The steering has been improved over the previous model, and grows to fit kids ages 1 to 5 years. The frame is steel and the seat has been ergonomically designed, probably to prevent butt numbness. It also comes with a removable push bar and a dump basket (that name kinda scares me a little). And if little ones can't reach the pedals, they just prop their feet up on the Kettrests and mom & dad push them using the push bar.