I’ve owned several RC cars over the years, but this scaled-down replica of Bugatti Veyron is by far the best looking and the most powerful in this class of toy cars. It is a really beautiful replica of the real thing, and in and of itself would be a great showpiece to have around. It is also a very powerful RC car with a battery that can last you for a really long time.

The car is for the most part made of the very high quality metal, and it feels very sturdy. I would have liked, for instance, if the doors could be opened, like in similar smaller diecast models, but this is not a major issue as far as I am concerned.

This toy car, just like the real one, sits really low and close to the ground. This creates a bit of an issue for using this car on anything except very flat and smooth surfaces. Thick carpets are a no-go, as are rough pavements, and don’t even think about going off-road with this thing. Even on a relatively smooth pavements you’ll have to deal with an occasional uneven patch, which will over time leave numerous scratches.

The rechargeable battery is very good, at least compared to all the other RC cars in this category that I’ve tried to use. I was able to go on a two mile walk around the neighborhood with this car, and I still had plenty of juice left over. The battery is a bit inconvenient to remove (you will need a screwdriver), and the non-standard charger does not give you any indications of the charge level. To be on the safe side I would leave it charging overnight.

The remote control is probably the biggest disappointment with this car. It is on a small side, not very sturdy, and not very easy to use. The car seems to have only one speed (very fast), which doesn’t make it very maneuverable. It is especially hard to use indoors, and I would not recommend it for such situations at all.

I overall liked this car. I wish it were easier to maneuver, as that would make it a really great RC car. However, even without all the RC features this makes for a really cool showpiece diecast car. I really like ti and enjoy looking at it at my curio cabinet, where I keep it for most of the time.

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