A stroller can look compact in a photograph and still feel like a lot to live with. KONA is UPPAbaby's answer to the space between a full-size everyday stroller and a smaller grab-and-go option: a reversible seat, generous under-seat storage and a fold that keeps the seat attached.
That combination makes it an interesting one to meet in person. The questions are wonderfully ordinary. Does the handle feel right? Can you reach your bag? And when it is time to leave, does folding it feel like one smooth transition or several separate jobs?
The September 16, 2026 KONA event at baby enRoute Burnaby has ended. You can now explore current KONA details, colours and availability online. Here is what to look at before you arrive.
01 / The transition
From a walk to the next thing.
Think about the part of an outing that happens after the walk: a lift into the car, a pause at the front door, or finding somewhere to put the stroller while you get settled. KONA's one-hand fold is designed to work with the seat attached in either direction. You do not have to turn a parent-facing seat around just to begin that fold.
Watch how KONA closes and sits beside the person carrying it. At the event, take your time with the release, grip and lift. The useful question is how that movement feels when you repeat it.
A better lift test: compare the movement with the lift you actually make at home. A low hallway shelf and a higher car boot are different tasks. Bring a measurement of your storage opening or boot entrance, including the narrowest point, and ask to compare it with the folded demonstration stroller.
02 / The view
Face each other.
Or face the day.
KONA's seat can face the parent or face forwards. The recline adjusts through four positions with one hand, and the handlebar also adjusts. That gives you more than one setting to explore, rather than asking everyone in the family to adapt to a single fixed position.
Start with the seat facing you. Stand where you would normally push, and notice your view of the seat and your reach to the handle. Then ask for a forward-facing demonstration. If two adults will regularly use the stroller, both should try the handlebar rather than relying on one person's impression.
The extendable canopy is rated UPF 50+ and includes ventilation and a peekaboo window. Try the canopy fully extended, then look through the window from your pushing position. Check how easily you can open the ventilation as part of the demonstration.
UPPAbaby's US product listing gives a maximum child weight of 50 lb (22.7 kg) and height of 40 in (101.6 cm). For a growing toddler, also look at the room around the shoulders and legs when comparing the seat positions. For a new baby, ask to see the appropriate newborn setup.
03 / The everyday load
Room for the things that come along.
The basket is part of KONA's appeal as an everyday stroller, with a capacity of up to 30 lb (13.6 kg). Think about your usual combination: a changing bag, an extra layer and the small things picked up along the way. Try loading your bag through the opening before deciding how the space works for you.
Bring the bag you actually use if it is convenient. Look at the opening, where its handles land and how you would reach a small item without unloading everything else. If you usually carry a structured changing bag, its shape can matter as much as its weight.
KONA's slim footprint is designed around city doorways, elevators and tighter spaces. At home, measure the narrowest part of your route as well as the storage space. Turning into a hallway can be a different challenge from rolling straight through a doorway.
UPPAbaby lists a 22-lb (10 kg) frame. Compare the complete setup you will carry, including the seat or other attachment. If lifting is your main priority, ask to repeat a lift from floor level and at the height of your car boot. Our KONA weight, basket and fold guide looks more closely at those everyday trade-offs.
The useful differences
KONA, beside two familiar options.
A shared brand does not mean the same daily routine. Start with the fold you repeat, the bag you carry and the newborn setup you need.
| Your everyday question | KONAUS model details | CRUZ V3 | MINU V3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| How does it fold? | KONAUS modelOne hand, with the seat attached in either direction. | CRUZ V3Two-action triggers; the attached seat must face forwards. | MINU V3One-hand fold and unfold; stands when folded. |
| What space should I measure? | KONASlim footprint for city spaces. Compare your narrowest doorway with the demonstration stroller. | CRUZ V322.5 in (57.2 cm) wide when unfolded. | MINU V318 in (45.7 cm) wide when unfolded. |
| How much can the basket carry? | KONA30 lb (13.6 kg) | CRUZ V330 lb (13.6 kg) | MINU V320 lb (9.1 kg) |
| Does an infant car seat need adapters? | KONACompatible UPPAbaby infant car seats attach directly. | CRUZ V3Mesa and Aria attach directly. | MINU V3Mesa and Aria require the matching MINU V3 adapters. |
| What are the newborn options? | KONAA compatible bassinet or infant car seat, attached directly. Ask to see the matching newborn setup. | CRUZ V3From-birth seat configuration with the included infant insert; a bassinet is also available separately. | MINU V3Built-in carriage mode, or a compatible infant car seat with adapters. |
The difference to try: if you like a parent-facing seat, test KONA's fold before turning the seat around. KONA and CRUZ V3 share the same basket limit. MINU V3 is narrower than CRUZ V3 on the published dimensions, with a lower basket limit.
For a new baby, compare the complete configuration, not just the recline angle. Follow the instructions for the stroller and each attachment.
Explore the trade-offs: KONA vs CRUZ V3 KONA vs MINU V3.
04 / Your test drive
Five things worth trying yourself.
You do not need to memorise a list of specifications. Pick the movements that decide whether a stroller works for your routine, then give yourself a few unhurried minutes with each one.
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05 / Make it your question
Which KONA conversation should you have?
We want one stroller for everyday outings.
Start with the balance between the seat, basket and folded storage. Do those three parts support your usual outing, or does one feel compromised? For a closer comparison with another everyday UPPAbaby model, read KONA vs CRUZ V3 before you visit. Use the event to test your priorities, rather than assuming the smaller-looking option is automatically the easier one.
We already have a larger stroller.
Be clear about what the second stroller needs to do differently. If the purpose is easier lifting or less space in the car, make those your first tests. If you are also considering a compact UPPAbaby option, our KONA vs MINU V3 guide helps frame the decision. Ask the representative to explain the trade-offs for the outings you have in mind.
We are planning for a new baby.
KONA is designed to accept a compatible UPPAbaby bassinet or infant car seat directly, without separate adapters. That makes the attachment system worth seeing as well as the stroller seat. Bring the model name and generation of any car seat or bassinet you own; ask the representative to confirm compatibility and demonstrate the matching setup. Discuss the configuration for your baby's age and follow its instructions.
Considering colours too? The US range includes James, Ada, Evelyn and Rowan. Make a shortlist from the manufacturer's colour options below, then ask which finishes will be available in Canada.
Explore the full KONA product overview from UPPAbaby.
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Your next step.
A closer look at KONA.
The September 16, 2026 event has ended.
baby enRoute Burnaby Store at Metrotown
4800 Kingsway #250, Burnaby, BC V5H 4J2
Ground Floor, M19
Explore the current KONA product page for Canadian colours, pricing and availability. Bring the folding, storage and newborn-setup questions from this guide into your stroller decision.
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