Combi Torino DX Full-Sized Lightweight Stroller in Cherry

This lightweight stroller has many of the features found in larger, heavier models. Combi's forte is lightweight, compact strollers, and this model is no exception. However, Combi has added a few elements not previously found on its strollers, and in my opinion, it's a significant improvement over the 2002 Savvy I used (and loved) for my now 5-year old son.

Here's a rundown of the Torino's features, starting from the top:

Adjustable handle
Like all Combis, the Torino has a single rail-type handlebar. I prefer this type of handle because I find it easier to steer with one hand (or even no hands!) than the double handles of some other brands.

A common complaint one hears about Combi strollers is that they are too short for taller parents to push comfortably. The Torino and the next-step-up model, the Spoleto, are the only Combi models to feature a pivoting handle. (A few other Combi models have added an inch to their stationary handle...Read more

I took forever to make this stroller decision. We had to upgrade after 7 months of happily using a frame stroller (Graco Snap and Go) with our car seat. I ended up selling our Zooper Swing stroller because it was heavy, impossible to fold, and had no basket access. So, this time I wanted something that was as easy as the frame stroller, but had all the amenities of a full-size stroller. I almost got the smaller Combi, but I didn't like the tiny basket and it seemed a bit small overall. The Torino is really light; it's folds up nicely and it's very compact, so it doesn't take up a lot of trunk space; it has a decent basket; cupholder for me and tray for my son; the sun shade is far superior to the smaller combi or most small strollers; footrest for smaller kids; reclines easily; adjustable handle; looks rather stylish. So, I'm really pleased with my decision and I barely miss our frame stroller.

My daughter is now 4 months old and we have used this stroller in every capacity. Since we live overseas and we travel a lot, we wanted a lightweight stroller that could be easily hauled in and out of the car, onto trains, up and down stairs in hotels and metros, etc. This fits the bill. It is easy to carry, once folded, by grabbing onto the side bars.

I think it folds easily (although not one-handed), although my husband (an engineer, by the way) cannot seem to get the hang of it! Yes, the front wheels need to be locked before folding which is a minor inconvenience. It fits very well in our trunk (average size sedan) which was not true of the other contenders we tried (Graco and Chicco). I can even fit the stroller in the back seat, next to her infant seat, if we need the trunk space.

A little known fact: the Graco Snugride car seat fits on this stroller (and the Spoleto) to make a "travel system". They do not "snap" together so you need to be...Read more