Maclaren Techno XLR / XLR Elite

Don’t buy the new model – The new brake system is the worst. it is a wire that it is attached with two opens clips, if this wire gets detached it will get damaged and You will ended with a brand new stroller without brakes, this happened to me with my only 2 weeks old stroller and Maclaren wants me to buy a complete set of wheels to replace this wire ! this is a design problem and it is a serious risk to your baby.

Excellent stroller that goes the distance – Whilst this is a great stroller for newborns onwards, it would be easy for first-time parents to overlook the Techno XLR, given that it isn't as fancy as the plethora of expensive prams currently on the market. We bought ours second-hand from Gumtree and pretty much used it from day dot. On the plus side, the seat can recline completely flat, so… Read more

that babies can lie down and sleep without their legs raised up in the air (as with many pram seats that come in a fixed V shape). The pram has good manoeuvrability, with a tight turning circle, and can be carried up and down strairs, public transport and/or lifted in and out of the car boot with relative ease. It's also easy to set up from the folded position and/or to collapse back down again,with minimal effort required. The compartively large seat size means that it'll well and truly go the distance, right from newborn, up until about the age of three (depending on the size of the child, obviously). Despite these advantages, one minor drawback is that it can take up quite a lot of boot space (although, I imagine most prams do). In addition, the under-seat storage is not great. However, there's no point opting for a stroller like this anyway (as opposed to the aforementioned upmarket prams) if you want to carry heaps of parent/baby gear/shopping under the seat. In fact, it can be a little bit difficult to pull things in and out, as the low seat doesn't really allow for easy access. As a result, it's tempting to hang bags off the handlebars, but the pram will definitely tip if it's too top heavy and/or you take the baby out suddenly without accounting for the extra pull on the handlebars. The straps are fiddly to adjust and need to be completely removed when you want to move them up a notch, to accommodate a growing child. The buckle isn't particularly intuitive either and we've had multiple relatives ring up and ask us how to undo it (when minding our kids) as they didn't realise you have to push the button from the back as well as the front. Accessory-wise, I wouldn't bother with the additional footmuff (we've never used ours). This pram works really well with the likes of the Cozyosko pram sleeping bag, for example. To my understanding, I don't think the design has changed much over time (with the exception of minor updates like reflectors on the wheels). However, if you decide to buy it second-hand, keep in mind that you may need to source accessories like the raincover and safety strap elsewhere - which is what we ended up doing. Overall, this is a sturdy and easy-to-use stroller, which I would highly recommend to anyone who's willing to look past all the hype of the more whiz-bang options currently on the market. It may have a much lower (more reasonable) price tag, but it does the job just as well.

Almost 5 stars – I had a Maclaren Techno XLR Elite for almost 5 years. It is a wonderful stroller!! The seat is nice and wide and high so that even my 6 year old still sat in it comfortably. It's pretty easy to steer and I could maneuver it with one hand if I needed to. It came with both the foot muff and rain cover, which looks and feels very comfy and warm.… Read more

It fully reclines (with one hand), so can be used from birth. It comes with newborn head hugger and I have used this for two of my kids from newborn. You can also get the capsule adapter for it so you can clip on your capsule. These can also stay on when folded.

It lost a star because the basket underneath is not very accessible when the stroller is fully reclined, however I hear the new models have fixed this issue with zips on the side of the basket. it also is a tad on the heavy side but I was still able to push this quite well, with an infant in it and two kids on the buggy board.

Overall, a really great pram that I miss. I purchased this from the USA about 5 years ago when the dollar was parity. So it only cost me AUD $300!!

Amazing Pram – This is truly an amazing pram. I love it so much. I have grown up children and a second family of little ones - we bought the Bugaboo Cameleon and every conceivable extra to go with it - only to sell the entire thing on Ebay nine months later - heavy, cumbersome, impractical and a total pain in the neck and non user friendly. The XLR is almost… Read more ·  1

the perfect pram in my opinion and my parenting extends (gasp) over a 23 year period!!!

It is totally user friendly, easy to manoeuvre, turn, fold, recline to let the child sleep - my 11 month old son will regularly have 2- 2 1/2 hour naps whilst out walking and loves his Maclaren. You can change nappies in it whilst out, it takes up little room in the boot - as opposed to the Boeing 747 proportions of the Bugaboo lol - and is smart, functional and most importantly - sun smart with its fantastic extendable hood.

I really cannot fault this pram other than it'd be nice in the early weeks for you to have bub facing you - but hey - once they can sit up and be a bit more interested in the world - in our case at about 4 months = bub is more then ready to look at the world!!!

Love, love love my Maclaren - so much so (embarassed to admit) that I actually have two - a brand new one and a second hand one still in perfect condition - from Ebay - for travel - does that answer any questions - it is a truly lovely pram and I am its biggest fan.

The Maclaren organiser is money well spent as is the cup holder and I use it every day and it folds with the pram.

Don't waste your money on fashionable travel systems - this is all you will ever need.

The stroller – After quest 0+ (too small) xt bmw (color white was not a happy choice), stokke xplory 5 (too bulky/heavy) bugaboo bee 5 (unstable, poor wheels, seat is too low, uncentered chasis) this is the stroller I came back to. The most comftarable for baby, well padded, large seat, easy to maneuver, easy to fold and the only stroller Ive ever needed. I wasted a lot of money trying to find better stroller but this is my luckiest choice.

Pretty great stroller – One hand pushing. Nice wide seat for older children. Easy to recline when my little one is asleep. Large hood. Liner washes well. Large wheels make for a smooth ride. I love the seatbelt system on this pram. The back pocket is perfect for phone and keys. Only thing I don’t like is when I hang groceries from the handles, I must remove them first to load into the car or otherwise the pram will tip over when I take my little one out.

It's easy to fold away and its strong and its good for its value I like using this stroller and all – Yes I'm very happy with the build quality. Its very strong and it's very safe to use.I buy this product all the time.this build has a good quality very strong frame and it's very easy to pick up the product with out struggling to fold it away like some stroller are very heavy to use.and its long lasting

Absolutely wonderful – Grandmother review Very easy to fold, use and fits well in boot of a small car, with room to spare. Seatposition lies flat for sleeping and newborns, and easily changes to upright for older toddlers / children. Adequate space in storage net under stroller. Used with a seat cover which is easily machine washed. I have bought seperately a… Read more

toddler board for the back to enable use with 2 children.

Forget the other cumbersome prams, this one is fits the bill in every respect.

I have used it for 3 children over the past 5 years, and have had no mechanical issues, very well build.

Great!!!! – I bought Maclaren Techno XLR / XLR Elite for my son and it was really good. I am impressed with the chassis system designed very scientific and very good material, very convenient to use I also created a website to buy and use guide this stroller. Here is my website: [link removed] hope you visit my website. Thank you very much!

Great! – Special stroller - really like how well it is made and the components are all very well made. Good wheels / bearings and highly recommend to everyone

Perfect shopping partner for busy mothers – As I love going around the shops, this is just perfect! Slim, fits through doors. I used to have the Graco which came with the baby seat, but the baby seat was too heavy so I should have just bought it separately. I used to think the baby seat Graco was convenient as I didn't have to wake the baby up to put him in the pushchair, but it got to… Read more

heavy afterwards and the wheels were harder to maneuver after a while.

It shouldn't have really mattered if I woke the baby up taking him out of the car because they should really learn to get used to it I suppose.

But yes it was the best, wow and the wheels moved well for many years! I loved fitting anywhere with it, no more getting in people's way, and it moves fast! Exactly what a busy mother needs, got no time to waste! Easy to store and fold because it's slim and light.

Very Good Quality stroller – I use Maclaren Techno XLR for my daughter from birth to now. She is four and half now (under 20kg). She still love to use it for long trips. The stroller is very comfortable for kids. No any issues. Great value to money. It fits into any car boot. It is a little heavier to lift for me. For small trips, I use the lightest stroller from Kmart.

Bought for travel – I bought this stroller to have as our backup travel stroller for when my usual big pram will be inconvenient for destination or packing limitations I like the full recline seat, I can use this for our newborn now too. The hood is huge and extends really nicely for a sleeping child or baby. The little basket on the bottom surprisingly holds a… Read more

lot but it's hard to get into.

I wouldn't use this as our everyday pram, I'm not a fan of the upright handles as in all my shortness of 5ft2 I kick the wheels. Yes the handles extend but not enough. I can wheel it with one hand but it's not so easy. So drinking a coffee while pushing requires full concentration.

I'm not a fan of the stroller but will use it for travel purposes only as its easy to fold, takes up less space in the boot and good to have for when you need a baby or child to sleep.

Annoying, not the best stroller – This stroller is annoying. I've had the Quest and Urban Buggie and this stroller out of the 3 is the most difficult to steer. The stroller is too heavy, over 9 kgs for an umbrella stroller and design is not comfortable to push around. The handlebars are too high and isn't designed in a way to easily glide the stroller around. I'm very disappointed… Read more

with this stroller. I should have gone with something else, like maybe the new baby love stroller which was cheaper and easier to move. I chose this stroller cause I wanted something easy and light for my 3rd child, but I'm definitely not loving it. It's a thumbs down from me.

The best! – I love this pram. Before the birth of my son I did so much research and it paid off. You can use this pram from birth, comes with great extras including footmuff and rain cover. It is the only pram you need. Folds easily, light weight so easy to put in the car or pull up stairs. My son looks super comfy in it. Has peep hole, vents, great… Read more

sun protection.

Good size basket, which can be accessed by side zips when seat is in full recline. Adjustable handlebars for my tall hubby (6ft4).

I was worried that I couldn't face my son but when he was little he just slept anyway, now he is older I just chat to him even though he is not facing me.

best gift idea – I bought this stroller as a gift to my best friend's first child. We both like it since it opens and closes easily, compact, and seems to be good quality.The cushion definitely gives extra comfort to her child. When it comes to its maneuverability, I'll give it an average though and it's kinda heavy too. But all in all it's a good stroller.

Great Stroller – Had the stroller for my son since birth to 3 years old. I also bought the compatable bassinet which is super cute and keeps the newborns cosy. Also bought the carseat attachment for Safe n Sound Unity capsule so I could easily transfer bub to and from car without waking him. This Stroller is really sturdy, the quality of the build is impressive… Read more

and I particularly like the shade canopy which can be extended so baby is always protected from the sun so you don't need one of those parasols.

Best pram I have owned after 7 kids – I have always wanted a Maclaren pram and I have not been disappointed. I have had it for a few weeks and immediately noticed how well it steers taking strain off my back. It is fantastic quality and I love how the newly designed basket has a side zip on each side so that you can access the basket even when the back is reclined.

Fabulous pram – I bought the elite techno xlr with the beige insert. It is a fab pram used from birth. It lies horizontal and can be collapsed with one foot and one hand. Also the front wheels swivel 360 degrees. The only downside is the basket underneath which can only be accessed when the seat is fully upright.this is the only pram/ stroller I will need!

Very pleased – I am absolutely delighted with this buggy. It looks great, good quality, lightweight, easy to fold and extremely good suspension and the backrest has adjustable positions, so our baby can take a nap when she's tired, however the shopping basket is slightly smaller than I would have liked. We will be keeping this for years to come Im sure of it. Lightweight. sturdy and reliable

Great pram for the average mother – I bought this pram from David Jones for $499 in 2013 for my first born. As with all things, it was difficult at first to understand how to collapse the stroller but now I can do it with my eyes closed. The only thing I didn't like about this pram was that I couldn't see my baby. But eventually, as he grew older, it wasn't such a problem and it was… Read more

probably better for him to look at the world as I pushed him along. If I had a bit more money to spend, I would probably get a Bugaboo or something which had a basinnette. Otherwise, this is a fine pram for first time mothers. I will be using it until bub is probably 4 years old. All rounder pram, light Can't see baby, hard to get to the basket underneath.

Awesome pram – This is an amazing pram, i love how easy it is to fold and unfold. the harness is perfect and easy to adjust for an adult and wont be easy for todler to fiddle with. Ive been using it since bubs was a newborn and she loved it then and she loves it now. love how light weight it is i can lift it one handed There is no weight at the front of the pram and if nappy bag is on the back it tips backwards Show reply

Best Pram Ever – This pram is a great compromise between a bulky pram and a lightweight pram . It is spacious and one of the few prams on the market that actually could fit an older child. It is light weight and the hood expands to give a great coverage from the sun. The sun visor at the front is perfect. The extendable handles are great for taller people. … Read more ·  1

Yes the pram is abit bulky in the boot but if you want a pram that is spacious and suits birth to toddler it needs to be larger in size. I would rather have it larger to fit my baby in when older. Most of the time I use it when im walking from home not taking it in and out of the boot.

The seat reclines flat with the 1 handed reclining mechanism and the pram comes with the rain cover, liner , footmuff and headrest. Excellent value for money . Some would say its expensive but this pram suits from birth to toddler and its far nicer to push than any of the cheap umbrella strollers. Its the only pram you need to buy.

The wheels arent all terrain but the pram suits most surfaces and i take it on long walks with no issues.Yes a 3 wheeler would glide over grass and bumpy surfaces better but they arent always practical. If you dont go on alot of walks with rough terrain this is alright. Most people walk on the footpath anyway.

The customer service from maclaren is high class and i would reccomend anyone buy a Maclaren. Good quality, good product and good after sales service. Extendable hood, Extendable handles, light weight , Spacious, One handed Recline Not a huge issue but the Peak a boo window could have a cover over it .

Spacious pram/stroller – This is such a well built, sturdy & spacious pram/stroller I use this as a day bed for our son. Plenty of room for him to growth into. I love the harnesses. They are very comfy & doesn't dig into like other pram. I mainly use this for walking the streets. Not so much for shopping as its take up a lot of room in our car. Once this in our boot,… Read more

we can hardly put anything else in it. Very well built- sturdy & spacious Heavy & take up too much boot space

The Stroller that Goes the Distance! – If you want a stroller that will last from newborn to toddler than this is the stroller for you. This is the third stroller I have purchased and I wished that I had just bought the XLR first. It is a great all rounder that is suitable for my newborn with the lay flat seat, right up to my very large and heavy 3 year old. The stroller is very… Read more

sturdy, easy to fold and it has nice high handles. The ability to use the stroller from birth to a child up to 30kg. Large sun canopy, Extra large seat. The carry/storage basket is inaccessible when the seat is fully reclined.

Great pram from newborn to toddler – I have had this pram for 3 years. Great option from newborn as baby can lay flat and sleep comfortably without the need of a big pram. Lightweight. Easy to manoeuvre. Good for long walks. Folds easily and can fit into small boot. When we went away recently my boot was full so it just slid behind the front seats of the car! Good for toddler too.… Read more

Envy thing you need in a pram and stroller....no need to own more than one. Tips up easily even with just a light bag on the handle if you get baby out.

No.1 Light Weight Pram/Stroller from Birth – My husband & I love this Stroller. It's lightweight, easy to put up & down (folds in one piece in seconds), three seat positions (lays pretty much flat), break can easily be used wearing thongs, comfy seat liner (that can be thrown in washing machine), comes with rain cover, great hood coverage (w/ sun protection & extra clear visor), basket works… Read more

well for quick trips to shop, great suspension wheels (pretty good on grass etc), really safe 5 point straps w/ safety strap, head hugger & shoulder pads for the new bubs, extendable handles for tall parents. change nappies when fully reclined, and the whole seat can go in the washing machine (on gentle cycle).

Added Bonus of the One Hand Recline!! (only with the XLR)

I bought the Maclaren organiser as an extra, two drink holders, with mesh pocket for goodies. I often don't carry a bag when using this, and you can strap it on to trolleys. In my opinion It's worth the $50 extra.

I also bought a sun shade from the US at [url removed] custom made to fit on Maclaren's.

One last thing, I didn't buy the bassinet, no need.

**Winner Best Pram 2012 My Child Excellence Awards** My boy has slept so well in it from birth, and still at 15 months and he's quite tall. At 6 months took him to a NYE party slept all night in it! Maclaren need to add additional flap on peep window to stop sun shining in on bubs eyes.

Great all rounder – I am pregnant and currently looking into prams. My friends have recommended Maclaren. So i thought i'd try before i buy and use her pram with her little bub as a test drive. The pram was great, it's so light weight, allows multiple recline positions and best of all the handles are extendable (which is great as my husband is over 6 foot tall and he… Read more

doesn't feel hunched when pushing the pram). The other great thing is that unlike other strollers, the seat on the Maclaren sits quite upright which is great when bub becomes older and wants to sit up straight and see the world. This is definitely my stroller of choice.

Another thumbs up for maclaren – I am very happy with my XLR. Although it is a 'big' stroller and was more expensive than other strollers I think the intial outlay was worth it. The XLR provides a comfortable ride for my toddler and the flat reciline was great during the baby stage. It is easy to push and handles uneven ground, grass and unpaved ground very well. The XLR… Read more

fold/unfolds really easily and fits well in my small car. Overall I can see this stroller lasting the distance. Negatives include the shopping basket is hard to access in reline mode and the harness is very difficult to adjust. robust and comfortable stroller that is easy to push the harness is very difficult to adjust

Great pram! – I am very happy with the Maclaren Techno XLR. I purchased it based on the reviews on this website and it was a good decision. The pram is very light at only 7.5kgs. I have a Toyota Yaris and it folds and fits in the back of my car, although there is no room for anything else - so I normally put shopping in the passenger seat when baby is in the… Read more

back.

The pram folds and opens very easily as well. We have purchased the adaptor bar so our baby capsule (Safe and Sound unity) fits in it. My baby is now 4 months old and it's good to be able to have her facing me when I'm pushing the pram (while she's in the capsule). At least when she outgrows the capsule, she's a bit older and then she can face out without any issues.

The hood extends and covers baby very well - this was very importantly especially since she is a summer baby, in the hot months. I agree with other reviews, there is little space in the basket below the pram in the recline position but I find even if I had it upright, there's not enough room to do the groceries with baby! Very light weight, folds easily, sturdy Not as stylish looking as some other prams I suppose!

Perfect for travel – Have just returned from our holiday in Greece. Handled the pavements & cobblestones with ease, the suspension was fantastic for all the bumps & absorbed the shock instead of my girl vibrating along the ride. It was great for jetlag as my girl could just stretch out & relax, probably if she was younger she would have slept but was much too excited… Read more

for this. We did lift up the back of the hood fabric to help with ventilation (40'c heat). We even took it across paddocks & down to the beach.

I'm very impressed & would thoroughly recommend it for an overseas holiday rather than some cheap flimsy junk that isn't as comfortable for the rider. Keeping little people happy means a better time for all.

My girl is 4years old & often walked but needed to rest as we kept going thru the day. Suspension!! Quality product, very comfortable

Perfect for traveling – We have this pram in the car as it is light weight and easy to pack away. We have been on a few holidays and this is perfect. Great in the airport, great for walking the streets and comfy enough for bubs to sleep in. Great sleeping bag attachment that can come off in warmer months. Has great accessories that you can buy, eg travel bag for the… Read more ·  1

plane. Shade cover can be zipped undown for more Privacy and shade Somerimes the side material gets stuck in the closing mechanism

It is so light and convenient! – I love how light it is to lift into the car and how it folds down much smaller than most prams. We use it at the shops all the time and it can be easily put away even with my baby in my arms. The basket underneath is small and sometimes difficult to get to but it is the only fault I have found. The leg warmer is a wonderful winter feature and… Read more

the expaner hood makes sleep time easier.

We loved that it could fold right back and was suitable from birth. Reliable and worth every cent. So easy to use! Small basket

We love Maclaren – This is my third purchase for something to push bub around in. I have loved all my prams, but now it was time for something single and more lightweight. I decided on a Maclaren Techno XLR and it is a 2010 model. I figured if I am going with a stroller I want what I consider to be the best. Friends have used Maclarens for years and never had… Read more

a bad word to say about them.

Easy to push/move about. Don't even need to grip the handles to do so. Adjustable handle height makes it great for people of different heights. The hood is awesome and with the undoing of a zip can extend further forward giving excellent coverage.

I am using this for my 2 year old and my almost 5 year still fits in it too. Easy to fold, takes up less room in the boot. Can be used from newborn. Goes up to 20kg. There are other Maclarens out there, but they have lower weight limits. I figure if you want a stroller you may as well go for something that will take you through until you no longer need a pram/stroller for your child. Everything - extendable handles, extendable hood, easy to manouvre (even with one hand), extra pockets are handy for keys and sunglasses, looks great, lightweight, wide seat

Good quality – It is a beautiful , good quality stroller. I feel it is safe. It is easy to push around. Good and strong wheels. However the seat can't flat therefore newborn is hard to sleep on it. The newborn can not see parents when he/she sit on it. It will cause they cry. I feel it is heavy and hard to carry it into the car. Safe, strong, good quality Infant can't look at parents