Cybex Coya pushchair Review

Our family was all set for our very first holiday with our 9-month-old Luella to Crete in Greece. Top of our packing list was a travel stroller, an absolute essential for breezing through airports and exploring our resort. When offered the chance to try out the Cybex Coya, a travel buggy by a brand known for its high quality, I couldn't wait to put the Coya to the test and check whether the pushchair matches the brand's reputation.

Testing the Cybex Coya pushchair

Putting it together

I was delighted to discover that the Coya arrived preassembled, a game-changer when it comes to convenience. Right out of the box, I was impressed that all I had to do was attach the wheels and figure out the simple open-and-close mechanism. It was a breeze, hassle-free and neat.

Design and build

We opted for the 'sepia black' with the matte black frame because, well, we knew our little snacker would leave her sticky prints everywhere. While I'm so glad we made that choice, the Coya is easy to wipe clean and you can easily get into all the crevices. Other options include ‘mirage grey, of white, peach pink, leaf green’ and other collection options. You can also choose from different frames. Cybex offers matte or chrome finishes so you will be spoilt for choice. What is even more handy is the fabric covers are machine washable at 30 so if it needs a freshen-up, you can easily remove it. This stroller exudes a sleek aesthetic, further enhanced by the addition of the leather handle, which brings a touch of sophistication to the overall design and I felt was a nice touch.

Features

What really sets the Coya apart is its functionality. The one-handed fold and unfold feature is seamless. To fold the Coya there are two buttons you press on the handlebar which aids the pram to collapse. The latches then need clicking in place to ensure it doesn’t unfold. You then pull the handle strap which turns into the carry strap! So convenient and there's no need for any awkward faffing around before boarding your plane. It’s done in seconds. To unfold you simply undo the latches and pull the handlebar and it pops open.

The lightweight design makes it easy to carry on your shoulder with the convenient carry strap.

I was worried that we wouldn’t be able to take our new pram onto the plane and it would have to go into the hold luggage. I can reassure you it effortlessly fits in the overhead locker without any questions or fuss, taking up minimal space. This was such a relief as I didn’t want my brand new stroller going in with the suitcases for the obvious reason that it might get damaged.