Review · Full-size stroller
Cybex Priam (New Generation) Review: Is the Look Worth 99.95?
Short answer: The Cybex Priam (New Generation) is worth it if you want a head-turning full-size stroller with a smooth ride and a reversible seat. Cybex lists it at $999.95 and 28.4 lb. The trade-offs are real: the basket holds 11 lb, the seat starts at 6 months, and the $499.95 carry cot is extra.
Our verdict
8.5out of 10
Excellent
Best for
- Parents who care about design and a cushioned ride
- Families who want a reversible seat for a toddler
- City or suburban walks with the odd beach or stair trip
Skip if
- You need a big basket for groceries and diaper bags
- You want a newborn option included in the price
- You need a light stroller to lift often
Pros
- All-wheel suspension and large wheels, per Cybex
- Reversible seat with near-flat recline and a 55 lb limit
- Two-wheel mode for stairs and sand
- XXL UPF50+ canopy and a one-pull harness
Cons
- Basket holds only 11 lb, per Cybex's FAQ
- Seat is from 6 months; the $499.95 carry cot is extra
- 28.4 lb, with a tall 15 x 23.6 x 37.4 in fold
$999.95List price, October 2026
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The New Generation Priam is a design-first stroller with real comfort behind the looks. Cybex lists all-wheel suspension, large wheels, a near-flat reversible seat, an XXL UPF50+ canopy and a two-wheel mode for stairs and sand. It costs $999.95, weighs 28.4 lb and carries a child up to 55 lb. The weak points are practical: an 11 lb basket, no newborn option in the box and a tall folded height of 37.4 in. Buy it for style and ride, not for storage.
Who is the Cybex Priam (New Generation) for?
The Cybex Priam (New Generation) is for parents who want a full-size stroller that looks special and rides softly, and who are happy to pay for both. Cybex lists it at $999.95, which buys the frame, a reversible seat unit, the basket, a bumper bar, a rain cover, a cup holder and car seat adapters. It suits one child from about 6 months, or from birth if you add a CYBEX infant car seat or the Priam Fold Lux Carry Cot, which Cybex sells for $499.95. The seat is rated to 55 lb, so it can last into the preschool years. It is a weaker fit for families who shop on foot, because the basket is rated to 11 lb. It is also a single stroller, with only a kid board for an older sibling. If storage and value matter more than design, the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 gives you a 30 lb basket for less.
How does the Priam (New Generation) ride and steer?
Ride comfort is where the Cybex Priam (New Generation) aims highest. Cybex lists all-wheel suspension and large wheels that it says absorb shocks and bumps, and it calls the ride all-terrain. There is also a two-wheel mode: you tip the stroller so the two larger wheels take the load, which Cybex suggests for stairs and beach trips. The handlebar adjusts in height with one hand, which helps parents of different heights share it. Babylist's listing describes foam-filled never-flat rubber wheels and lockable swivel front wheels, so flat tires should not be a worry. At 23.6 in wide it is a touch wider than the 22.5 in UPPAbaby Cruz V3, so tight shop aisles can be snug. We found no in-depth US review of this new generation yet, so reports on how it handles grass, gravel and curbs over months of use are still to come.
- Maneuverability9.0 / 10
- WheelsLarge wheels with all-wheel suspension; two-wheel mode for stairs and sand
How big is the Priam (New Generation) when folded?
Cybex lists the Priam (New Generation) at 28.4 lb, which is heavy for lifting into a car several times a day. Folded, Cybex gives 15 x 23.6 x 37.4 in. That is slim from front to back but tall, so check your trunk height before you buy. Cybex's US page does not say whether those folded figures include the seat, and it does not describe the fold itself. Babylist's listing says it folds with one hand. Cybex does say the optional Priam Fold Lux Carry Cot folds to half its size while it is still attached to the frame, which saves space if you use the cot. This is not a carry-on stroller, so plan to gate-check it when you fly.
Is the Priam (New Generation) comfortable and safe?
The seat on the Cybex Priam (New Generation) faces you or the world, and Cybex says it reclines to a near-flat position. Cybex does not give a number of recline positions. The leg rest is built in and adjusts as your child grows. The canopy is extra-large and extendable, made with UPF50+ fabric to block sun, wind and rain. A one-pull harness tightens both straps with a single pull once the buckles are closed, which makes a snug fit quick. The seat unit is for children from 6 months to about 4 years and up to 55 lb. For a younger baby, Cybex points you to a CYBEX infant car seat or the Fold Lux Carry Cot. Cybex's US page names no safety certification.
How much storage does the Priam (New Generation) have?
Storage is the Cybex Priam (New Generation)'s weak spot. Cybex calls the basket extra-large and color-matched to the seat fabric, and says it folds out when you need more room. But the FAQ on the same page rates it to 11 lb. That is enough for a diaper bag and a jacket, not a weekly shop. A cup holder is included, and Cybex sells a snack tray separately. If you often walk to the store, the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 and Vista V3 each carry 30 lb.
How does the Priam (New Generation) grow with your baby?
Scroll through the stages below; the 3D stroller changes as you go. Drag it to turn it.
1 · Seat, reclined
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01 · The early months
Seat, reclined
From 6 months (Cybex); near-flat recline. Near-flat, reversible seat (parent-facing or forward-facing); Cybex gives no number of positions
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02 · Sitting up, through the toddler years
Seat, upright
The seat is rated to 55 lb, so most children can ride until they no longer need a stroller.
What is two-wheel mode, and when would you use it?
Two-wheel mode is the Cybex Priam (New Generation)'s party trick. Instead of pushing on all four wheels, you tilt the stroller back so only the two larger wheels touch the ground. Cybex suggests it for stairs and beach trips, where small front wheels can dig in or catch. In practice it turns the Priam into something you pull or ease down step by step, with the child's weight resting on the big wheels. It pairs with the all-wheel suspension and large wheels that Cybex lists for rougher paths. It does not make the Priam a jogging or hiking stroller, and Cybex does not say it is approved for running. Think of it as a way to handle a few steps to a brownstone, a sandy path to the water or a station without an elevator, without lifting all 28.4 lb.
Cybex Priam (New Generation) vs UPPAbaby Cruz V3 vs UPPAbaby Vista V3
| Spec | Cybex Priam (New Generation) | UPPAbaby Cruz V3 | UPPAbaby Vista V3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.5 | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| List price | $999.95 | $899.99 | $999.99 |
| Weight | 28.4 lb | 26.5 lb | 27.6 lb |
| Folded (L×W×H) | 15×23.6×37.4 in | 17×22.5×32.5 in | 16.3×25.7×33.8 in |
| Max child weight | 55 lb | 50 lb | 50 lb |
| Bassinet included | No | No | No |
| Seats two children | No | No | With add-on seat |
| Type | Full-size | Full-size | Single-to-double |
UPPAbaby Cruz V3: A 30 lb basket and a seat that works from birth, for $899.99. UPPAbaby Vista V3: Similar price, a 30 lb basket and room to add a second seat.
How we rated the Cybex Priam (New Generation)
Six criteria, weighted by how much they shape everyday life. Read our methodology.
Weighted total8.5— Excellent
Cybex Priam (New Generation) full specifications
| Type | Full-size |
|---|---|
| Weight | 28.4 lb (as listed by Cybex for the stroller as sold; Cybex does not split frame and seat weights) |
| Folded size (L×W×H) | 15×23.6×37.4 in (Cybex US figures; Cybex does not say whether the seat is attached) |
| Open size (L×W×H) | 36.2×23.6×44.9 in |
| Max child weight | 55 lb |
| From birth | Yes, with the Priam Fold Lux Carry Cot ($499.95, sold separately) or a CYBEX infant car seat; the seat unit is from 6 months |
| Seat age | From 6 months (Cybex); near-flat recline |
| Recline | Near-flat, reversible seat (parent-facing or forward-facing); Cybex gives no number of positions |
| Basket | Up to 11 lb |
| Fold | Cybex does not describe the fold; Babylist lists a one-hand fold |
| Wheels & suspension | Large wheels with all-wheel suspension; two-wheel mode for stairs and sand |
| Car seat compatibility | Any CYBEX infant car seat with the included adapters; Cybex says the adapters generally fit most Nuna and Maxi-Cosi infant seats |
| Converts | Single stroller; Cybex says a compatible kid board is available |
| Travel | Not airline carry-on size |
| In the box | Priam frame with wheels, Seat unit, Bumper bar, Color-coordinated basket, Car seat adapters, Rain cover, Cup holder, Priam Fold Lux Carry Cot (sold separately) |
| Released | 2026 |
| List price | $999.95 (Cybex US list price for the Priam (frame, seat unit, basket and accessories), October 2026; the Priam Fold Lux Carry Cot is $499.95 extra) |
What to buy instead
A 30 lb basket and a seat that works from birth, for $899.99.
UPPAbaby Cruz V3
9.1 — Exceptional. 26.5 lb, folds to 17×22.5×32.5 in, $899.99.
Similar price, a 30 lb basket and room to add a second seat.
UPPAbaby Vista V3
9.1 — Exceptional. 27.6 lb, folds to 16.3×25.7×33.8 in, $999.99.
Premium all-terrain ride with a bassinet in the box, at $1,499.
Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew
8.8 — Excellent. 26.5 lb, folds to 17.3×23.6×35.4 in, $1,499.
Cybex Priam (New Generation) FAQ
Is the Cybex Priam (New Generation) worth it?
It is worth it if design and ride matter most to you. Cybex lists it at $999.95 with all-wheel suspension, large wheels, a reversible near-flat seat and a 55 lb limit. It is less good value if you need storage, since the basket holds 11 lb and the carry cot costs $499.95 more.
Can a newborn ride in the Cybex Priam?
Not in the seat unit. Cybex says a child must be at least 6 months old to use it. For a younger baby, Cybex recommends a CYBEX infant car seat, which clicks on with the included adapters, or the Priam Fold Lux Carry Cot, which is sold separately for $499.95.
How heavy is the Cybex Priam, and how big is it folded?
Cybex lists the Priam at 28.4 lb. Folded, it measures 15 x 23.6 x 37.4 in, according to Cybex's US page, which does not say whether the seat stays on. It is slim from front to back but tall, so measure your trunk height before you buy.
What is new about the New Generation Priam?
Cybex launched it in 2026 as part of a new Platinum range. Its headline addition is the optional Fold Lux Carry Cot, which folds to half its size on the frame. The seat lists a near-flat recline, an XXL canopy and a one-pull harness. Cybex warns some older Platinum parts may not fit.