Best RC Offroad Vehicles Under $500 | CompetitionX

While there are quite a few different categories of RC vehicles, offroad is by far the most popular. From buggies to Monster Trucks, these rides can blast through it all – dirt, sand, grass, snow! Most RTR versions come with waterproof electronics to help protect them from the elements and enough speed to pass your full-size car on the street!

We’re going to look at 9 of the Best Offroad Vehicles under $500!

Here’s our top picks in random order:

Losi Baja Rey Ford Raptor Desert Truck RTR

Losi’s Baja Rey is the first off-roader on our list. This beauty is designed for maximum scale and performance – Short Course body, long travel suspension (A-Arm front, 4-link rear), spare tire, oil filled shocks and an aluminum chassis with tube frame and driver figures! This rig also comes equipped with a full compliment of Spektrum electronics to push this beast past the 50mph mark!

It comes with your choice of two flavors- King Shocks and Black Rhino – both identical save for the livery. It is also the most expensive truck on the list, coming in at $499.99 – 1c under our $500 cap.

LOS03020V2T1 Losi Baja Rey Ford Raptor Desert Truck RTR – King Shocks
Price: $499.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3wwWx0X

LOS03020V2T2 Losi Baja Rey Ford Raptor Desert Truck RTR – Black Rhino
Price: $499.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3bXMkAV

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Team Associated RB10 RTR Buggy

If an offroad buggy is more your taste, Team Associated offers a pair of RTR 1/10 scale buggies you might want to take a look at. The RB10 is a 2WD buggy with a rear motor layout and comes loaded with a full array of Reedy components – high-torque metal gear servo, 3300kV brushless motor and water-resistant ESC. It wreaks of racing heritage and includes many of the high-end features found on similar race-level rides – there’s even a Reedy 2S LiPo and charger in the box! This makes the RB10 a perfect choice for both beginners and those wanting to hit the track for the first time!

The RB10 is available in two colors – red and blue – and can be had for about $399.99.

ASC90031C Team Associated RB10 RTR Buggy – Blue
Price: $399.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3BXWz2H

ASC90032C Team Associated RB10 RTR Buggy – Red
Price: $399.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3mYIX3b

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Traxxas Rustler 4×4 VXL Brushless RTR

If sheer speed is your thing, then the Traxxas Rustler 4×4 VXL RTR should be near the top of your list. This beast-mode Stadium Truck can push past 65mph right out of the box (if you swap to the included high-speed pinion gear). It comes fully equipped to handle this velocity – aluminum driveshaft, heavy duty axles, 32-pitch gears, monstrous 4mm turnbuckles – all designed to withstand the brutal power from the VXL-3S ESC that is rated for a 3S LiPo.

The Rustler 4×4 VXL comes in 3 colors (blue, orange and pink) and will set you back about $429.95 – a great price for the performance this truck delivers!

TRA67076-4-BLUE Traxxas Rustler 4×4 VXL Brushless RTR – Blue
Price: $429.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3wsXrv6

TRA67076-4-ORNG Traxxas Rustler 4×4 VXL Brushless RTR – Orange
Price: $429.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3bSckOi

TRA67076-4-PINK Traxxas Rustler 4×4 VXL Brushless RTR – Pink
Price: $429.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3H5Hm3o

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Serpent SRX8-E 1/8 Scale RTR

Serpent’s SRX8-E is a great crossover RTR vehicle. The price is well within our $500 cap (about $475) and comes in prepped with a 120A ESC, 1900kV brushless motor, high-torque servo and 2.4GHz radio system. Making a great entry car to 1/8 scale, it would also allow you to hit the track right away if racing becomes your thing. There are a ton of tuning options available and all the hot aftermarket tire and wheel combos will fit, making it a fantastic choice for the first time 1/8 scale racer!

SER600022 Serpent SRX8-E 1/8 Scale RTR
Price: $472.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/2ZB6FJj

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Redcat Racing Kaiju EXT RTR Monster Truck

Another biggin’ to look at is Redcat Racing’s Kaiju EXT, a 6S ready MT that is designed to FLY! The EXT includes a Hobbywing 150A ESC and 4-pole 2100kV brushless motor to manage 6S power, if that’s even possible. Go-fast options on the truck include an extended aluminum chassis, 3 HD sealed differentials and an all-metal drivetrain to increase durability. Even the tires are belted to help prevent them from ballooning at extreme speeds.

You can pick up a Kaiju EXT in one of two colors – white or copper – all for a modest price of $459.99! Seems like a great deal to us!

RER14420 Redcat Racing Kaiju EXT RTR Monster Truck – White
Price: $459.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3GCTmZW

RER14656 Redcat Racing Kaiju EXT RTR Monster Truck – Copper
Price: $459.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3pP0EE5

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Losi Tenacity DB Pro RTR

Losi’s Tenacity DB Pro is the second buggy in our list, however this one is a 4WD model compared to AE’s 2WD RB10. This one, though, is more for out-in-the-desert bashing fun! The DB Pro has a full list of Spektrum electronics installed including a 130A brushless ESC and 4-pole 3150kV 550 brushless motor that can propel this buggy to over 50mph (on a 3S LiPo)! To finish off the look, Losi specs the DB Pro with a killer-looking cage and body panels, massive rear wing, huge offroad tires and a roof-mounted lightbar. Just add your 2-3S LiPo and yank that trigger – this buggy is ready to go just about anywhere!

LOS03027T1 Losi Tenacity DB Pro RTR – Lucas Oil
Price: $429.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3wuc0Ph

LOS03027T1 Losi Tenacity DB Pro RTR – Fox Racing
Price: $429.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/305Bd6y

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Traxxas Hoss 4×4 VXL RTR

While we already have a couple Monster Trucks on this list, we have to give an honorable mention to the Traxxas Hoss. This truck has been on our radar for quite some time with is 4WD setup, large tires and brutally powerful VXL system, it can attain speeds of over 60mph right out of the box. Like the Rustler, everything about this rig is designed for maximum durability and performance but stuffed into a Monster Truck platform. A large front bumper, oversized tires and heavy duty this-and-that are all included to make this one mega-tough truck.

TRA90076-4-SRED Traxxas Hoss 4×4 VXL RTR
Price: $469.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3vwgEtY

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ARRMA Outcast 4S BLX Stunt Truck RTR

Ok, yes, one more MT, but what we absolutely LOVE about the ARRMA Outcast 4S BLX is the fact that it has the name Stunt Truck in the name! We’ve seen one of these in action and it is insane! First off, the Outcast has a very short wheelbase, allowing it to do crazy backflips from a standing start. Big air is also second nature to this rig thanks to the powerful ARRMA BLX120 brushless system! An aluminum chassis, HD drivetrain parts and a massive center brace all insure maximum durability during any test flights or 50+mph high speed passes! This thing is a monster-amount of fun!

ARA102692 ARRMA Outcast 4S BLX RTR
Price: $399.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3F1pYLC

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Team Associated Pro4 SC10 RTR

The final truck on our list is the Team Associated Pro4 SC10 RTR truck. This rig sits on AE’s Pro4 chassis and has high-end features like a stout 4WD drivetrain, fluid-filled differentials, oil-filled shocks, heavy duty turnbuckles and front and rear Short Course bumpers to help keep the truck healthy. Reedy electronics fill the chassis (3300kV brushless motor, ESC and servo) and it comes with some killer looking, high performance (and officially licensed) General Tire GT Grabber tires wrapped around Fifteen52 Turbomac wheels. While it may not be a full-on speed demon, the Pro4 SC10 will be equally at home on both a open field or at your local track – all for a generous price of under $340!

ASC20530 Team Associated Pro4 SC10 RTR – General Tire – Grey
Price: $319.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3c0VSuU

ASC20531 Team Associated Pro4 SC10 RTR – General Tire – Red
Price: $339.99
Buy: :https://bit.ly/3qBLS4b

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Well there you have it, our CompetitionX Christmas Series – Best Offroad Vehicles Under $500!

All of these rides would make a great gift for you first timer, basher or racer! They sit in a different level of fun, which is what RC is supposed to be about. Pick one up and help Grow Radio Control!

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