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Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Review

Average option that doesn't truly outshine the regular City Mini
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baby jogger city mini gt2 full size stroller review
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Price:  $400 List
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Manufacturer:   Baby Jogger
By Dr. Juliet Spurrier and Wendy Schmitz  ⋅  Dec 29, 2021
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RANKED
#4 of 17
  • Ease Of Use - 45% 6.6
  • Maneuverability - 30% 9.0
  • Weight/Folded Size - 15% 7.0
  • Quality - 10% 6.0

The Skinny

The Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 is a full-size stroller that is larger and more fully-featured than its smaller and less expensive brother. It has nicer wheels that are larger and offer marginally better maneuverability. It is larger and more substantial in every way, but the increase in features and functionality isn't enough in our minds to justify the higher cost over the regular City Mini. This stroller is over $100 more than its brother, yet offers a similar performance in our tests of the best full-size strollers. Given the price difference and the lack of significant improvement over the regular City Mini, we think parents will be just as content skipping the GT and saving money by purchasing the non-GT version, especially when we compare this product to the best strollers we adore.
REASONS TO BUY
Lots of car seat compatibility
Fairly lightweight
Handbrake
REASONS TO AVOID
Limited storage access
Prop-up footrest
Editor's Note: This gear review was updated on December 21, 2021, with new sections and details to assist your stroller purchasing decision.

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Pros Lots of car seat compatibility, fairly lightweight, handbrakeHigh-quality, compact fold, lighter weight, comfyEasier to push and turn, nice protection from the elements, compact with easy foldBudget-friendly, light and easy to carry/stowEasy to navigate tight places, inexpensive
Cons Limited storage access, prop-up footrestSomewhat harder to pushSmaller storage, harder buckle, small front wheelNot the best mover, lower qualityLimited storage, lower quality materials
Bottom Line Average option that doesn't truly outshine the regular City MiniA compact, full-size with impressive features for comfort and ease of use, but it is somewhat harder to push, especially one handNicer Britax that is easy to maneuver but small bin limits what you can carryBasic stroller that is budget-friendly, lightweight and small for occasional strollingAn easy-to-maneuver and budget friendly option, but has limited functionality
Rating Categories Baby Jogger City Mi... Thule Spring Britax B-Free Britax B-Lively Baby Trend Expedition
Ease Of Use (45%)
6.6
7.9
6.3
6.6
5.1
Maneuverability (30%)
9.0
6.6
7.6
6.6
8.2
Weight/Folded Size (15%)
7.0
7.5
8.0
9.0
5.5
Quality (10%)
6.0
8.0
7.0
5.0
4.0
Specs Baby Jogger City Mi... Thule Spring Britax B-Free Britax B-Lively Baby Trend Expedition
Weight 21.6 lbs 22.7 lbs 22.4 lbs 18.9 lbs 23.7 lbs
Folded Dimensions 25.6"W x 11.2"H x 33"L 17"W x 15"H x 30"L 24"W x 10.3"H x 27"L 24"W x 9.5"H x 29"L 23.1"W x 33.1"H x 16.3"L
Capacity Limits Minimum: Birth Maximum: 65 lbs/44" Minimum: 6 mo.
Maximum: 64 lbs/44"
Minimum: Birth
Maximum: 65 lbs/45"
Minimum: Birth
Maximum: 55 lbs/44"
Minimum: 6 mo.
Maximum: 50 lbs/42"
Included Car Seat Compatibility Baby Jogger City GO, City GO 2 None Britax All Britax Seats Britax All Britax Seats Baby Trend
Any Baby Trend car seat
Click-in Car Seat Adapters Baby Jogger City GO, City GO 2
Britax B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite
Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 2, KeyFit 30, KeyFit 30 Zip
Cybex Aton, Aton 2, Aton Q, Cloud Q
Graco Snugride Snuglock 35 Elite, Snugride 35 Platinum, Snugride Click Connect 35 LX
Maxi Cosi Mico AP, Mico Max 30, Mico NXT, Mico 30
Nuna Pipa
Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35
Uppababy Mesa
Clek Living
Chicco
KeyFit 30, KeyFit2
Cybex
Cloud Q, Aton M, Aron 2
Maxi-Cosi
Mico 30
Nuna
Pipa, Pipa Lite, Pipa Lite R
Britax All Britax Seats Britax All Britax Seats None
Strap-in Car Seat Adapters None None None None Baby Trend
Any Baby Trend Car Seat
Recline Deep Deep Deep Deep Deep
Storage Basket Size Large Large Medium Large Large
Sun Shade Size Large Large Large Large Small
One-handed Fold Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Locking Fold Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto
Self-standing Fold Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Handlebar Height - Min/Max 38.5"/45.7" 39"/43" 32"/44.5" 40" 41"
Sandal-friendly Brake Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Included Accessories City GO infant car seat adapter. Sun Shade None None None
Setup Time 5-10 minmin:sec 1-5 minmin:sec 5-10 minmin:sec 5-10 minmin:sec 5-10 minmin:sec

Our Analysis and Test Results

Parents launched Baby Jogger in 1984 when they couldn't find a great jogging stroller for getting on the road with their babies. In addition to jogging strollers, Baby Jogger has been making top-ranked strollers since the beginning. The company is now owned by Newell Rubbermaid and continues to create family favorite strollers.

Performance Comparison



The GT2 has a slim look with only the features you need.
The GT2 has a slim look with only the features you need.
The GT2 has a recline that is near flat with less of a tipping...
The GT2 has a recline that is near flat with less of a tipping concern than previous models.

Ease of Use


The GT2 is easy enough to use with straightforward features, but some design choices inhibit true ease of use, like a crossbar blocking great storage access.

The GT2 has snap frame locks that hold it open and prevent...
The GT2 has snap frame locks that hold it open and prevent accidental folding. We worry parents will skip or forget these small tabs and the stroller could accidentally be folded.
The folding pull handle is located on the seat of the GT2 where it...
The folding pull handle is located on the seat of the GT2 where it could accidentally be pulled and fold the stroller if the frame lock straps aren't snapped in place.

Fold and Unfold


Baby Jogger offers an easy folding process compared to some competitors, with a straightforward process of unlocking the frame and pulling the handle on the seat bottom. It auto-locks, self-stands, and has a carry handle.

baby jogger city mini gt2 full size stroller review - the gt2 has a handbrake instead of a pedal foot brake. it is a...
The GT2 has a handbrake instead of a pedal foot brake. It is a unique feature and one that can save your footwear some wear and tear.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Brakes


The GT2 has a handbrake only that runs along the side of the frame. It is obviously sandal-foot friendly as it doesn't involve your feet, but it somewhat feels like it will snap on your hand when you release it. We didn't experience that, but it did give us pause during testing.

baby jogger city mini gt2 full size stroller review - the under-seat storage on the gt2 is large enough and has a max...
The under-seat storage on the GT2 is large enough and has a max limit of 12 lbs, but the crossbar on the frame limits accessibility.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Storage


The storage bin is large enough, but they've redesigned the frame with a crossbar that inhibits what can be placed inside despite the 10 lbs limit. There is front access, unlike the previous version, but it doesn't make much sense to place a bar over the bin access, and larger diaper bags aren't going to fit in easily. The GT2 also has a back-of-the-seat pocket with a 2 lb limit suitable for quick access items or a bottle from our best water bottles for kids review. If you seek an extra-large storage bin with a high maximum capacity limit (30 lbs!), the UPPABaby Vista v2 is an option to consider.

baby jogger city mini gt2 full size stroller review - the gt2 canopy is large and sports 2 peek-a-boo windows for full...
The GT2 canopy is large and sports 2 peek-a-boo windows for full viewing coverage.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Sunshade


The UV 50 sunshade on the GT2 hasn't changed much and is as impressive as ever. It is a large, full-coverage canopy with dual peek-a-boo windows with magnet covers.

baby jogger city mini gt2 full size stroller review - the buckle on the gt2 is stiff and harder to press than some of the...
The buckle on the GT2 is stiff and harder to press than some of the competition.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Harness


The harness on the GT2 is more challenging to use than the one on the previous version, which we already didn't like. This harness has the same rethread as before, which is difficult to use with a sliding button design. The new buckle is harder to push, and the shoulder straps separate from the waist straps at the buckle, and it's not always easy to get them back together for buckling.

baby jogger city mini gt2 full size stroller review - the gt2 seat reclines with the use of a toggle you may be able to...
The GT2 seat reclines with the use of a toggle you may be able to manage with one hand to lower but it will require two hands to raise.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Seat


The seatback can recline almost flat with two hands on a toggle that has straps from each side that come together. It requires two hands to easily lift and lower without trouble. The footrest props up for flat napping, which is new over the previous version, but it isn't as nice as competitors that have more available positions.

Safety Concern
While the new GT2 has less of a tipping concern than the previous model, this one still has a slight tipping concern when the seatback is fully reclined. In our tests, if the weight of the baby is allowed to inch up toward the head of the seatback, the stroller could tip backward. This concern is not found in the regular City Mini, non-GT version.

Car Seat Compatibility


The GT2 is compatible with a wide range of infant car seat carriers with the purchase of adapters. It comes standard with the ability to add a Baby Jogger brand car seat, though none of the Baby Jogger car seats performed well in our best infant car seat review. Baby Jogger offers click-in car seat adapters for the following brands and seats: Britax; Chicco including the Chicco Fit2, Chicco KeyFit 30; Cybex including the Cybex Aton 2, and Cybex Cloud Q; Graco including the Graco Snugride Snuglock 35 Elite; Maxi Cosi; the Nuna Pipa; the Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35, the UPPAbaby Mesa; and Clek brand.

Ease of Setup


The GT2 came almost totally assembled and took us only 4:47 minutes.



The manual is easy to follow, it requires no tools, and you only need to snap on the wheels and canopy to be ready to roll.

The front wheel of the GT2 can be locked in place to prevent the...
The front wheel of the GT2 can be locked in place to prevent the wheel from twisting over bumpy terrain. While you won't be able to turn the stroller, it could be easier to push it straight when the path is uneven.
The single front wheel on the GT2 gives it an edge over the...
The single front wheel on the GT2 gives it an edge over the dual-wheeled competition.

Maneuverability


The single front wheel of the GT2 is a "forever fill" rubber tire, and it has an all-wheel suspension. This design makes for better maneuverability over the dual wheel design on a single leg on the non-GT City Mini. The GT2 is marginally better for pushing and turning on bumpy services and performs well on flat services with smooth transitions. If you need to move over greenbelts or the occasional park trip, this one can master that, but it isn't the right choice, in our opinion, for gravel roads or off-road hiking.

The GT2 also has an adjustable handlebar which can be helpful for parents of significantly varying heights. However, it is a rotating design that can place taller pushers closer to the rear axle.

baby jogger city mini gt2 full size stroller review - the gt2 folds fairly compact but is still much larger than the...
The GT2 folds fairly compact but is still much larger than the previous version which is a bummer.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Weight and Folded Size


Historically, the GT2 has been relatively small and lighter than much of the competition, albeit larger than the non-GT City Mini. This stroller weighs about the same as the previous version at 21.6 lbs. Still, it is significantly larger in folded size at 9,462 cubic inches over the previous size of closer to 8,400 cubic inches.

baby jogger city mini gt2 full size stroller review - the gt2 is a nice stroller with quality on par with price.
The GT2 is a nice stroller with quality on par with price.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Quality


The GT2 offers a slightly below the average quality stroller compared to the competition. It is good for the price and what we've come to expect from Baby Jogger, but the devil is in the details, and some are lacking here compared to pricer contenders. The frame is sturdy and has a new shape that makes the fabric look sleekier overall; the fabric is softer than the old GT. Design choices like the foot prop and toggle seat recline hurt its overall quality and appeal in side-by-side comparisons.

Should You Buy the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2?


Compared to others, this stroller ranks well, mainly due to its outstanding maneuverability and fairly lightweight design. We think most people will be happy using it for their daily walks around the neighborhood. And, bonus perk, it can accommodate lots of car seats. However, it still has the potential safety concern of being easy to tip with weight on the back of the seat, so despite having some advantages, we still think there are better options available without the risk and for potentially better prices.

What Other Full-Size Strollers Should You Consider?


The award-winning Thule Spring gives the City Mini GT2 a run for its money. Comparatively, it's a more well-rounded stroller, allowing it to score slightly higher, and it has the same list price. Therefore, we suggest looking at this competitor to see if it meets your needs. Alternatively, the Baby Jogger City Mini 2 scored higher and doesn't have the same tipping concern we believe the GT has.

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Dr. Juliet Spurrier and Wendy Schmitz
 

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