The Veer Cruiser City meets
the Evenflo Pivot Xplore All-Terrain
Stroller handling in a wagon body, built to last for years. We tested it head-to-head against the Evenflo Pivot Xplore All-Terrain ($320) across 6 key dimensions.
Evenflo Pivot Xplore All-Terrain
“Flip the handle to switch between stroller and wagon in seconds”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Veer Cruiser City
- Highest score in Kid Travel's 65-test comparison at 83/100; 'best-constructed stroller wagon tested' with smooth operation
- Traditional stroller push steering feels natural, unlike pull-handle wagons (Kid Travel, Babylist)
- JPMA certified with compact flat fold that loads easily into vehicles (Kid Travel)
- Push-only steering; no pull-wagon mode like the Evenflo or WonderFold (Kid Travel)
- Canopy, storage basket, and car seat adapter all sold separately, adding $200+ to the base price (Babylist)
- At $799 it's the most expensive 2-seater in the comparison (Babylist)
Evenflo Pivot Xplore All-Terrain
- Flip-handle converts between push and pull mode in seconds, the only wagon under $400 with this feature (Kid Travel, Babylist)
- Kid Travel scored 80/100, just 3 points behind the Veer Cruiser, at less than half the price
- Shorter front-to-back length than competitors makes it more maneuverable in tight spaces (Kid Travel)
- Build quality noticeably below premium brands like Veer and Larktale (general consensus across sources)
- Heavier at 36 lbs than the Veer Cruiser City at 32 lbs despite seating fewer kids
- Canopy coverage is smaller than premium options (Babylist, Anna in the House)
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Veer Cruiser City earned the top spot because it's the only stroller wagon that genuinely feels like a stroller to push. Kid Travel tested 25 wagons across 65 hands-on tests over 8 months and gave the Veer their highest score at 83/100, calling it 'the best-constructed stroller wagon tested, with very solid parts that operated smoothly.' House and Beyond backed that up with a 9.9/10.
Veer Cruiser City
The Veer Cruiser City earned the top spot because it's the only stroller wagon that genuinely feels like a stroller to push. Kid Travel tested 25 wagons across 65 hands-on tests over 8 months and gave the Veer their highest score at 83/100, calling it 'the best-constructed stroller wagon tested, with very solid parts that operated smoothly.' House and Beyond backed that up with a 9.9/10.
- Parents who push strollers daily and want that same one-handed steering in a wagon format
- Families who take their wagon to malls, airports, and sidewalks where smooth stroller handling matters
- Parents willing to invest in a premium wagon they'll use for 3-5 years across multiple kids
- Anyone who values JPMA safety certification over the broader ASTM standard
- Families with compact cars who need the smallest possible fold in a stroller wagon
Evenflo Pivot Xplore All-Terrain
The Evenflo Pivot Xplore costs $320 and earned an 80/100 from Kid Travel, just 3 points behind the $799 Veer. That 3-point gap costs $479 to close. The Pivot Xplore's signature move is its flip handle: push it from behind like a stroller, or flip the handle to pull it like a wagon. No other stroller wagon under $400 offers both modes.
- Families who want both push and pull modes and can't justify $800 for a stroller wagon
- Parents buying their first stroller wagon to test whether the category works for them
- Budget-conscious families who still want all-terrain tires and genuine stroller-wagon versatility
- Parents who prefer pulling a wagon at the beach or park but pushing on sidewalks
- Families who might upgrade to a Veer later and want a bridge product in the meantime