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Does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 fit the UPPAbaby Cruz V3?

Yes — clicks right in

Yes. The UPPAbaby Aria V2 clicks right into the UPPAbaby Cruz V3. No adapter needed.

What you need

UPPAbaby Aria V2 (illustration)
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Car seatUPPAbaby Aria V2$449.99 list priceCheck price
No adapter neededIt clicks straight on.
UPPAbaby Cruz V3 (illustration)
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StrollerUPPAbaby Cruz V3$899.99 list priceCheck price

UPPAbaby also sells these two together as the Cruz V3 Aria V2 Travel System.

This answer is for the UPPAbaby Cruz V3. Not sure which Cruz you have?

Key specs

Whole set, list prices
$1349.98
Weight with carrier
32.5 lb
Seat rated to
30 lb, 30 in
On planes (FAA)
Yes
Stroller folded
17 x 22.5 x 32.5 in (L x W x H, seat attached)

About this pair

The UPPAbaby Aria V2 attaches straight to the UPPAbaby Cruz V3; there is nothing extra to buy. With the carrier on, you are pushing about 32.5 lb (26.5 lb stroller, 6 lb carrier). The seat itself is rated up to 30 lb and up to 30 in, per UPPAbaby.

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32 other infant seats fit the UPPAbaby Cruz V3; UPPAbaby Mesa (original), UPPAbaby Mesa Max, UPPAbaby Mesa V2 and 1 more need no adapter at all.

Summary from the makers' published data.

How to set up the UPPAbaby Aria V2 on the UPPAbaby Cruz V3

An infant car seat mounted on a stroller (illustration)

What you need

  • The UPPAbaby Cruz V3
  • The UPPAbaby Aria V2 carrier (its car base stays in the car)

The UPPAbaby carrier attaches straight to the stroller frame; the manuals below show exactly where.

Before every walk

Check that the carrier is locked on both sides the way your manual describes. How we check our answers

Checking the car seat is locked in (illustration)

Last check: give the carrier handle a gentle tug. A seat that is fully latched does not lift off.

Install the Aria V2 in the car →Fold and use the Cruz V3 →

Checking a question on a phone next to a stroller (illustration)

Questions about this pair (9)

Does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 fit the UPPAbaby Cruz V3?

Yes. The UPPAbaby Aria V2 clicks right onto the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 with no adapter.

UPPAbaby manual (PDF)

How heavy are they together?

32.5 lb: the Cruz V3 weighs 26.5 lb and the Aria V2 carrier 6 lb.

How much does the whole set cost?

About $1,349.98 at the makers' list prices. Stores and sales vary.

Does the Aria V2 fit every Cruz version?

The makers give the same answer for all 3 Cruz versions we track.

Which Cruz do I have?

Can I take the Aria V2 on a plane?

Yes, but the maker approves it for aircraft only without the base.

Flying with a babyUPPAbaby manual (PDF)

How do I install the Aria V2 in the car?

UPPAbaby's manual gives 3 ways; the steps are on its install page.

Install steps

Are they sold together?

Yes, UPPAbaby sells them as the Cruz V3 Aria V2 Travel System.

UPPAbaby product page

Which seats click into the Cruz V3 with no adapter?

UPPAbaby Mesa (original), UPPAbaby Mesa Max, UPPAbaby Mesa V2, UPPAbaby Mesa V3.

All seats for this stroller

Where does this answer come from?

From the makers' own pages: UPPAbaby manual (PDF).

See the makers' words

The UPPAbaby Aria V2 on each Cruz

How to tell which Cruz you have

Other car seats for the UPPAbaby Cruz V3

All 32 car seats for the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 →

Other strollers for the UPPAbaby Aria V2

All 11 strollers for the UPPAbaby Aria V2 →

Pros and cons of this pairing

Why parents pick it

  • Clicks in with no adapter to buy. (maker)
  • UPPAbaby sells these two together as a travel system. (maker)
  • The car seat can fly with you (FAA approved). (maker)

Keep in mind

Nothing stands out in the makers' data.

Manuals and downloads

Straight from the makers. The manual that came with your product is the one to follow.

How we know: the makers' own words

  1. UPPAbaby says it clicks right in.

    “Compatible with Vista V3, Vista V2, Vista 2015+, Cruz V3, Cruz V2, Cruz. Compatible with Ridge, Minu and Minu Duo strollers with use of adapters specific to each model.”

    UPPAbaby manual (PDF) · checked 2026-09-24

Always check both manuals before the first walk. How we check.