The world of baby equipment usually does not overlap with the automotive world -unless you count BackSeat -Wutnfalle or ISOFIX -anker. But every now and then something crosses that makes it look twice. The Nuna Mixx Next BMW collection is one of these things.
Nuna, known for his slim, safety -oriented strollers and car seats, has teamed up with BMW to create a special edition of his Mixx Next stroller. It is not a rebadge job. From the dark element and chocolate brown leather cladding to the subtle BMW logos, which are sewn into the canopy and the calf support, there are clear efforts to align yourself with the design language of the German car manufacturer.
Many BMW badges
But does the addition of a badge and a few color changes justify the premium? Or is there something deeper here? In the next few months we will test this stroller ourselves to find out. Not on an exhibition floor, but in the real world – curbs, in and outside of car tribes, through airports and at the afternoon walks that last longer than expected. We will see how it summarizes in a hurry, how much space it really eats in the back of a fluid rearback and how it controls with one hand and keeps coffee (or a crying toddler) in the other. The dual-compartment storage basket is properly large, with a hidden zipper bag for valuables and a back seat bag, the ideal for phones, keys or a pacifier.
Premium built
First impressions? It is well built. The stroller feels robust without being bulky, and the folding mechanism is satisfactorily smooth. The seat leans back completely flat, which is ideal for newborn naps, and converts without much excitement between forward and overriding setups. Nunas magnetic buckle is smart and really helpful when you argue a winding child.
The suspension and tires seem to be able to master rough surfaces, even though we will see how it develops in the long term. The same applies to the sub -car basket that looks spacious, but may be more limited as soon as a diaper bag and food are involved.
What distinguishes this version from the standard MixX depends on the design of details – and whether they are important for them. The Trinity pattern wheels, leather touchpoints and BMW badges give it a more sophisticated look. It has a compact folding axis axis that surprisingly surprisingly folded the entire stroller-over 30 x 23.5 x 16.5 inches (76 x 60 x 42 cm). It can even be upright by itself and how a suitcase is pulled along. The stroller weighs about 24.5 pounds (11.1 kg).
The MIXX has a rear Freex suspension and a progressive front crest, paired with foam filled all-terrain tires to give it a more stable, sophisticated glide.
Ultimately, we judge this stroller as parents always do: This makes it life every day. Is it really useful or just to look at? Does the BMW connection make a meaningful difference in experience or is it more about style than substance?
We will find out soon. At the moment the Mixx Next BMW collection has our attention -not because of the badge, but because it could actually be a little more than a branding exercise. The real test now begins.
[Source: Nuna]
