Maclaren Quest Mod

*Est. $245

Reviewed July 2009

Lightweight
Easy to fold
Good maneuverability
Good storage space

Maclaren Triumph is almost as good and cheaper

Where to Buy

for $157.25
for $245.00

See All Stores

Overall, we found excellent reviews for the Maclaren Quest Mod (and similar Quest Sport), and as with most Maclaren umbrella strollers, its durability and easy maneuverability are highlights. The 12.2-pound Maclaren Quest Mod, however, is nearly identical to the cheaper Maclaren Triumph (*Est. $190). For the extra money, you get two extra reclining positions, some reflective accents, a UV viewing window in the sun canopy and an extendable leg rest -- additions that might not be worth the extra cost over the Maclaren Triumph.

We found the best reviews of the Maclaren Quest Mod posted by parents at Windsorpeak.com, the "Baby Bargains" companion website, who go into great depth about the pros and cons of this umbrella stroller. The Maclaren Quest Mod also receives a fair amount of comments from owners posting to Epinions.com, and a thorough review by the British consumer publication Which? magazine.

Where To Buy

Store Rating	Notes	Total Price
1176 store reviews	In Stock.	$157.25	See It
82 store reviews	In Stock.	$245.00	See It
		See All Stores

Our Sources

1. Which? (UK)Details/Subscribe

In its recent roundup of strollers, the U.K.'s Which? magazine (similar to ConsumerReports.org) chooses the Maclaren Quest Mod as a Best Buy. Editors say it's easy to push and steer, folds and unfolds easy and has a fair amount of storage space, but its small wheels aren't suited to rough terrain. Which? is an excellent review publication, which at times is even more comprehensive than ConsumerReports.org.

Review: Pushchairs, Editors of Which?

2. Baby BargainsDetails/Subscribe

Authors Denise and Alan Fields offer a long section about Maclaren strollers in general in their book, comparing them against other brands, as well as comparing the different models in the Maclaren lineup. Reviews are based on some hands-on evaluation plus parent feedback.

Review: Strollers, Denise and Alan Fields, Eighth edition, 2009

3. Windsorspeak.com

About a dozen parents contribute very detailed reviews of the Maclaren Quest Mod. Most are balanced and long enough to give readers a very good idea of what to expect from this stroller.

Review: Baby Bargains Book / Parent Product Reviews: Maclaren Quest Mod, Contributors to Windsorpeak.com

4. BabyWorld.co.uk

One parent contributes an in-depth review of the Maclaren Quest Mod to this British review site, based on five weeks of use. She gives the stroller high marks overall; her only complaint is that she could only find a pink model and she has a baby boy.

Review: Maclaren Quest Mod Reviews, Contributors to Babyworld.co.uk

5. Amazon.com

Because reviews for strollers are discarded each year when the manufacturer updates its upholstery colors, it's hard for strollers to accumulate many ratings here. Right now there are only a handful of comments for the Maclaren Quest Mod -- not really enough to draw any big conclusions.

Review: Maclaren Quest Mod Stroller, Contributors to Amazon.com

6. Epinions.com

About a dozen owners weigh in on the Maclaren Quest Mod, giving this umbrella stroller high-average ratings. One parent says she wishes the seat had a little extra padding.

Review: Maclaren Quest Mod Reviews, Contributors to Epinions.com