CMJ RC Cars Land Rover Defender Official Licensed Remote Control Car 1:24 with Working LED Lights, Radio Controlled Supercar (Range Rover Silver)

The media could not be loaded. Thank you for taking a moment to read my review, I hope you find this review useful and informative.First Impressions:I was very impressed with how well modelled the 1/24 scale Land Rover D90 looked. Many of the key features have been included like the wipers (front and rear), door handles, side mirrors, bonnet and bumper grills.Build QualityPaint Finish: For a mass-produced product the body paint work was nicely applied with very minor defects.Electronics: The electronics used work well to provide that budget experience that reflects the entry level requirements for anyone who wants to own a low-priced RC toy or be given the experience of driving an RC car without over-spending.Toughness & ruggedness: The D90 model does well in deflecting impact when driven into objects at low or high speeds. It feels solid and very robust. Some careful thought has gone into the injection mold and thickness of plastic.FunctionalitySteering: The model can move in 6 directions (forward, turn right/turn left) or (Reverse, turn right/turn left). There is also the option of setting a preferred turning angle by using the turn adjuster that is located under the vehicle between the front wheels.Controller: The controller is very basic and made of plastic. The on and off switch plus binding light helps to indicate to when the vehicle is connected to the controller and the battery of the controller contains enough charge.Radio Range: The radio operating range in an open unobstructed arear is within 10 meters. I found that this reduced when in populated or obstructed areas.Value for Money: The price for this budget level model is just right. You get a function vehicle that will last a long time if you treat it right and know how to source replacement parts at your local modeling shop or online.Ability to Modify: The model really surprised me on how easily it can be modified to take it to the next level. The rear lights have led light channels (3mm) in diameter, you can add your own light to work with the front lights are on or when reserve is selected. The transmission motor can also be upgraded to higher performing version for improved speed. Upgrading the integrated receiver, wheels and tyres and controller are additional options you can consider. Out of the box there are no accessories provided. Since I have access to a 3D Printer, I have added some off-roading & adventuring accessories to enhance the overall outlook of the vehicle.Fun Factor: I have enjoyed driving the D90 indoor, outdoors on smooth surfaces (tarmac & foot paths), uneven surfaces (gravel, sand, grass and mud). The low ride height restricts the type of surface you can successfully traverse through. For a basic model the possibilities are endless on how you can play.Overall ExperiencePros Price is good for the entry level buyers. Model looks scaled well and built with long term use in mind. Can be upgraded using better components. Very good experience with the buyer. Fun to drive.Con Controller range could be better. No suspension at the front or back to help smoothen the drive on rough terrain. The spare tyre is just a plastic mold, it can however be removed and replaced with a wheel from another vehicle to keep the aesthetics looking right.Transmission is only Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

Battery life too short

Not the best quality but the best thing you can find for this price

The media could not be loaded. Definitely great value for money. Picked this up on sale and I’m not ashamed to say this is my toy. I will have it on my desk and just love the detail. Fantastic and it’s to scale 1:24. I have a defender next door to compare.

My kids love this car . Even the 2 year old enjoys controlling it. Its small not yo cause any damage to my toes . It also looks so much like the original , it's brilliant

Ran ok for the first hour but soon developed an issue.When you push forward on the remote you can hear the motor spinning but the car doesn't move.After disassembling the car (6 screws on the bottom (two in the battery compartment) and a 3 around the gear box)), I discovered the gear that drives the axel was loose. I guess that the knurling that is supposed to keep it in place wore down the gear.A spot of super glue on the knurling and sliding the gear back over it seemed to fix that issue.

This is a gorgeous-looking car, and my little boy was over the moon when he got it out of the packaging at christmas. He was haring up and down the house driving it. The lights really added to the fun, and the car is FAST. It turns really well, and on a smooth floor you can pull off some nice stunts with it.Unfortuntely, we found that the range of the remote control was relatively short. I'd say it was about 3 to 4 meters. Beyond that, the controls would start to miss, and you'd have to walk closer to get it moving again.Worse than that, after only two or three hours of play, some cogs inside began to slip. We could hear it whirring and buzzing, but it meant that the car wouldn't move any more. I took it apart and found that there's a cog on a spindle inside the motor housing that's held in place by a notch that, with sufficient force, allows the spindle to jump out of the notch. Once it's happened, the spindle won't stay in the groove any more.So, we were all really sad to say that the car broke on Christmas Day. I'm sure a more careful kid would get a lot more use out of it, but if you let it run into a wall and keep pushing forwards, the cog's teeth will begin to strip, then the spindle may pop out and it's curtains after that. A shame, really, but perhaps it's my fault for giving it to a 5yo.

Very small .