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Bugaboo Fox 5 vs CYBEX Priam LUX: which full-size pram suits you?

Two of the prams people most often put side by side on Pram Compare are the Bugaboo Fox 5 and the CYBEX Priam LUX. Both are from-birth options for pavements, parks and the car. At a glance: with the seat on, the Fox 5 is a little lighter and has a bigger basket; the Priam LUX folds smaller, is listed as a Travel System (3-in-1), and has a smaller basket. This guide sticks to the figures on Pram Compare.

Weight, folded size, features and the price stored on each record were checked against Pram Compare on 6 November 2026. The price on a pram card is the lowest checked shop figure and can differ from that record. The Fox 5 card currently follows a shop link for the Fox 5 Renew, and the Priam LUX card follows a shop link for the Priam 5, so those card prices are not used here. Brands sometimes measure folded size with or without the seat attached. Confirm before you buy.

Side-by-side specs

Folded size and car-boot fit

On paper, both sit inside Pram Compare’s Compact Hatchback boot size (95 cm wide × 60 cm deep × 45 cm high — cars like a Yaris, Polo, Fiesta, Mini Cooper or Corsa), but they do it differently.

The Fox 5 folds to 90 × 60 × 45 cm. In that small hatchback there is no spare depth and no spare height, so it meets the boot size exactly, but a boot lip can decide it. The Priam LUX folds to 85 × 51 × 31 cm: shorter, narrower and much lower, so more room for bags once it’s in.

Don’t guess. Use the free boot fit check with your own car. For more on small boots, see prams for small car boots. The same Fox 5 is also compared with the Reef 2 in Silver Cross Reef 2 vs Bugaboo Fox 5.

Weight and everyday lift

The Fox 5 is listed at 12.2 kg with the seat and 13 kg with the bassinet; the Priam LUX at 12.6 kg. On the seat figure that’s 0.4 kg in the Fox 5’s favour. With the bassinet, the Fox 5 is 0.4 kg heavier than the Priam LUX. Both are still proper full-size frames, not compact holiday pushchairs. Put them into the side-by-side comparison if you want the numbers next to other models.

Ride, terrain and wheels

Both list foam-filled tyres, all-wheel suspension and swivel-lock wheels. The Fox 5’s terrain type is All-Terrain & Off-Road; the Priam LUX is All-Terrain. So both go beyond smooth pavements, with the Fox 5’s listing pointing a little further toward rougher ground.

Neither is cabin-approved for the aeroplane overhead locker. Compare a folded size with the cabin size check, and see flying with a pushchair for airline rules. Match the terrain type above to how you actually walk.

Newborn use and travel system

Both are suitable from birth, with a reversible seat, lie-flat recline, car seat adapter and an ISOFIX bundle. The Priam LUX also lists a lie-flat car seat and its category is Travel System (3-in-1). The Fox 5’s category is Full-Size Everyday.

What’s in the box (carrycot, seat, adaptors, car seat, ISOFIX base) varies by retailer and bundle, so check the listing. For the wider newborn checklist, see how to choose a pram.

Fold, basket and daily extras

Both list a one-hand fold and a self-standing fold, plus an adjustable handlebar, magnetic harness, bumper bar, leatherette grip, UPF50 canopy, ventilation mesh and weather shield.

The basket is the clearest split: the Fox 5 has an XL underseat basket rated to 10 kg; the Priam LUX’s basket is 5 kg and does not list an XL basket. The Fox 5 also lists a flip-flop brake, wrist tether and organic liner; the Priam LUX does not list those three.

Which should you choose?

There isn’t one answer — it depends on your car, your stairs and your days.

Lean toward the Bugaboo Fox 5 if you want the seat-unit weight (12.2 kg, or 13 kg with the bassinet), a 10 kg basket, and the All-Terrain & Off-Road listing, and you’re happy that the fold is longer and meets a small hatchback boot size exactly.

Lean toward the CYBEX Priam LUX if boot space comes first (shorter, narrower, lower fold), you want a model in the Travel System (3-in-1) category with a lie-flat car seat listed, and you’re fine with a 5 kg basket and a heavier frame. The prices stored on the records are £1,099 (Priam LUX) and £1,150 (Fox 5). Check the current shop price and what’s included on the day, using the Buy button on each pram page.

Neither is a cabin pushchair. Carrycot, car seat and ISOFIX extras can change the total. Still weighing several models? Try the pram finder, then put your finalists into compare.

Is the Bugaboo Fox 5 lighter than the CYBEX Priam LUX?

On the seat figure, yes: the Fox 5 is 12.2 kg and the Priam LUX is 12.6 kg. With the bassinet, Bugaboo lists the Fox 5 at 13 kg, which is slightly above the Priam LUX.

Which folds smaller, the Fox 5 or the Priam LUX?

The Priam LUX, at 85 × 51 × 31 cm folded, against the Fox 5’s 90 × 60 × 45 cm.

Will either fit in a small hatchback boot?

On paper, both sit inside the Compact Hatchback boot size (95 cm wide × 60 cm deep × 45 cm high), but the Fox 5 meets it with no spare depth or height. Check your car with the free boot fit check.

Are both suitable from birth?

Yes. Both list lie-flat recline and a car seat adapter. Confirm whether a carrycot or infant car seat is included in the bundle you buy.

Do they have a one-hand fold?

Yes. Both list a one-hand fold and a self-standing fold.