Graco Quattro Tour Review

What the reviewers like:
Parents say the Graco Quattro Tour’s stain-resistant, machine-washable fabric is easy to maintain, and others like its one-hand, compact fold, peek-a-boo window and large, adjustable sun canopy that protect kids from the elements. Also cited in reviews are the Graco Quattro Tour's comfortable seating, lockable swiveling front wheels and low price.

What the reviewers don’t like:
The Graco Quattro Tour’s 25-pound frame can be hard to maneuver when folded and difficult to store in small spaces, according to some parents, and its wide frame may make it difficult to navigate in tight spaces.

Graco Quattro Tour review highlights

Overall, editors and users like the Graco Quattro Tour stroller for its sturdy and safe feel, smooth ride, ample storage and hard-to-find features, such as a basket that can be accessed even when the seat is reclined. However, there are a few complaints about the Quattro Tour’s relatively heavy 25 pound frame, and many parents say it takes up a lot of space when folded down. While other full-featured strollers get better reviews and are more stylish, most reviews say the Graco Quattro Tour is a good-quality inexpensive stroller.

The most comparative review we found for the Graco Quattro Tour stroller is at Consumer Reports, where editors test and rate this stroller as part of their latest round of stroller testing. We also found a good, detailed write-up at Baby-Gaga.com, where editors base their evaluations on hands-on tests plus parent interviews. In addition to these two excellent reviews, we found some parent-written reviews for the Graco Quattro Tour at Target.com and Epinions, as well as in the online stroller forum at Baby-Gaga.com.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Reports
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Editors of Consumer Reports
Apr. 2007

Consumer Reports includes the Graco Quattro Tour stroller in its latest evaluation of strollers. Editors test each stroller according to how well it maneuvers, along with ease of use, features and safety. Although the accompanying ratings chart is helpful, editors don't say much about each stroller model.

2. Baby-Gaga.com
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Editors of (and contributors to) Baby-Gaga.com
Jan. 18, 2006

Editors at Baby-Gaga.com base reviews on both hands-on testing and parent interviews. Each stroller is evaluated in eleven performance areas, with a final overall grade that you can use to make comparisons to other strollers. Reviews are nicely balanced, with pros and cons for each stroller, including the Graco Quattro Tour.

3. Baby Bargains
Graco Quattro Tour Review
Contributors to BabyBargains.com

This is the companion website to the popular baby-gear book of the same name. In this forum, parents can ask questions and leave comments for their strollers. Most reviews are well balanced and detailed, covering both pluses and downsides.

4. Epinions
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Contributors to Epinions

Over sixty parents offer their opinions of the Graco Quattro Tour, giving it mainly good reviews overall. Owners especially enjoy the storage options, push-button fold that doesn’t leave the stroller collapsed on its tray but rather on its wheels, good maneuverability and comfort. However, the Quattro Tour loses points for its bulk and weight.

5. Target.com
Graco Quattro Tour Reviews
Contributors to Target.com

About two dozen parents review the Quattro Tour at Target.com, and more leave reviews for the travel system version of the Graco Quattro Tour. Although most owners acknowledge that this stroller is heavy and bulky, they compliment the Quattro Tour for its wide wheel base, smooth ride and ability to handle nicely even on bumpy ground.

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Graco Quattro Tour Review