The TRUTH about the Traxxas JATO 4x4 Brushless Full Review

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

This is a great car for Corally and Arrma.

[@backyardr.c.channel4732]

Happy with both of my arrmas 3s and 6s! Just bought a redcat valkyrie 4s for $300

[@TRAVELER197]

I agree with your assessment! If you leave the BL2s system in it, it will probably never break!😅😅😅

[@GeddyRC]

If you remove the motor entirely, it will 100% NEVER break! 😂

[@Hungrybird474]

@@GeddyRC😂

[@boduke9428]

​@@GeddyRClet's be honest. Traxxas practically did that for them. It's slower than a Grom, lol.

[@truerc]

So many people are focused on the 2s and overlooking or ignoring everything else.

[@zellegoodwin9046]

I have to thank Traxxas for this. I normally like what I like and don't like swapping brands. I'm glad to say I'm finally looking into the TLR tuned Typhon because of this car's release. I wanted a race-inspired basher, and wow, did Traxxas just not deliver. So thank you, Traxxas, for forcing me to open my mind to better brands for what I'm looking for. Also thank you Grammarly for helping me type a coherent sentence omg.

[@RazorRC]

Good to open your mind!

[@mathias4891]

Cheers friend! Wish you luck in your endeavors! I have the roller and chose the HW xr8 plus combo . It's a bit heavy but way too much power so unless you are getting serious this setup is very nice😂

[@deezrcz]

The typhon is next on my list as well!

[@dimitristheodorou7666]

I was between the typhon tlr and team corally spark...I went with the spark and it did not disappoint.Very happy with my choice.I would say give team corally a chance.

[@mathias4891]

@dimitristheodorou7666 especially with the newest generation of TC . The Asuga is an odd but amazing rig . I still want the Kagama but I do have the Kronos extreme thingy, xtr?? Even the Muraco is a worthy competitor to the Talion . Hope you enjoy and others take the chance on TC !

[@Wild_Bill_RC]

Truth is Arrma typhon 💯😁

[@Hungrybird474]

Awesome 👏

[@earthcoloredeyes5043]

Truth is traxxas is trying to move theses 2s systems they most have gotten a good deal on manufacturing.

[@chrisginoc]

@@earthcoloredeyes5043I agree.

[@truerc]

3s Typhon has more plastic gears, plastic pivot balls, just plastic where it shouldn't be, a chassis not as strong, a body with annoying clips, poor shocks, worse and typically more expensive parts, etc etc? But yeah, get a Typhon if all you care about is one more cell.

[@chrisginoc]

@@truercI’ve had a Typhon 3s for 3 years and absolutely no complaints. The truth is Traxxas has been cost cutting and this is an example of lowering cost and increasing profits. People will just wait for the 4s version of this.

[@idan678]

traxxas- never fail to dissapoint

[@HyperReality4]

The price is what really throws me off, especially for the brushless one!

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Both BL you mean the vxl but it’s nice and moneys only paper 😂🎉

[@jjonwards]

👍🏻 for giving an honest and brutal review

[@RazorRC]

Thanks!

[@ninthislandrc]

I'm general, I don't think (and don't think others think) that this new Jato is 'bad'. But, stuffing it with the "low end" BL-2S electronics, THAT'S why everyone is putting it down. Our another way, Traxxas didn't just "deep the ball" on this one, they shoved it "6 feet under". Honestly, it wouldn't have cost Traxxas much more than a few dollars extra to have put in the VXL system (as well as a better servo). I'm sure I'm not the only one that sees this as nothing more than a typical "Traxxas money-grab"...especially if they're already planning on releasing a 3S/4S version next year. Talk about a great way for Traxxas to "piss off" their customers.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Bc they’ll lose all the sales on vxl that’s 500 equal profit margin to . The all plastic which is dirt cheap for them to produce, the metal parts make it less profit ,

[@boduke9428]

Traxxas doesn't care about customers. They could put tires and that bl2s system in a literal terd and fan boys would pay whatever Traxxas told them to. Traxxas proved that with that silly little snap on car thing.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

@@boduke9428 oh i forgot about the snap on car 🚗 , your right something like that can be dear to my heart but yet my principal because what you said and of course my pockets. But it’s marketing they have that market the newbies the middle class families who want to enjoy Rc at some point .

[@RazorRC]

$399 for a 3S VXL would've been OK.

[@ninthislandrc]

@@RazorRC True. 👍

[@earthcoloredeyes5043]

Traxxas this is what happens when you promote your special nephew to production manager. Well the receiver is nice 😂.

[@69jonhill]

My very first RC was a Traxxas Rustler XL5. I ran it, broke it, fixed it, upgraded it. I still have it, because I loved it so much. Since that buy, I've bought six more cars, two boats and a plane. None of them are Traxxas.

[@klappars]

Not fair to judge the brand based on one of their lowest end entry level models.

[@69jonhill]

@@klappars It's to do with price, as I say, I loved that Rustler. But it cost me £250 in the UK, with delivery. The point I didn't really make is that since then, I've discovered other brands where you get A LOT more for your money.

[@JordanColeman-r8w]

​@@klappars Traxxas is garbage

[@matthewhendrickson4209]

Appreciate your honesty man…one of the main reasons I always look out for your videos 🍻

[@nemesis8664]

For a bit more of what that Jato costs, you can get a Kyosho Inferno 3.0 or 4.0 VE, two purebreed racing buggies (entry level) with a 120 amp ESC, 2000 and 2300 kv motors respectively, adjustable geometry and an excellent performance. I iwll get the Jato 4x4 VXL as soon it is released here in Spain because it is more track ready IMO. Good review, solid info, Kudos.

[@gillian9178]

If they put this buggy out as an unbranded make, in a plain box with no brand on the box or on the car. Then this buggy wouldn't even be noticed really or much attention paid to it. I mean a 1/8 buggy with 2s maximun power system, a whopping 25mph, an even bigger $350 price tag, radio with no dual rate steering adjust. Come on guys !

[@Jerryobscurethoughts]

Who needs dual rate steering learn how to use your fingers

[@snupermoto723]

great, informative videos, thanks and keep 'em coming.

[@RazorRC]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@robertruiz5417]

I just pushed pass many 1/8 scales with my jato 4x4. At the races this weekend running castle electrics and up graded internals

[@christopherscott934]

I started to buy one of these over the weekend from a seller on Marketplace and slap a Castle 1800KV and a Mamba X ESC into it. Changed my mind after looking at one they had on display at the local RC shop. IMO, it felt cheap made. It definitely doesn't compete with the Typhon 6S at this point and I highly doubt at a $500 price point for the upcoming 4S version, it will complete with the Typhon 6S either. Honestly, I'd buy one of the 223S Typhon's before I bought the Jato.

[@trullmann]

Appreciate the honesty! Check this one out along with some Arrma buggies today. Yeah no. LOL Way to much for what it is. They Typhon 3s is a hell of a deal compared to this thing.

[@kolanks1]

Awesome review! This is a great example of a car produced by a company that puts more emphasis on their legal department than engineering. Would be acceptable if it was about 50-75 less but gotta pay those lawyers.

[@downtimehobbies674]

Team Corally spark 4 leaps and bounds over this and most likely even over their next 4s model

[@nicotico4152]

One of my buddies has it i got it too the track near us only allows 1/10 (they allow this because its pretty much 1/10) and 2c cars and this is perfect for it

[@HenryN-we1yb]

There's has to be a $50 discount on this thing just in time for the holidays, probably bundled with a battery kit. Or maybe a free USB charger/battery bundle to make it even slower!

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

I can see that this way lhs can say for few bucks more than others get traxxas truly ready to go and best to get parts .

[@RazorRC]

I don't think it will be on sale before the holidays. But they'll probably throw in a free battery or something early next year.

[@thatoneguy2756]

​@RazorRC please give this to the next kid under 10 that shows interest in rc. Do a video showing this and explaining this is the only thing this toy is for.

[@812moto]

If the price was lower, its a great entry point for upgrades and good to build up to where you want it

[@JordanColeman-r8w]

But it's not

[@vivos71]

Unfortunate that slightly longer arms were not made for this, back in the backslash days we would use the pro-line pro-trac kit to widen the vehicle enough to use standard buggy wheels. The proprietary wheels are a huge turn away for me. If I want a 1/8 buggy, I want a 1/8 buggy. Not something that just looks like one. I have similar feelings about Associated’s LT10 and similar vehicles. Just get the real deal for a similar price

[@astronomysandwich375]

I credit this to jang from URC who came up with the first backslash conversion almost 15 years ago.

[@fonicgaming6787]

Just so you kno, the Jato 4x4 tires are the exact same size as the powerhobby 1/10 buggy wheels, width/height and offset. And the powerhobby 1/10 buggy tires are belted, so you do have a few options for keeping the same size buggy tires. Just thought I’d share.

[@JordanColeman-r8w]

No cares cuz no one is buying that trash

[@OregunAdventure]

The RB10 is slow out of the box. Geared up on stock power system it’ll do 50-60mph.

[@m2cracing168]

Looks like a decent entry level buggy if youre a loyal traxxas guy

[@FilthUD]

It’s just a slash lol. I like the TLR Typhon WAY more. Disappointed that Traxxas didn’t do more

[@wootwootjr]

Mark is an absolute fan boy for traxxas. Of course he won't say anything negative about them, because without them, he'd have no money.

[@kotetsujin3493]

He”s got a job he”s probably got more money than you

[@lyricofwise6894]

He already did say bad about Traxxas.

[@JordanColeman-r8w]

Did you not watch the video 😂

[@kevincain6843]

I do not feel its a bad product. Many parts on it are proven good in thier class. The price is out there to me. Especially the future 3s version. It seems Traxxas has a minimum price for a 4x4 brushless product even though the Bl-2 is a replacement for the brushed not performance. Its a good ideal but not compared to a 3-4s.

[@snupermoto723]

good idea, too slow, too costly, too budget for the price.

[@littlezeb777]

I am a Traxxas guy but this is embarrassing! Way overpriced and whats actually good about it? I think this may be it for me. Come on Traxxas!!! Thanks for the video I gave you a thumbs up but this buggy gets a hell no!

[@sir_puffs_alott_rc]

...... Of course msm would put out a positive review... He's on the traxxas payroll 😂

[@RazorRC]

He's on the approved Traxxas list.

[@gillian9178]

@@RazorRC Yes & you only have to say to much negative about Traxxas products & your soon off of Traxxas approved list lol.

[@willanderson5088]

Rc content creators need to stop promoting Traxxas with how overpriced their garbage is.

[@TerrorTrooperM]

Traxxas is far from garbage, they’re models are decent. But they are overpriced.

[@metalrc]

With volume of product traxxas sales there is no reason they can not make better electronics for the same price many other companies that sale less than a tenth of product than traxxas and provide far better electronics .

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

There not bad just not the fastest I’m frugal and couldn’t wait for 4s esc to go bad and it took a beating snow rain mud ect ect I did used to go through 3s guys back in day I think wd 40 would push water inside

[@RazorRC]

Yeah, I know what you mean.

[@RcOffroad9513]

If someone wanted to run it on 2s only, I think a 3660 4300 kv the motor probably be a great upgrade by itself. Then a servo and a 3S esc. Can you mount a 42 mmn ide motor to run it on 4s

[@jeffbryner5355]

Msm is a traxxas fan boy every danm thing they make he is like ooooooh maaaaan that thing is siiiick 😂 he talks more about traxxas then techno his sponsorship company

[@lyricofwise6894]

He talked bad about the Jato (in conparison to what u labeled him as), soo..... There goes your argument.

[@jeffbryner5355]

@lyricofwise6894 let's be real did he really talk bad about or did he say good things with 1 or 2 diss likes? My comment is about the jato in general it's about all of the traxxas vehicles

[@lyricofwise6894]

@@jeffbryner5355 If you see his vid on the Jato, he talked (summarized at the end) very accurately of it, of what most people agreed the Jato's traits were. He summed it up as good handling as basher buggy, but in desperate need of power. And even if he is biased for traxxas or whatever in his judgements, a smart person will follow this idea... that one shouldnt be trusting ANY... ANY rc youtuber (Msm, Razor Rc, Talbot, etc.) when theyre making a judgement call of some kind... but rather seeing them showcase it up close via video unboxing (can then ask questions too, not based on interpretation) and them running it (give as much trust as its warranted, judge it urself) and the rcs innards and to note the absolute factuals that are not open to interpretation/ maniupulation... Basically to take a grain of salt when they make a judgement based call. Ive always followed this idea, and never went wrong.

[@GreatLakesRC]

Great review 👍👍

[@boduke9428]

I totally called Mark Santa Monica and his review in the comments of your first run video of this buggy. He really thinks we're that dumb or he actually is. Truth isn't hate. Calling out the obvious isn't hate. Just because you don't like what's said doesn't make everyone haters. Then Traxxas boys are cult like in their toy obsession. Everyone is free to spend or waste their money however they want but if you make a video advertising it then I'm free to laugh about it.

[@danielc5191]

I have a Traxxas Sledge. I'm glad I stopped there. Spent $2000 to make it as durable as my Arrma Mojave Grom. 😂😂😂 BTW I've every model in every color for the Grom series. And a few other bigger Arrmas. Arrma is❤ Arrma is life.

[@IISG93II]

He's a sycophant. Honestly MSM is just an influencer. He says whatever he needs to keep the corpos happy and giving him free stuff. People shouldn't take him seriously.

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

Yeah Mark is such a corny fanboy.

[@truerc]

It is much more cultlike to focus on one less cell and ignore everything else that is overall better than the 3s Typhon for example.

[@Lucas.stalcup]

Your correct ​@@IISG93II

[@toolbaggers]

What performs worse? Performance should be 1 star.

[@RazorRC]

The handling is actually pretty good.

[@iainlee4680]

The jato is a low end item for high end money. It is terrible compared to the syncro4 or the typhon, who is buying this?.

[@RazorRC]

🤷‍♂️

[@truerc]

How much would it cost to upgrade a Typhon 3s to all metal gears except for the spur, metal pivot balls, better shocks, more durable chassis, clipless body, etc? Answer that and you'll be closer to knowing.

[@iainlee4680]

@@truerc closer to knowing what?

[@truerc]

@@iainlee4680 the answer to your question

[@peteroman4297]

@@truerc it’ll still be cheaper than upgrading that “Junko” I mean “Jato/Walmart Special” into a decent 8th scale buggy?🤷🏻‍♂️👍💯😂

[@jeffshultz3462]

Love 1/8 Buggies all my 54 years. TLR Typhon with own electronics in it. Great buggy. Traxxas looks good how low it is, just way too overpriced.,

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Same 48 own two I own couple these chassis from when my kids were little 😂 , different when they’re only kid on the block

[@extec101]

As for a basher it might not be to bad car but as most other says its to pricey for the BL2 system that hindered the performance and for the price it should be atleast 3s. Wonder if its going to be a ultimate version on this car?

[@sauceNkicks]

Does it handle good because its only going 25mph

[@jok3rsgrimm201]

its confusing they call this a 1/8th buggy when it uses the slash 1/10th scale chassis

[@edreedson]

Price ruins it for me.

[@craigpoer]

They had one at the rc shop this weekend. To build it to my spec. Would have been $700 Sad. I don't have a backslash in my collection

[@smallfry1463]

If they are going to be the same size , you could just put better electronics in it. But yeah team corally or arrma would be the much better option. As they usually are. The only thing that traxxas has over anyone else it the xmaxx line up. And could maybe argue the slash. But you can really get around a track with a built and tuned senton.

[@thunderbomb515]

My 12 year old daughter wants this. She has a base Slash. I am leaning towards a Syncro4 over this. I am not worried with top speed for her. However, what is the parts availability for the Syncro4 if needed? How well does it handle turning compared to this Traxxas? I saw on Traxxas site that it only has 1.02 inch ground clearance at center. The Syncro states 2.32. Any info would be great. I have not really been active in the hobby since the 90's. Rhank you on advance for any suggestions.

[@christhibeault3205]

This is only worth about $250 and $399 for the vxl. Also the name needs to go. Don't understand why they used the jato name for this

[@earthcoloredeyes5043]

This is what you get when middle management is promoted to soon. Maybe the product designer works from home.

[@truerc]

Yeah, 250 for a slash 4x4, but better. No problem with that logic.

[@brandonfarmer7446]

Now that parts will be coming out make your own all the lcg chassis are the same just conver the slash 4x4 over get the new shock towers wing body and all extras probably whole lot cheaper

[@justinchan2096]

What car did you say "actually one of the best handling 4s entry -level vehicles" ...? @22:26

[@robertruiz5417]

This is for us 1/8scale fans we just wanted the platform I've installed castle in my vehicle I've been untouched at my local track

[@richiesavino9653]

Mark says in his video at the traxxas store “it’s only $20 more than a slash 4x4”. There ALL too expensive in there respective classes. People will but this junk and traxxas will keep selling it 🤷‍♂️. People don’t just hate things for no reason the price of rcs has gone way down recently and quality is going up. traxxas is stuck in the past

[@RazorRC]

Yeah, that's part of why I mentioned that you have to compare the price to other brands/cars, not just to other Traxxas cars.

[@richiesavino9653]

With brands like mjx rlarrlo corally and of course Arrma coming out with affordable rigs it’s like a no brainer. I guess traxxas doesn’t read these comments 😂

[@lyricofwise6894]

True, which is why people are going to alternatives, and not forcing themselves to buy Traxxas

[@LameduckAof1]

if you are a nitro person! you had better pick up the traxxas jato3.3 this 4.4 is to replace the jato nitro!

[@Uncle-LeRoy]

Wow the wheel thing is a deal killer .

[@thegrafxguy1]

problem for me is just the name. oh, and price. but mostly the name. Jato was already taken and this ain't it.

[@RazorRC]

whoever's been naming their cars lately needs to be... fired.

[@lyricofwise6894]

Its just a name... U caring about the insignificant, rather than the important, in an rc.

[@scottdashnaw2345]

Traxxas controller’s are really slow..

[@rccrazy]

Actually did they upgrade the motor mount? That was one major weak point when bashing the 3s platform.

[@RazorRC]

Nope

[@rccrazy]

@RazorRC ok

[@rc_chan8572]

Why traxxas did not realised an buggy with maxx chassis ? Or sledge chassis ?

[@robertruiz5417]

It's a good platform

[@monkeyrc7541]

As with all Traxxas rc’s, too pricey and plasticky ( not to mention toyish). No thank you.

[@rctd3260]

When will the VXL come out?

[@seanconnolly2179]

I saw early 2025 shipping 😢

[@rctd3260]

@@seanconnolly2179dang that’s long. I comment that before watching lol.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

With the abundance of options available for equal or lesser money and that will outperform this buggy, why would anyone buy this? Humor me here and just take the brand name out of it, LOOK at the product and what it offers vs what it costs and tell me if you think this thing is worth the box it comes in? It's a total waste of money - money that Traxxas stent developing it and money that people with blind "brand loyalty" will spend on this thing. If it was cheap, and I mean really cheap, then you'd forgive a lot of what was said in this review and no doubt the score would be very different as would most people's opinions on this buggy. But as it is, this I either proof Traxxas is trolling its fans for laughs or they really do have their head that far up their own arse. As for the 4S version coming out next year, yeah, I'm sure it'll be awesome, but it will also be overpriced and once again be outmatched by cheaper competition.

[@RazorRC]

Well said. Ignoring the price and the must-have upgrades, it does actually drive well, it's just unfortunate that most people will honestly miss out on that because they're just not going to buy a $350 USD 25mph 1/8.

[@JT-6s]

Or put another way, once you take off the brand label, this is essentially a $350 roller that comes with a plastic center shaft, a plastic center brace, plastic hubs, a plastic geared servo, plastic shocks, a plastic slipper, a down spec transmitter, and non-standard wheels.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

​@@JT-6s with the list of negatives/deal breakers you just mentioned, it will be truly baffling that anyone in their right mind would buy this buggy. Prices for the Jato 4x4 haven't been announced yet here, but if it's $350usd, it's gonna be somewhere in the $550-650aud mark, which is absolutely absurd for this car! Even if they can get it under 500 ($499), it's still stupidly overpriced. This Jato 4x4 is the biggest flop of the year by miles, it even beats out the MJX 1/10 truck that had a really messy launch. LoL. I'll bet this buggy will have a new name and power system in the next 12-18 months, just watch. 😉

[@truerc]

@@AussieRCPlayground Rcs are more than just electronics. The rollers are most important. I will buy this eventually because I want a durable plastic chassis buggy and it is overall better than a Typhon 3s. One less cell is not keeping me from seeing everything else included here, like it is with some other people. Abundant affordable parts don't hurt either.

[@truerc]

​@@JT-6s How much would it cost to upgrade a Typhon 3s to all metal gears except for the spur, metal pivot balls, better shocks, more durable chassis, clipless body, etc?

[@anon556]

No EP adjustment?!? Are you freaking serious?!?😂 TraxxASS never fails to fail.

[@foyjustice7212]

Do not think calling it a Jato is justified. But the brushless looks good. And a race class possibly.

[@Cpt-Pugwash14]

Get a Kraken Vesla gas instead... you wont regret it :)

[@muddfoot69]

Looks to be 1/10 with larger tires…am I wrong?

[@RazorRC]

1/10 Short course is about the same size as 1/8 Buggies. So...???

[@muddfoot69]

@ yeah I guess you’re right…mentally I was thinking 1/8 was larger…my mistake

[@davidisenhower2821]

Traxxas trash

[@hamsterwolf]

Not trash wrong price.

[@lyricofwise6894]

​@@hamsterwolfTrue

[@chriszak3282]

I think Traxxas worst RC car is the trx4mt, a mini monster truck for 200.00 that does a whopping 4mph, could be a handful to control.

[@rapfan97]

Hi @RazorRC thanks for your Videos. I don‘t know what to Order the Typhon Grom BLX or the Mini Maxx. I know they are completely different and I saw you really liked the Typhon and it has the better electronics but the bl2s could perform quite well in the mini maxx or what do you think? Price is nearly the same and the maxx seems more versatile because of the size. Please give me your Opinion. Thank you!

[@RazorRC]

I can't give you an opinion because the Mini-Maxx is not out yet. I have no idea how good or bad it is. But I will get one and review it.

[@earthcoloredeyes5043]

In the wise words of my favorite character, go with the Typhon grom “because it doesn’t fucking suck”!

[@RideRightRc]

Feels like a rip off, made in Taiwan for 60 bucks. Then sell it to us for 350, come on traxxas

[@trife74]

Mod 1 36t 18t pinion !!! 4s mine already doing low 80s…

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

The 4s guy does look sharp .

[@TimothyDoherty-p7c]

Value = 1

[@RazorRC]

Maybe. It was a close decision.

[@rongarrison3246]

Remember when the jato was a stadium truck?

[@roadrunnerorange]

Did traxxas fire the r&d dept. And use AI?

[@SpillTheTea13]

00:02 I’m asking for this for Christmas 😮😅😢😅😮😅😮

[@mxgalek]

25 mph 😂😂

[@roadrunnerorange]

But yet the arrma typhon 3s does 50mph🙄

[@4sunshine801]

I can't believe anyone would buy this

[@gateguardninja]

A grea idea that should've been released 10yrs ago with a vxl. Traxxas has gotten fat and lazy

[@enricomiceli5517]

Does the vxl 3s have anti roll?

[@peteroman4297]

People this Traxxass buggy is Traxxases April fools joke to everyone! It’s really a “Walmart Newbright”!😂🤣😅🤣

[@RedArrow220]

If i were planning product at Traxxas I'd drop the 4x4 BL2S cars. They're just a poor value overall. They should only cost ~$20 more then the 2WD cars based on content. But it's an $80 up-charge that's basically based on where they fit in the lineup. They got rid of the 2WD VXLs based on poor sales. For my money I'm either buying a 2s 2WD for my son or a VXL 4WD for me.

[@thisisbenji90]

Mostly I agree, but I gotta say, the BL2S is really good for kids. My three year old drives his BL2S in training mode no problem! If I gave him a 3-4S car I’d likely be paying my neighbors in property damage.

[@RedArrow220]

​​@@thisisbenji90 I've just started letting my 5 year old drive my XL10 Rustler on training mode. There's definitely a place for the less powerful systems, but I think it's probably the 2WD cars. I don't really want to spend $350 on his first car. I'm currently trying to decide between the XL5 and BL2S Stampede. I'm actually leaning toward the XL5 since there's so much included for ~$200

[@RedArrow220]

​@@thisisbenji90really I think the program is Traxxas over-values both the BL-2S system and their 4x4 platform. They'll make the HD kit standard at no upcharge but they finally make Brushless standard and increase the price by $40 and remove the free battery & charger. It's like an $80 upcharge. You might actually be better off buying the XL5 and a Hobby wing Quicrun system.

[@RazorRC]

The 4x4's are way better than the 2wd platform, but that's more a commentary on how ancient the 2wd's are than saying the 4x4's are amazing. The 4x4's are like a decade newer than the 20 y.o. 2wd's.

[@RedArrow220]

@@RazorRC I get what you're saying. The '94 Rustler actually turned 30 this year. They're old trucks. There's been a few incremental updates so they're still as good as entry point as they were when I bought mine in '99. We've come a long way from the original AM radio and Mechanical Speed Control days.

[@mikescherrer4923]

I can't wait to smoke these next season with my AE B4.1 😂

[@Batchat2352]

Theres just no value. Lacks basic stuff even the 4s

[@gateguardninja]

This should've been fitted with the 4x4 vxl not the Bl system. It's a 1/8th scale

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

I hit button but dam 88 bucks for that motor imagine that 😮

[@mauricehaynes4904]

Amazing how everyone wants to be true r/c enthusiast but can’t seem to upgrade their own r/c. Then when Traxxas upgrades it and charge for it, the same lames will cry its over priced, people never fail.

[@triv7252]

It's a joke. Get the Syncro 4

[@johnr2391]

these pp that make the cars now just use a cookie cutter design anymore. They cant even make a battery tray big enough, standard tooth servos... etc. So yeah, its garbage. Anyone serious about the hobby would skip right over this model

[@edsheldahl276]

Aw look it's the over priced under powered Bandit 4x4 😂

[@Hungrybird474]

This doesn’t look good for a company claiming to be the fastest 😂. I d really like to get an xmaxx or srt though .

[@RazorRC]

I noticed they didn't write "the fastest name in RC" on the box...! Truth in advertising at last!

[@Kyle_Roberts88]

Fastest nitro to slowest electric

[@williambrawner2618]

it could have been awesome the community had been building DIY backsplashes for the better part of a decade but there multi-million research department couldn't have figured this out!!! Traxxas messed it up as normal,

[@scottdashnaw2345]

I mean a 2s is a short track car .. should be fine

[@Hungrybird474]

Has anyone put a 3s system in like a 3s arrma or hw ?

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

He has arrma motor in it now

[@The_RC_Guru]

Cool car, nothing much different than existing models, but cmon naming it a jato?!?!! No way.

[@hamsterwolf]

If they really absolutely had to use the jato name the could have at least called it an e - jato like they did with the e - revo.