5 Best RC Cars for Kids

Depending on the age of the child you’re shopping for and his or her general modeling ability, you might want to pick a ready-to-run model or one that’s got enough kit-building involved to keep them occupied over the entire Christmas break. While there’s no one best car or truck for every situation, here are some really great ones to give you some excellent ideas.

1. Traxxas Rustler XL-5 RTR RC Truck

Kids who are new to R/C cars have long turned to the XL-5 ready-to-run kit, which offers waterproof electronics and a 3000 mAh 7-cell 8.4 volt flat battery pack. They’re easy to control and offer a great driving experience, so they’re a perfect way to introduce youngsters to the hobby. Those who are just learning are more than capable of running this model, and it’s also a good pick for those graduating to higher-grade equipment.

2. Traxxas Slash 1/16 4×4 Short Course RTR RC Truck

While this might be called a mini truck, it certainly thinks that it’s something much larger! It comes with a race replica polycarbonate shell and boasts track-ready handling out of the box, so it’s a great gift for any youngster who might be getting into short course racing and needs something to add to their budding garage.

3. Traxxas Slash 4×4 VXL Brushless RC Truck

Older children who are avid collectors or want to add their own battery and charger to a set might really appreciate this VXL model, which comes with Traxxas Stability Management technology to make it easier to control. It can make intuitive corrections and maintain a constant racing line. Best of all, it comes with an attractive Fox Racing paint scheme that makes it look like a real truck.

4. Traxxas X-Maxx 8S Monster Truck

Kids who have a lot of experience and take their RC hobby pretty seriously will love the Traxxas X-Maxx 8S monster truck, which uses a special self-righting system to help it solve problems when it gets into sticky situations. When it rolls over and upside down, your youths can just push a button and the vehicle will flip back onto its wheels up right. While it won’t be able to always do this, you’ll find it can upright itself probably 9 times out of 10.

5. LaTrax 1/18 Desert Prerunner 4WD Electric RTR RC Truck

LaTrax vehicles, in general, have been thought of as excellent options for those giving a gift to children so this Desert Prerunner completely fits the bill. The best part is that it features genuine oil-filled shocks to soak up any jumps they might pull off. That makes it remarkably resilient when dealing with some pretty hard driving situations, even if the model driver in question is quite new to the hobby.

No matter what kind of vehicle your youngsters might prefer, contact the RC Superstore for more information on which ones happen to be in stock today!