Due to the constraints of supply and demand, or just not having $70,000 lying around, owning a Land Rover Defender may seem like a pipe dream.
It turns out ownership is more attainable than you think, as long as you’re content with a compact model.
How compact are we talking?
Approximately one-tenth the size of a full-capacity SUV. That said, don’t let the petite size of the Traxxas TRX-4 Scale and Trail Crawler fool you. The remote-controlled off-roader is designed to do big things.
With a heavy-duty steel frame with molded cross members, waterproof electronics system and oil-filled coil-over GTS shocks, the Scale and Trail Crawler front and rear differentials that can be adjusted remotely using its controller and a high/low range transmission.
Adding to the fun, besides the realistic lights, and bumpers, is a powerful 21T Titan motor that provides torque, speed and can run for up to two hours on a single charge.
At $450, the mini model ain’t cheap, but it is still $69,550 less than one of its big brothers.
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