HPI Savage XS flux unboxing

In this video we unbox the HPI Savage XS to see what it is all about. This 10th scale offering from HPI is the first HPI Racing vehicle to hit the channel and we couldn't be more curious to see how HIP designs this next generation of RCs. Come along as we put it to the test and see what makes it tick.
Notice:
Our four questions here at the channel have changed. They are now, Is it fun? Is it durable? Is it worth the money? And Total points earned for the channel.
Music:
Epidemic Sound:
Rockin for decades; You'll learn
STRLGHT; Too late for me
Jon Sumner; Pedal to the metal
Isaac Larson; Check one
Rush ahead
Got Happy; Papercut
Dissidence: Epinephrine
Videvo music:
Drafting the blueprint; Impliment the whole plan, Plan to succeed, Trademark quality
Blue collar heroes; Nothing is impossible

[@emilepieters1189]

I don’t know HPI that well but as a brand it’s growing on me, because it’s slightly different built than Arrma and Traxas. Would love to see a review of the HPI Vorza S on your channel.

[@Stepside906]

i would say its a mini savage. not a copy of the Cen truck. the full size savage has had twin plate chassis since it was released many many years ago. the 6s savage flux XL is just straight up violent. truck is a blast

[@K5_RC]

Looks like it'll be pretty tough. Maybe a new 3S 1/10 MT competitor to the AE MT10 and ARRMA Granite Awesome vid as always AJ

[@anton2417]

pretty sure its a 1/12

[@KC-CHIEFS-1]

One thing that I really hate of many videos about RC’s is the background music. I rather listen to the RC engine and running instead of the background music is just too loud and annoying. Thanks

[@Schmidteren]

So happy it's cheap in my country. Loving using mine. Got it for 231usd. :) It was however the El Camino version I got.

[@Schmidteren]

It's made for 2s out of the box. :) They recommend using lower gearing for 3s to drive it better and for better durability since lower acceleration.

[@MangoJim90]

Being in this hobby only for 3 years I remember immediately fall in love with HPI. Especially in Wheely King 🤩 This is such a fun monster truck for me! Nice to see these guys still in this hobby, long live to HPI 💪😉

[@lukerecore]

Nice little truck, I'm getting my first 6s truck this month. Outcast 6s exb. I can't wait 🙏🤟🤓

[@SuppleBun]

what a peppy lil truck!!

[@meirdeaph]

Great video ❤ I love the spots you get to bash at! Totally awesome 🎉

[@shaunodriscoll]

Great video and HPI is probably more known here in the U.K. and they’re really good trucks. I think you should point out to newer drivers that you should go over a new vehicle and check everything is nice and tight. This also has the benefit of getting to know how your rc works. Thanks for another interesting video

[@xavsan]

a friend got one, i've tested, speed, toughness, cheap, what else...... (sorry for my english, i'm french ;) ) Thanks for your vidz AJ

[@Schmidteren]

Great video!

[@n22pdf]

Great vid dude.. wow awesome truck. just checked some of your vids 👍👍 subscribed.. awesome content.. 😊 have a great Christmas. Pete

[@88davidw]

Excellent review as always. Love the bash location you have there. So nice in the dust and pines. Wish it was that dry here in the UK.

[@EmmyTzy]

Cool

[@RCRoads]

Great review. You really covered everything about the Savage and got some excellent runs. Excellent!!! ⭐

[@Albertotron]

I love mine. Takes some nasty tumbles but it just keeps going! FYI, the stock tires are pretty bad. Way too hard of a compound and you get absolutely no grip. Edit: I should have waited to comment till the end lol. You really put it through its paces.

[@jeremycravens6973]

Aj your reviews, knowledge, and willingness to help is second to none! Class act,thanks!

[@AJJAMStudios]

I appreciate that!

[@MrDani3lsan]

If you want to go bigger on HPI, have a look at the HPI Jumpshot Flux MT. Bit simpler to maintain, but very fast and tough and awesome fun. Just got a second hand Savage XS Flux. It needs a bit of work, but i find it a bit daunting. It's very complex. I don't even know where to start taking it apart.

[@benniullrich2237]

Great review. What would you say compared to the Arrma Granite? Cheers

[@AJJAMStudios]

The size difference is a big deal. The Granite is bigger, fast, powerful, and fun. The controllability is better on the Granite and it’s the size difference that causes most of that. Both are cool. If you like smaller RCs then either will work for you. Parts for the Granite are readily available at most hobby stores in our area. While I have to order in parts for the HPI. We are located in the US and things may be different elsewhere. I’m glad we have both. Thanks for asking 😎👍

[@robertsmida9601]

I bought one of those used off Ebay years ago. It had broken 4-wheel drive. Put a pin in rear wheel runs fine. Not my favorite truck. Like my Traxxas RCs much more.

[@andrew4403]

It looks like if you could get those back wheels balanced better because they look really wobbly. If you get those balanced good I think it would handle a lot better for you. Because if it's really wobbly like that it'll throw it off balance making it really squirrely and difficult to drive. Get it the run smooth I guarantee it or handle better.😊

[@calvinbliler9425]

Have a savage ss nitro I love this truck as far a durability I've put less part on it than may xmaxx and I have had the savage sent 2007

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thanks for sharing 😎👍

[@MrGdbsti05]

wow pretty awesome is the savage flux xl coming soon?

[@AJJAMStudios]

Unclear 😎👍

[@Southwest.rc.bashers]

Hi m8 have you got thr nirto xl5.9 and you do the video on the brakes please full set up, thanks

[@Schmidt3850]

What 3s ovonic batteries fit in this truck. I just purchased this truck and I need some batteries for it. I have the Glitten Jr. Truck it's nuts on 3s. Ovonic 5200 3s fits.

[@harlyquin]

3:50 its more like the original savage that HPI have been making for thousands of years and all in-between have utilized a twin vertical plate chassis set up

[@BIGGBULLxxx]

I kinda wish you would have gotten the speed numbers

[@diabloman1579]

Going to be doing any upgrades to the traxxas ford fiesta st you unboxed and reviewed awhile ago?

[@AJJAMStudios]

Yes. 😎

[@Schmidt3850]

What size ovonic 3s battery fits in this truck?

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Deans T connectors ? What year is this again? 1875 ? Look, i have a soft spot for Deans T plugs, because they were my first "big boy" RC connector... But T plugs have no place on a 10th scale, no place on a monster truck, no place on any vehicle that goes more than 40 mph, no place on a $350 vehicle of any kind. What do they max out at, 45 amps? And if you squint at them, they come unplugged. WTF, HPI? Yeah, I don't know if i agree with "deans should be fine on 2 or 3s" I used to use a T battery because i bought one for an old truck, and I'd put in a bash session, ambient temperature only 85, and the T connector would be *roasting* hot. That's 3s, which i consider beyond the prudent power draw for Deans. Its ancient technology that belongs in the dark ages or on 2s vehicles or weird Martian crawlers from Indochina, made by Piltdown Man before he evolved. Not a fan. Also, what was wrong with the right rear tire during "balloon test" on the bench. It was having a grand mal seizure. I thought one of my Upgrade RC tires was poorly balanced... That tire looked like it forgot the safe word and needed adult supervision. It was going through it.

[@Douger318]

whats better in your thoughts the armma granite or this

[@AJJAMStudios]

I am partial to the Granite.

[@railmastercnr]

Arrma Vorteks or Big Rock look like a way better deal at that price point.

[@giveML]

This isn't even 1/10, it's closer to 1/12 scale so for the price it's a bit overpriced. Considering the AE 14MT is less than $220 this should be around $280. At $350 I'm getting the Granite as well.

[@williamgreco2766]

2S this thing is great, but as a basher not so much. I have broken multiple parts on this since I have owned (6months). I feel HPI has gone down in quality over the years.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thank you for sharing 😎👍

[@405SVT]

ehhh more like a 1/12th scale sitting next to a legit 1/10th this thing is smaller for sure.

[@johnc7753]

it's not 1/10 btw. 1/12 ish but has 1/10 electronics. It's much smaller than their 1/10 offerings.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Good to know. Thanks 😎👍

[@lookingoverhell3448]

i reckon my team associated mt10's faster but i don't have a gps to prove it , maybe race them both see who's quicker ,

[@barbedwirerat661]

Back in the day HPI was huge. For MT bashing it was Savage vs. Maxx. Lots if turmoil though for HPI in the 2010s though and ARRMA arose to become the new competitor for Traxxas. SavageXS is an old design. There really wasnt anything competable to it when it first came out. Small overpowered and very dutable MT. A handful to drive but that was expected as it was created in the shadow of its big brother the Savage Flux HP which was similarly a handful as an 1/8 scale on 6S power!

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thanks for sharing 😎👍