Stubborn Strollers (Of Luxury - An Update, Of Sorts)

In the previous posts, we took a look at the Bugaboo Cameleon and the UPPAbaby Vista.

Since that time, the Third Generation of the Bugaboo Cameleon (see left) has been released.  The improvements are as follows: easier unfolding, sturdier frame, better suspension, cleaner lines, and a rotatable carry handle.  These improvements are important, especially the one-hand unfolding and the improved frame.

However, since last posting, I have had the opportunity to use both the Vista and the older-generation Cameleon in a variety of day-to-day "test drives." With the benefit of that experience, this Stubborn Dad is of opinion that -- while good -- the improvements to the Cameleon have not gone far enough.  I've taken a different position in the past, but it is my opinion now that the practicality of the Vista outweighs the numerous functional (and cool) aspects of the Cameleon (even the Third Generation).  In fact, the most recent "evolution" of the Cameleon is based partly on the success of the Vista (see the sturdier frame, one-hand unfolding, and rotatable carry handle).

You can read here and here about the various attributes of the two strollers, but on the basic of functional levels, the winner of this argument comes to one thing, which is curiously absent from the picture above -- the size of the Luxury Stroller's storage space.

Take a look at the basket over on the right.  Notice that it is HUGE.  To a point, that is the major functional difference between these two strollers.  When you go on a family outing, you can actually access your items with the Vista.  With the Bugaboo (Third Generation or not), you will have a hard time, especially if you have the seat reclined to any extent. This is partly due to the raised platform on the Vista, but moreso because the Vista uses the entire chassis as a storage central for baby items.  It's something that your wife will notice quickly, and you will too.

So while I love the Cameleon's design and features, the Vista still has it beat.  At least, until the Fourth Generation of the Cameleon comes out with a higher seat height and larger storage space...

So what's your take? Let us Stubborn Dads know.