Top 10 Best Tamiya RC Cars

Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Tamiya RC Car

1. Tamiya 57741L Tamiya RC Car

Tamiya 57741L First Impressions

It’s awesome!

The heavy duty wheels are seriously tough. Would highly recommend this car! The car can perform 360 spins at high speed. Really impressed by this little Tamiya RC Car. I've had a few people ask me questions about it.

  • 1/10 XB series No.41 XB Hornet Painted finished goods 57741
  • ¦ (4 AA batteries) for transmitter power supply is sold separately
  • Complete electric radio control car that you can enjoy running as soon as you take out of the box and charge the battery. Separately purchased 4 AA size batteries for transmitter.
  • The body was painted and marked, the body was assembled, the transmitter was a wheel trigger type suitable for car maneuvering.
  • High performance Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) with smooth speed adjustment is installed.
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Tamiya 57741L Final Thoughts

Personal preference.

I admit I'm just a kid in a 41yr old body. For the price, you can't go wrong. Good design and easy to clean. As with all R/C cars, you need to avoid the curbs. When you're not using the car, turn off the power.

Overall Score
4.5


(75 Points)

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2. Tamiya 57743L Tamiya RC Car

Tamiya 57743L First Impressions

But boy it is a good time.

He figured it out in a few minutes. It travels quite a distance away, too. My nephew is going to love this Tamiya RC Car! It seems well made for the price. 360 degree fast spin is just awesome.

  • Tamiya 57743 No. 43 1/10 Xb Series Xb Wilde Willy 2 Painted Finished Product Tamiya
  • TAMIYA 57743 Wild Willy 2 WR02 RTR
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Tamiya 57743L Final Thoughts

It is built pretty solid.

Has different stunt operation modes. It was very zippy and a ton of fun to drive. It’s good for playing outside too. Tamiya provided fast, great service. This is something i have never seen before.

Overall Score
4.8


(65 Points)

3. Tamiya 300058566 Tamiya RC Car

Tamiya 300058566 First Impressions

The lights make it real.

Goes over tougher terrain with ease! I am very glad I gave these a chance! We simply love this small but amazing toy. I've had a few people ask me questions about it. Really impressed by this little Tamiya RC Car.

  • Tamiya 58566 RC Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3 AMG - TT02
  • Made by Tamiya
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Tamiya 300058566 Final Thoughts

I'm not disappointed.

I am very glad I gave these a chance! Controls are very responsive and it’s fast. The heavy duty wheels are seriously tough. This little guy is fun to use. It does lots of different moves.

Overall Score
4.1


(20 Points)

4. Tamiya 95060-000 Tamiya RC Car

Tamiya 95060-000 First Impressions

Very fast at great price.

I am having way too much fun with it myself. Durable - takes a hit pretty well. This battery has worked well. I bought this for my boys ages 3, 7, and 9. The car was great, and had fun using it.

  • TAMIYA 95060 JR 1/32 Avante Jr. Clear Body VS Chassis Yellow
  • TAMIYA 95060 JR 1/32 Avante Jr. Clear Body VS Chassis Yellow
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Tamiya 95060-000 Final Thoughts

Very good quality.

Would definitely like to get another one. Bought this for my grandson to play with outside. It keeps up with wherever you place it. It holds its charge for a long time too! They are all also rather inexpensive.

Overall Score
4.2


(15 Points)

Honorable Mentions - More Top Selling Tamiya RC Cars

5. Tamiya 300058564 Tamiya RC Car

Tamiya 300058564 First Impressions

Immediately needs tires.

It’s quick and the turning is very responsive. It is a nice looking Tamiya RC Car and fund to drive. Its really good toy for kids. As with all R/C cars, you need to avoid the curbs. This has been their new favorite toy.

  • Tamiya 58564 1/10 Toyota Land Cruiser 40 CC-01 Black 4WD Kit
  • TAMIYA 58564 1/10 Toyota Land Cruiser 40 CC01 Black Sp.
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Tamiya 300058564 Final Thoughts

Great value.

Great seller will buy from again! I am still getting the hang of it. Also great to see the status of your system. Be picky where you run it though. The product arrived 2 days early.

Overall Score
4.0


(13 Points)

6. Tamiya 300058599 Tamiya RC Car

Tamiya 300058599 First Impressions

Great first Tamiya RC Car.

My great-grand son loves his car. The car can perform 360 spins at high speed. The car is really nice, tough and rigid. It is colorful and rechargeable. Great toy for a very good price!

  • 58599 Raybrig NSX Concept-GT TT-02 On Road
  • Made by Tamiya
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Tamiya 300058599 Final Thoughts

Great fit and finish.

This awesome Tamiya RC Car is so cool. I built it up within half a day. My son really enjoys playing with this car. The over all quality is very high. I got this for my nephew and he loves it.

Overall Score
4.1


(10 Points)

7. Tamiya 300058589 Tamiya RC Car

Tamiya 300058589 First Impressions

Very good quality.

Even the little ones can learn to operate. The heavy duty wheels are seriously tough. Bought this for my grandson to play with outside. For the price, you can't go wrong. This toy was bought for my 10 year old nephew.

  • 1/12 Land Cruiser 40 Pick Up Gf-01
  • TAMIYA 58589 1/10 Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Pickup GF01
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Tamiya 300058589 Final Thoughts

This car is so fast!

I definitely recommend this Tamiya RC Car. Its a good starter remote car. It was very zippy and a ton of fun to drive. This Tamiya RC Car has lived up to its claims and more. Order extra numbers and cotter pins and batteries.

Overall Score
4.7


(10 Points)

8. Tamiya 47362 Tamiya RC Car

Tamiya 47362 First Impressions

Great battery life!

Fits perfect, bearings fit just right. My sons are aged 8 & 11 and are having a blast. This one looks very nice and paint is very shiny. It does lots of different moves. I got this for my nephew and he loves it.

  • Tamiya America, Inc 1/10 Porsche Turbo RSR Black Edition TA-02SW 4WD Kit (Type 934), TAM47362
  • Tamiya America, Inc 1/10 Porsche Turbo RSR Black Edition TA-02SW 4WD Kit (Type 934), TAM47362
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Tamiya 47362 Final Thoughts

Lotta fun for the money.

When you're not using the car, turn off the power. Maybe gravel, but grass is out of the question. Battle mode is nearly impossible. The race car is very simple to use. Has different stunt operation modes.

Overall Score
5.0


(8 Points)

9. Tamiya 57869L Tamiya RC Car

Tamiya 57869L First Impressions

Very good quality.

Maybe gravel, but grass is out of the question. It's been a great bonding experience for them. The heavy duty wheels are seriously tough. Its really good toy for kids. This would be a perfect gift for Kids.

  • 1/10 XB Series No.169 Ferrari 57869 (Japan Import)
  • TAMIYA 57869 XB RTR LaFerrari TT02
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Tamiya 57869L Final Thoughts

I love it.

They flip over and continue moving. This awesome Tamiya RC Car is so cool. The car itself is a lot of fun. Its a good starter remote car. The car does flips and it quite powerful.

Overall Score
4.8


(7 Points)

10. Tamiya TAM58666 Tamiya RC Car

Tamiya TAM58666 First Impressions

This is a great Tamiya RC Car.

My two grand kids love this stunt car! The colors and print all look very professional. We really had so much fun playing with the car. Don't forget to get batteries for the remote. Nice upgrade to my late 80s Tamiya Hornet.

  • Tamiya America, Inc 1/10 Comical Hornet WR-02CB 2WD Buggy Kit, TAM58666
  • Tamiya America, Inc 1/10 Comical Hornet WR-02CB 2WD Buggy Kit, TAM58666
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Tamiya TAM58666 Final Thoughts

What's not to like.

It is colorful and rechargeable. It is quick and has great torque off the line. We love this Tamiya RC Car and highly recommend it! My boys are definitely gonna love this one! It’s good for playing outside too.

Overall Score
4.8


(7 Points)