension
- Soft, rubber wheels that don't need to be inflated
- Mesh for ventilation at the head
- Higher weight and volume after folding
- The front wheel tends to get stuck on terrain and makes the stroller unstable - this requires regular wheel maintenance
- Cost
At one time one of the best, but also the most expensive strollers. Today it has been surpassed by other strollers. It is high quality, sturdy, but at the same time quite heavy - bulky even when folded. It cannot be folded in one piece.
Both the cot and the seat can be clicked on in both directions, reclining to a full recline and soft padding ensure comfort. The positioning is only in 3 possible degrees - it would be useful to have a slight elevation for children who are not yet firmly sitting by themselves but want to see the world around them.
The carry cot is smaller, the seat is spacious. You can buy a lot of nice accessories, change the covers' colors. The fabric is strong and high quality. The window on the canopy is ok. I like the mesh by the head, where part of the cover can be unzipped and the baby can see out through the net. Our firstborn rode in the seat on his tummy only from six months to a year, until he was sitting firmly, and watched the world through the mesh.
After 3 kids it is fully functional, doesn't squeak, only has cosmetic flaws like scratches and a bit of faded covers. For the garden and village terrain it is excellent.
- Easy to steer
- Handle height adjustment
- Can be facing both forward and rearward direction
- Full lie flat, seat positioning
- It has a large storage basket, but sometimes it's a problem to get into it
I never thought I would be happy to use a three-wheeled stroller. As with three-wheelers, one has to be careful when getting up on the sidewalk. Otherwise, the stroller is great. It's not one of the compact ones, but once the wheels are removed, it's quite compact anyhow.
- Excellent cushioning
- Rocks nicely, baby sleeps well in it
- With my son I also had an extension part, which I missed with my daughter - it's the perfect accessory
- The stroller overcame our brutal terrain just fine
- With a larger kid, the stability is worse
- Boring pushchair mode design
I bought this stroller new in 2009 for my daughter, and later used in 2016 for my son (2011 model). Excellent stroller, my only complaint is that it is not as stable as a quad. Perfect suspension, great to put the child to sleep in it. I was satisfied.
- Very practical
- Folds quickly
- Lays fully flat
- It's a three-wheeler - the configuration with the seat, particularly with an older child, was not so stable
A very good, very handy pram and pushchair. The seat lays fully flat. It folds and unfolds quickly.
I like that it is already discontinued for more years, but it is still functional after being used with numerous kids.