👨👩👧👦 Single-to-Double Prams
Reviewed by the BabyCosts editorial team
| Feature | UPPAbaby Vista V3 | Cybex Gazelle S |
|---|---|---|
| Best Price | $1439.00 View full comparison → | $990.00 View full comparison → |
| Price (AUD) | $1,439 – $1,599 | $990 – $1,299.99 |
| Warranty | 3 years (frame) / 2 years (fabric) | 2 years |
| Age Range | Birth to ~4 years (single); birth to ~5 years (double config) | Birth to ~4 years (22 kg per seat); double mode for 2 children |
| Weight (Single Mode) | 12.4 kg (chassis + main seat) | 12.9 kg (single mode, chassis + seat) |
| Folded Size | 93 × 60 × 42 cm | 95 × 60 × 42 cm |
| Safety Standard | Australian mandatory standard based on AS/NZS 2088:2000; exact model certification evidence not published in the reviewed public source | Australian mandatory standard based on AS/NZS 2088:2000; exact model certification evidence not published in the reviewed public source |
| Capsule Compatibility | UPPAbaby Mesa V3 capsule (no adapters); Maxi-Cosi, Cybex with adapters | Cybex infant capsules (adapters included); Maxi-Cosi, Nuna with adapters |
| Fold Type | Self-standing fold with seat attached | Self-standing fold with seat attached |
| Terrain | Urban and light gravel | Urban and light off-road (air-filled tyres option) |
| Harness | 5-point no-rethread | 5-point one-pull harness |
| Canopy | Extendable UPF 50+, mesh peek-a-boo | XXL UPF 50+ sun canopy |
| Bumper Bar | Included | Included, leatherette |
| Included Accessories | Bassinet, rain cover, insect net included | Shopping basket, rain cover included |
| Colour Options | 6+ fabric colours | 3+ frame/seat colour combos |
If a second child is likely within 3 years, buying a single-to-double pram now saves you from buying a second pram later. At ~$1,389-$2,198 all-in (pram + second seat), you’d otherwise spend $$839-$$1,439 on a premium single pram now and then ~$1,000-$1,500 on a separate double later — roughly $2,300-$2,900 total. Buying a convertible now typically saves $750-$900. The tradeoff: in single mode, these prams are heavier (12.4-12.9 kg) than dedicated single prams (Fox 5 at 10.5 kg, Mixx Next at 11.2 kg). If you push a pram daily for 3 years before the second child arrives, the extra weight may not be worth the future savings. If the age gap will be under 2 years, the convertible pram is the clear winner.
This is the key differentiator. On most double prams, the second seat sits above the underseat basket, making it nearly impossible to access while both children are seated. The Gazelle S solves this with an integrated shopping basket positioned above the rear wheels — it stays fully accessible in any seating configuration, including double mode. For families who walk to do their grocery shopping with two children, this is a genuine advantage. The Vista V3 has a larger underseat basket (13.6 kg capacity vs the Gazelle S’s smaller rear basket), but it becomes harder to access in double mode. If you primarily use the pram in single mode, the Vista V3’s bigger basket wins. If you’ll be in double mode frequently, the Gazelle S’s accessible basket wins.
UPPAbaby
The expandable pram that grows from one child to two.
From $1439.00
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Cybex GmbH
The single-to-double pram with integrated shopping basket.
From $990.00
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The UPPAbaby Vista V3 ($1,439+, 3-year warranty) wins for families who want a bassinet included and slightly lighter single-mode weight (12.4 kg). The Cybex Gazelle S ($990+, 2-year warranty) wins for families who walk to the shops — its integrated shopping basket stays accessible in double mode, a unique feature no other convertible pram offers. Both support over 20 seating configurations in double mode.
Both require a second seat kit: UPPAbaby RumbleSeat (~$399 AUD) and Cybex Second Seat (~$399 AUD). The total cost for a complete double setup at the lowest advertised prices: Vista V3 ($1,439 + $399 = ~$1,838) or Gazelle S ($990 + $399 = ~$1,389). The Vista V3 includes a bassinet (saving ~$299 if you need one); the Gazelle S bassinet is sold separately.
Yes. Both prams support this configuration. The Vista V3's included bassinet can hold the newborn while the main seat holds the toddler (RumbleSeat required). The Gazelle S supports the same but requires a separate bassinet (~$299). Both also support capsule + toddler configurations — the Vista V3 natively fits the UPPAbaby Mesa V3 capsule, and the Gazelle S natively fits Cybex capsules.
If a second child is likely within 3 years, yes — buying a convertible pram now avoids buying a second pram later (~$1,389 complete with a second seat vs $1,439 + another $1,000+ for a separate double). If a second child is more than 3 years away or unlikely, a dedicated single pram (Bugaboo Fox 5 at $839, Nuna Mixx Next at $1,104.99) will be lighter and more enjoyable to push daily — and you can buy a double pram later if needed.
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