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We are in a day and age where kids prefer playing on their phones or tablets instead of playing outside. While pushing some of them to play sports might be a task, there can be something else that might lure them into leaving their devices – Remote Control Cars. These are the best things to get kids to step outside and have a little fun.

But RC cars aren't just for kids, even though the thrill of driving them may have started when you could walk. Even grown-ups can have a lot of fun with them, and that's because these aren't mere toys. RC Cars are available in all shapes, sizes, and price bands, and some even require a certain skill level to operate. So, with that said, here's a list of the 15 best RC cars you can buy in 2022.

Updated on May 6, 2023: Even though the new year is almost halfway gone, the RC cars and trucks from 2022 are still highly sought-after models because they are some of the best on the market in recent years. Plus, since they are outdated model years, they are not as hard to get your hands on because the die-hard enthusiasts are now fighting over the 2023 and 2024 models. So, it is well worth the time to review some of the original RCs covered in this list and a few more that have been found to be awesome additions.

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15 Traxxas X-Maxx Is The Best All-Around 2022 RC Model

A parked Traxxas X-Maxx
Traxxas

Traxxas is one of the leading names when it comes to RC cars. Maxx RC car has been in Traxxas' portfolio for quite some time, but the X-Maxx is new for 2022 and is a lot more ferocious than you can expect. It measures 22.5 inches long and has 15.95-inch wide tracks at the front and rear. It weighs a little under 10.5 pounds. Powered by a 2400 kV motor, this ferocious beast is capable of touching speeds of up to 60 mph! Yup, this thing is no joke. It starts at $579.99 and goes well over $1,070. It obviously isn't a cheap RC car, but can you put a price tag on happiness?

14 Blexy RC Truck Is A Waterproof RC Perfect For All Ages

This F1-shaped, chunky-tire off-roader is perfect for your kid. Its top speed is 20 kph (13 mph), and you won't have to worry about crossing the occasional puddle - all its components are waterproof. In fact, Blexy says you can even give it a good wash with a high-power water spray once you're done hooning it through the mud. Speaking of which, it's got all sorts of protective bits and bobs like the front-end plate, roll cage, and even a special frame that keeps the e-motor safe from bumps and whatnot. At $21.89, this is the cheapest RC car on this list.

13 Orrente Stunt Is An Affordable Stunt Driving RC Car

If you need something fun and amusing for kids, the Orrente Stunt should be your pick. This car does tricks and stunts like stumbling and flipping. It features two motors and a four-wheel-drive set-up, allowing it to do insane stunts. This 1/28 scale model can move forward, backward, turn left and right, tumbling 360 degrees, and do much more. It does better tank turns than a Rivian R1T! The Orrente RC car even comes with an LED light. It even features flexible wheels that allow it to do all these stunts at higher speeds. The only con is the short battery life. But, despite that, this will be the best $29.99 you'll ever spend.

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12 Traxxas Bandit Is Arguably The Best Entry Level RC Car For Offroad Users

A driving Traxxas Bandit
Traxxas 

The entry-level model in the Traxxas range is the Bandit – a 1/10th scale RC Buggy. It features a lightweight chassis, comes with razor-sharp handling, and can go all the way up to 35 mph. The buggy can traverse over beaten paths just as well as it can over pavements. It features waterproof electronics, so you can play with it in any weather. Powered by a 12-turb 550 modified motor, the Bandit will be the perfect RC car for kids and an entry-level remote control model for folks looking to get play with some serious stuff. Although it is priced at under $200, there's a catch; battery and charger are sold separately.

11 Jada Toys Fast and Furious Brian’s Nissan Skyline GT-R

Calling all Fast and Furious fans, this is your chance to own Brian's Nissan Skyline GT-R, albeit in RC car form and with a strong drifting twist to it. Yes, this drift electric RC car flaunts the same silver and blue livery seen on the original car. Being a drift-focused RC car, Jada Toys' GT-R is not about speed, and that's why the manufacturer doesn't offer info on that. However, Jada Toys offers spare rear tires because those are bound to suffer a lot of damage during your drifting stints in the living room - or on your driveway, for that matter.

10 Arrma Infraction 6S Is For Intermediate Drivers With A Need For RC Car Speed

A parked Arrma Infraction 6S
Arrma

This 1/7 scale model is a lowrider truck with an evil face. It's a 4x4 model that can be taken over loose gravel, asphalt, smooth dirt, and short grass, in the sun, rain, and ice. It even comes with a handbrake! The chassis includes a module for a rear-vented disc brake and a powerful Spektrum SPMS650 brake servo. Arrma says it best suits intermediate-level drivers who want to experience RC cars over 80 mph.

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9 Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL Stadium Truck Is An RC Supercar On Steroids

A parked Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL Stadium Truck
Traxxas

Another Traxxas RC car on our list is the Rustler 4x4 VXL truck. Although not a truck, per se, but more of a supercar-like body riding on huge Talon EXT wheels, the Rustler is basically a mean-looking wheelie machine. Sending power to all fours via a shaft-driver AWD set-up, it can reach top speeds of 65+ mph. Stability on the shaky ground comes from the imbued chassis that's also 20 mm longer than Traxxas' regular platform and accommodates the 3,500-kW Velineon brushless e-motor.

8 Team Associated Trophy Rat Is An RC Car Built To Take A Beating

A parked Team Associated Trophy Rat
Associated Electronics

Let's switch the setting with another great Team Associated product: the Trophy Rat. It not only looks cool, but it also makes do with a 3,300-kV brushless motor, 12-mm front and rear hex-drive wheel nuts, and water-resistant components. Mind you, that rusty-looking body is the perfect sleeper because it not only hosts LED lights front and rear, but it's capable of withstanding a lot of damage as it zaps through your backyard at 40 mph.

7 Traxxas TRX-4 Defender Is A Planned Climbing RC Vehicle

A parked Traxxas TRX-4 Defender
Traxxas 

The TRX-4 Defender is not only cool-looking but also packs a mean off-road punch. Traxxas has fitted it with portal axles (yes, you read that right!), remote locking differentials, and a Titan motor fed by 6- or 7-cell Ni-MH batteries. You can also opt for the 2- or 3-cell Li-Po battery packs. Everything sits nicely attached to the heavy-duty steel frame chassis and GTS aluminum shocks. And, remember: this one's not about speed or hooning in the dust but more about carefully planning your path as you climb over all sorts of obstacles. But the biggest question is - Are you willing to spend $500 on it?

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6 Altair Power Pro 4x4 All-Terrain RC Truck Is An Unstoppable RC Truck

The Altair Power Pro 4x4 RC Truck is one of the top RC cars and can help you cure the need to bash some dunes right in your own backyard! It's got a four-wheel independent suspension system set up with six metal shock absorbers and all-terrain wheels that can handle almost anything you find! Top speed is rated over 30 mph on flat surfaces, but the truck's main selling point is its ability to kick ass regardless of the conditions, be it mud, water, or snow, thanks to the IPX4 Water Resistance System.

5 Team Losi Mini B 1/16 Scale Buggy Is Small, Affordable RC Car Fun

A parked Team Losi Mini B 1-16 Scale Buggy
Losi

$160.00 is not very much to put out for an RC car that can blast around on and off the track and is small enough to be carried around in any average-sized backpack. All of the electronics have been waterproofed to ensure it is safe from damage in wet weather, the shocks are filled with oil to offer a more stable ride, the motor is mounted in the center of the aluminum chassis for better performance, and the Team Losi Mini Buggy comes with a full range of optional parts.

4 Mugen Seiki MTX7 Is An Rc Car That Is Not An RC Car

A parked Mugen Seiki MTX7
Mugen Seiki

If money is no object, and driving an RC car is not just a hobby to you, the Mugen Seiki MTX7 is the perfect RC car for you. It is a Nitro-driven car that is engineered for speed, not performance. The pavement is its playground, with a new adjustable upper arm bracket to allow tuning for different track conditions. This RC car can set you back around $700 if you have all the components needed to drive it, such as the servos and receivers. Otherwise, getting started with these street racers can be expensive.

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3 Feiyue FY-15 Is The Perfect Starter 4-Wheel RC Truck

With the cost of RC cars and RC trucks being so much, it is hard sometimes to let children have a turn at the controls. That is why it is so important for them to have their own RC truck to start out with, to not only see if it is something that interests them but to see if they can get a handle on the controls. Since the Feiyue FY-15 is affordable, 4-wheel drive, is durable, and designed with advanced shock absorption and collision avoidance designs, it will last for years.

2 Team Associated RC10T6 Is An RC Truck Racer

A parked Team Associated RC10T6.2
Associated Electrics

Unfortunately, at the time of this update, the original Team Associated RC10T6 has been discontinued, but luckily for all RC truck racing fanatics, the RC10T6.2 is on the way to the market. The improved version of the RC truck designed for racing will have a lightweight aluminum chassis with three motor positions for different track positions. The RC truck will have improved front and rear arms and shock towers for better stability, updated body mounts to help prevent cracking, and a front roll bar for better handling at high speeds.

1 Redcat Racing Danchee Ridgerock Rock Crawler Is An RC Work Of Art

A rockcrawling Redcat Racing Danchee Ridgerock Rock Crawler
Redcat Racing

You have probably checked out some of the state-of-the-art suspension systems on the rock crawlers today, some of which are included in models such as the Jeep and the 4-Runner. Finding the same type of set-up on an RC truck may seem far-fetched, but that is what you get with the Redcat Racing Danchee Rock Crawler. It has tunable shocks, four-wheel independent suspension, multi-link suspension, all-wheel drive, and two motors. Granted, it does not have as much technology as a full-sized rock crawler, but it creates one heck of an RC crawler.

FAQ

Q: Which RC car is the fastest?

The Traxxas XO-1 is the fastest RC car with a top speed of over 100 mph. But, there’s another RC car that’s quicker. Arrma tweaked an Infraction RC car for a race against the Model S Plaid. The hardware was upgraded and the car could sprint to 60 mph in just 1.65 seconds. It could complete 1/8th mile in 5.2 seconds and had a top speed of over 135 mph.

Q: Can an RC car go 200 mph?

Back in 2014, Nic Case built an RC car that went past 200 mph.

Q: Do RC cars go 100 mph?

The ‘production’ RC cars that touch 100 mph are far and few. The Traxxas XO-1 is one of them that has a claimed speed of over 100 mph.

Q: What is the best RC car in the world 2022?

There are plenty of options out there, but the best RC car in the world in 2022 in our opinion is the Traxxas X-Maxx