Meet the New UPPAbaby Kona

UPPAbaby just announced their new mid-size stroller built for urban comfort. AND WE LOVE IT!

The UPPAbaby Kona TL;DR

The UPPAbaby Kona is a new lightweight, mid-size stroller designed for parents who want everyday stroller features in a lighter, more nimble footprint. It weighs about 22 lbs. with the frame and seat, it folds with one hand (no matter which direction the seat is facing), and has a slim 21-inch-wide frame that helps with doorways, small sidewalks, and smaller trunks.

The biggest reason Kona is going to get attention is that it is ready from birth with a near-flat recline, supports children up to 50 lbs. and 40 inches, has a reversible seat, attaches directly to UPPAbaby infant car seats and the UPPAbaby Bassinet (without adapters!!!), and includes a 30-pound basket for storage. It feels like a full-size stroller in a smaller body.

Think of Kona as the “middle lane” in the UPPAbaby stroller lineup: more capable than an ultra-compact travel stroller, but lighter and easier to manage than a full-size stroller. For a lot of families, especially city parents, apartment families, and parents who want one stroller that can do more than quick errands, this could be the sweet spot.

What is the UPPAbaby Kona?

The UPPAbaby Kona is an everyday stroller built for getting out the door. It is not trying to be the smallest travel stroller in the world, and it is not trying to be a large full-size stroller. It is built to give parents the practical features they expect from an everyday stroller, but in a lighter and more manageable frame.

Until now, parents have to choose between two imperfect options. A tiny travel stroller is easy to carry, but may give up seat comfort, storage, reversible seating, newborn flexibility, or wheel performance. A full-size stroller feels more substantial, but can be harder to fold, lift, store, and fit into smaller spaces.

The Kona is designed to bridge that gap. It gives parents a newborn-ready seat, a reversible seat, a one-hand fold, a large basket, suspension, never-flat tires, and premium UPPAbaby details in a stroller that is still slim enough for tight spaces and light enough to manage on stairs and in a smaller vehicle’s trunk.

UPPAbaby Kona specs-at-a-glance

Core use

Minimum age: birth
Maximum child weight: 50 lbs.
Maximum child height: 40 inches
Seat can face parent or face forward
Direct attachment for UPPAbaby infant car seats with no adapters needed
Direct attachment for UPPAbaby Bassinet with no adapters needed
Bassinet sold separately
Compatible with select non-UPPAbaby infant car seats using separately sold adapters

Size and weight

Frame and seat: about 22 lbs
Frame only: 14.2 lbs
Seat weight: 8.1 lbs
Unfolded dimensions: 33.6" L × 21" W × 38" H
Folded with seat: 13.4" L × 21" W × 25.8" H
Basket capacity: 30 lbs

Comfort and seat features

Near-flat recline designed for newborn comfort
One-hand seat recline with 4 positions
Fully upright seat position
Extended seat back for growing children
UPF 50+ extendable canopy with peek-a-boo window and ventilation
Canopy height adapts for more headspace as children grow
Adjustable one-hand footrest with 3 positions
Magnetic buckle and harness system
No-rethread harness

Parent features

One-hand fold with seat attached in either direction
Slim footprint for elevators, doorways, and tight spaces
Adjustable handlebar with 4 positions
Flip-flop friendly brake
Large wheels with smooth push
Front and rear independent suspension
Never-flat tires
Front wheel locks for added stability on varied terrain
Reflective accents for added strolling visibility
Convenient zipper pocket for quick access to essentials
Included bumper bar that pivots with one hand
Premium washable fabrics
Full-grain, REACH-compliant leather details
GREENGUARD Gold Certified
3-year warranty

What’s included

Kona stroller
Toddler seat
Bumper bar
Rain shield
Toddler seat bug shield
3-year warranty

Mid-sized Strollers

A mid-size stroller is the “not too big, not too small” option. It is typically more comfortable and capable than a tiny travel stroller, but easier to lift, fold, store, and maneuver than many full-size strollers. You want something comfortable enough for daily use, but you do not want a stroller that takes over your car trunk or apartment hallway.

That is where Kona makes sense. It is slim enough for tight spaces, light enough to manage more easily than a large full-size stroller, and (in the case of the Kona) still built with a reversible seat, newborn-ready recline, large basket, sturdy wheels, suspension, no-rethread harness, included weather accessories, and direct UPPAbaby car seat compatibility.

A travel stroller is great when the stroller itself needs to disappear. A full-size stroller is great when comfort and capability matter most (think a day at Disney). Kona is for the parent who wants one stroller to move through the actual middle: sidewalks, stores, daycare drop-off, apartment living, suburban errands, quick car trips, longer walks, and newborn-to-toddler use.

Ready from Birth

Kona is ready from birth. The near-flat recline is designed for newborn comfort and adjusts with one hand across 4 different positions. That means you can start with a newborn-friendly position, then use the same seat as your child grows into older baby and toddler stages.

The reversible seat is also pretty awesome. Parent-facing mode gives you that closer connection during early walks, while forward-facing mode becomes useful later when your child wants to see the world. You are not locked into one orientation.

For parents who prefer a more traditional newborn setup, the UPPAbaby Bassinet attaches directly to Kona with no adapters needed. And if you are using an UPPAbaby infant car seat, that also attaches directly without adapters.

The One-hand Fold

Kona has a lightning-fast one-hand fold, and it folds with the seat attached in either direction. Plenty of strollers seem easy until you realize the seat has to be facing a certain way, the seat has to be removed, or the fold only works cleanly during the demo at the baby gear store. Kona has it all covered, whether the seat might be parent-facing, or it might be forward-facing, and you still need to collapse the stroller quickly.

For city parents, this really helps on subway stairs, buses, ride-shares, apartment walk-ups, and narrow building entrances. For suburban parents, it comes in handy in parking lots. Kona also stands upright when folded, which helps in small homes and anywhere else you need the stroller to fit into a small space when you are not using it.

Slim Footprint

At just 21 inches wide, the Kona is refreshingly narrow. You don't always realize how much stroller width matters until you’re trying to squeeze into a tiny elevator or navigate a crowded coffee shop. And it’s not just a city thing, either. Even in the suburbs, trunks already stuffed with groceries and sports gear and shops can be just as crowded.

The 30-pound Basket

One of Kona’s best features is the extra-large basket with a 30 lb capacity. That is a big number for this size of stroller, and it is one of the reasons Kona feels more like an everyday stroller than a compact backup.

Keeps Pace With Your Child’s Growth

The UPPAbaby Kona is also designed to keep working as your child gets bigger. The seat offers 4 recline positions, including a near-flat recline for newborn comfort and a fully upright position for older babies and toddlers who want to sit up and see what is happening.

The extended seat back adds comfort as your child grows, and the canopy height adapts to create more headspace. That helps the stroller feel less “outgrown” as kids get taller.

The footrest also adjusts with one hand and has 3 positions. This helps support smaller babies early and bigger legs later. It’s really nice when a stroller seat, canopy, harness, recline, and footrest all adjust.

Ride Feel

Kona has front and rear independent suspension, never-flat tires, large wheels, and front wheel locks for added stability on varied terrain. That does not make Kona a jogging stroller or even a rugged trail stroller, but it does make it better equipped for normal everyday surfaces

Parent Comfort

Kona includes a 4-position telescoping handlebar, which helps parents of different heights find a more comfortable push. The flip-flop friendly brake makes stop-and-go moments easier.There is also a convenient zipper pocket for quick access to your phone or other essentials.

What comes in the box

Kona stroller
Toddler seat
Bumper bar
Rain shield
Toddler seat bug shield

Who is the UPPAbaby Kona for?

Kona is a strong fit for families who want:

One premium stroller for newborn through toddler use
A stroller that is lighter and slimmer than many full-size models, but still feels like a full-sized model.
A reversible seat that can parent-face or forward-face
A near-flat recline for newborn comfort
Direct UPPAbaby infant car seat and bassinet attachment with no adapters
A big 30-pound basket
One-hand fold with the seat facing either direction
Included weather accessories instead of surprise add-ons
GREENGUARD Gold Certification
UPPAbaby’s premium materials and design details

Kona is especially strong for first-time stroller buyers who do not want to buy a tiny travel stroller and a full-size stroller right away. It is one stroller built to cover a lot of normal family life.

Who may not need the UPPAbaby Kona?

Kona may not be the right stroller if your top priority is airplane overhead-bin travel. For that, Minu V3 is the more travel-focused UPPAbaby stroller.
It may also not be the right stroller if you need a stroller that converts into a double. In that case, Vista V3 is the UPPAbaby model to look at.
And if you need a true jogging stroller or heavy all-terrain stroller, Ridge V2 is built for that category.

Kona is not trying to be everything. It is trying to be the best version of the everyday mid-size stroller: compact, premium, newborn-ready, easy to fold, and easier to live with.

Why buy the UPPAbaby Kona at Albee Baby?

Albee Baby is family-owned since 1933 and based in NYC. We know city strollers, tight storage, public transportation, walk-ups, small trunks, and parenting.

When you shop here, you also get free shipping over $99. And the real advantage is Albee Rewards. It is free to join, and when you buy qualifying full-price gear, you can earn up to 20% back, redeemable as cash toward your next purchase.

UPPAbaby Kona FAQs

What is the UPPAbaby Kona?

The UPPAbaby Kona is a lightweight mid-size stroller designed for everyday use from birth to 50 lbs. It has a reversible seat, near-flat recline, one-hand fold, slim 21-inch footprint, direct UPPAbaby infant car seat and bassinet attachment, and a 30-lb. storage basket.

How much does the UPPAbaby Kona weigh?

About 22 lbs. The frame is listed at 14.2 lbs, and the seat is listed at 8.1 lbs.

What are the UPPAbaby Kona dimensions?

The unfolded dimensions are 33.6" L × 21" W × 38" H. The folded dimensions with the seat are 13.4" L × 21" W × 25.8" H.

Can the UPPAbaby Kona be used from birth?

Yes. Kona is suitable from birth and includes a near-flat recline designed for newborn comfort. It can also be used from birth with the UPPAbaby Bassinet or an UPPAbaby infant car seat, both of which attach directly with no adapters needed.

What is the weight limit for the UPPAbaby Kona?

Kona is suitable up to 50 lbs and 40 inches (whichever comes first, not both).

Does the UPPAbaby Kona seat face both ways?

Yes. The Kona has a reversible seat, so your child can face you or face forward.

Does the UPPAbaby Kona fold with the seat attached?

Yes. Kona folds with the seat attached in either direction.

Does the UPPAbaby Kona have a one-hand fold?

Yes. Kona has a lightning-fast one-hand fold designed to work no matter which way the seat is facing.

Does the UPPAbaby Kona stand when folded?

Yes. The provided materials list Kona as standing upright when folded.

How much does the Kona basket hold?

The Kona basket holds up to 30 lbs.

Does the UPPAbaby Kona work with UPPAbaby infant car seats?

Yes. UPPAbaby infant car seats attach directly to the Kona with no adapters needed.

Does the UPPAbaby Kona work with the UPPAbaby Bassinet?

Yes. The UPPAbaby Bassinet attaches directly to Kona with no adapters needed. The bassinet is sold separately.

Does the UPPAbaby Kona need adapters?

For UPPAbaby infant car seats and the UPPAbaby Bassinet, no adapters are needed. Select Cybex, Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, and Romer infant car seats require separately sold adapters.

Is the UPPAbaby Kona good for toddlers?

Yes. Kona is designed for newborn through toddler use, with a 50-pound weight limit, 40-inch height limit, extended seat back, adjustable canopy height, no-rethread harness, one-hand footrest, and fully upright seating position.

Is the UPPAbaby Kona a travel stroller?

Kona is travel-friendly, but it is not positioned as an overhead-bin travel stroller. If overhead-bin airplane travel is your main priority, the UPPAbaby Minu V3 is the more travel-focused option.

Does the UPPAbaby Kona convert to a double stroller?

No. Kona is a single stroller and does not convert into a double stroller for two seated children.

Is the UPPAbaby Kona GREENGUARD Gold Certified?

Yes. Kona is listed as GREENGUARD Gold Certified for healthier air quality and low chemical emissions.

Shop the UPPAbaby Kona at Albee Baby

It is compact without feeling bare bones, premium without being bulky, and practical in the exact places parents need help. We love this upcoming stroller and think you will, too.

Have questions about the UPPAbaby Kona or how it compares to Minu, Cruz, Vista, or Ridge? Email us at [email protected].