Tuesday , 26 March 2024

Best RC Cars Under $125 | CompetitionX

Best RC Cars Under $125 | CompetitionX

For this episode of the CompetitionX Christmas Series, we wanted to list 7 of our top RC Cars under $125. These cars sit in an affordable price range for first timers to the hobby or those that need something fun stuffed in their stocking. All of these cars come in RTR trim, meaning they are pre-assembled with painted bodies, mounted tires and electronics installed – basically, you can pull them from the box and go!

Here’s our top picks in alphabetical order:

Axial SCX24

CompetitionX Christmas Series - 7 RC Cars Under $125 - Axial SCX24
The SCX24 is a miniature version of Axial’s SCX10, using similar components to drive this tiny rig over scale obstacles. A C-channel chassis, plastic links, straight axles (with a worm-drive system), center transmission and an axle-mounted servo are some of the key features of this truck. It comes with an high-torque servo, 2-in-1 ESC/receiver combo and a 350mAh LiPo battery already installed, all controlled by a 2.4GHz radio system. There is also tons of aftermarket support for this tiny rig, making it a great choice for some 1/24 scale fun!

The SCX24 is available in 3 different styles – as a Chevrolet C-10 pickup (in either light green or silver), a 2019 Jeep Wrangler (in white or yellow) or as the popular Deadbolt (in red or green) – and will set you back anywhere from $125-135.

AXI00001T1 Axial SCX24 1967 Chevrolet C-10 RTR – Green
Price: $134.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3pVrL0g

AXI00001T2 Axial SCX24 1967 Chevrolet C-10 RTR – Silver
Price: $134.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3CECsIi

AXI00002T1 Axial SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU RTR – White
Price: $134.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3bLTqst

AXI00002T2 Axial SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU RTR – Yellow
Price: $134.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3nQmkNl

AXI90081T1 Axial SCX24 Deadbolt RTR – Red
Price: $124.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3nOfHLF

AXI90081T2 Axial SCX24 Deadbolt RTR – Green
Price: $134.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3eAmvZC

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Carisma GT24

CompetitionX Christmas Series - 7 RC Cars Under $125 - Carisma GT24
Our next awesome ride under $125 is the Carisma GT24 Rally cars! Both of these cars – the Subaru Impreza WRC and Hyundai i20 WRC – both roll on a steady 4WD chassis that comes full assembled and ready to go. Other than their gorgeous looks, the GT24 Rally cars comes equipped with a 2.4GHz radio system, a 2-in-1 ESC/receiver unit, a 130mAh NiMh battery pack and a blisteringly fast 8000kV brushless motor! That setup right there should definitely send some tingles down your spine – all for round $130!

As mentioned above, the GT24 Rally comes in two different flavors – the Subaru and Hyundai.

CIS80068 Carisma GT24 4WD Brushless Rally Car – Subaru WRC
Price: $129.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3w9AexV

CIS80168 Carisma GT24 4WD Brushless Rally Car – Hyundai i20 WRC
Price: $129.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/2ZML9li

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ECX 1/18 Scale

CompetitionX Christmas Series - 7 RC Cars Under $125 - ECX Series
Next up are the ECX rides, ringing in at a 1/18 scale, slightly larger than those so far in this list. These little guys include all the same style electronics – 2.4GHz radio system, waterproof ESC/receiver combo, 380-sized motor and a 900mAh NiMh battery pack and charger. They use a stout 4WD system for maximum traction and come in 3 styles – a Short Course truck (Torment), a Monster Truck (Ruckus) and a Desert Buggy (Roost). The Roost even comes with a roof-mounted LED light bar! The first two ring it at around $120 with the Roost at around $130.

ECX01001T2 ECX Torment 1/18 Short Course RTR
Price: $119.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3mABlDL

ECX01000T2 ECX Ruckus 1/18 Monster Truck RTR
Price: $119.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/2ZHB0GU

ECX01005T1 ECX Roost 1/18 Desert Buggy RTR
Price: $119.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3mBTXn2

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Element RC Enduro24

CompetitionX Christmas Series - 7 RC Cars Under $125 - Element RC Enduro24
Element RC’s Enduro24 lineup has been super popular since its release, working with a wonderful chassis and electronics system that make it a very capable micro trail truck. Like the rest of the trucks in this list, it comes with a 2.4GHz radio system, 2-in-1 ESC/receiver combo and a standard micro motor. The Enduro24, though, comes with a single-cell LiPo battery, giving it excellent power and battery life when out on the trails.

The Enduro24 comes in 2 different designs – the Sendero truck (in 2 colors) and the very popular Trailrunner! All 3 trucks come in at a tick under $110.

ASC20182 Element RC Enduro24 Trailrunner RTR
Price: $106.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3CD3Mqj

ASC20181 Element RC Enduro24 Sendero RTR – Blue
Price: $106.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3CF3hfs

ASC20180 Element RC Enduro24 Sendero RTR – Yellow
Price: $106.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3iwnPxN

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HobbyPlus CR-18 Series

CompetitionX Christmas Series - 7 RC Cars Under $125 - Hobbyplus CR-18 Series
The CR-18 from HobbyPlus is next on our list. Being 1/18 scale, the CR-18 brings a bit more to the table in terms of performance – a chassis-mounted servo, powerful 030 brushed motor, 3-wire servo and a 2-cell 600mAh LiPo battery pack. The up-size also touts some very nice detail to the Kratos and Harvest bodies, giving them a great scale appearance right out of the box.

Both bodies come in two colors (Kratos – yellow and red / Harvest – blue and grey) with both RTR trucks settling in at around $130 each.

HBPKRATOS-YELLOW HobbyPlus CR-18 Kratos Mini Crawler – Yellow
Price: $129.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3GI1pVl

HBPKRATOS-RED HobbyPlus CR-18 Kratos Mini Crawler – Red
Price: $129.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3w7oKuR

HBP161810-GREY HobbyPlus CR-18 Harvest Mini Crawler – Grey
Price: $129.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3BDlh8x

HBP161810-BLUE HobbyPlus CR-18 Harvest Mini Crawler – Blue
Price: $129.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3jWidOU

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Redcat Racing Volcano-16

CompetitionX Christmas Series - 7 RC Cars Under $125 - Redcat Racing Volcano-16
Next is Redcat Racing’s Volcano-16, a 1/16 scale Monster Truck that sports another full RTR setup – pre-assembled, 2.4GHz radio system, waterproof ESC/receiver combo, 390 brushed motor and a 2-cell Li-Ion battery pack. This setup, along with the oversized knobby tires, gets this 4WD mini MT up and moving! It also comes with a set of LEDs to light up your night-time drives!

The Volcano-16 comes in two colors (red and blue) with a retail price of about $92!

RER13648 Redcat Racing Volcano-16 Monster Truck RTR – Red
Price: $91.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/31nW5GH

RER13649 Redcat Racing Volcano-16 Monster Truck RTR – Blue
Price: $91.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/2VCIWXy

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Team Associated 1/28 Series

CompetitionX Christmas Series - 7 RC Cars Under $125 - Team Associated 1/28 Series
Team Associated’s 1/28 Series are next, offering numerous versions from one basic platform. Ranging from crawlers to truggies, these rides feature a 2.4GHz radio system, proportional servo, all-in-one ESC/receiver combo, a brushed motor and an integrated LiPo battery that gets charged via the transmitter. Each rig has its own style – different bodies, wheel and tires – that gives them their own personality.

These are definitely the best bang-for-your-buck with each vehicle rolling in at about $60. We personally have 4 of these and use them for ‘fun’ races when friends come over. Good times!

ASC20159 Team Associated CR28 Trail Truck RTR
Price: $59.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3CDt1IT

ASC20160 Team Associated DR28 Drag Car RTR
Price: $59.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3BGD3c9

ASC20155 Team Associated MT28 Monster Truck RTR
Price: $59.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3CNAhlq

ASC20150 Team Associated SC28 Short Course RTR – Lucas Oil Edition
Price: $59.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3w4dRdr

ASC20157 Team Associated SC28 Short Course RTR – FOX Factory Edition
Price: $59.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/2Y6tCE5

ASC20158 Team Associated TR28 Truggy RTR
Price: $59.99
Buy: https://bit.ly/3jX6K1g

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That wraps up our CompetitionX Christmas Series – 7 RC Cars Under $125. Any of these would make great stocking stuffers for your first timer or seasoned racer!

Good luck and have fun this holiday season!

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About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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