Power Wheels Dune Racer Review & Ratings

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Power Wheels Dune Racer Review

For the sake of comparison, I also have the more traditional Power Wheels Barbie Jammin Jeep Wrangler, which, admittedly, isn't as boy-oriented in terms of cosmetics.
Out of the box, my very first thought was "is that a box steel frame?". Sure enough, it was. The Dune Racer seemed pretty serious. So serious, in fact, that it wasn't until I was in to step 12 or so, before I noticed that the wheels even have directional treads. (Note to parents / assemblers: the front wheels are helpfully marked "left" and "right". The rear wheels, which go on before the front wheels, have no such marking, and are not designed to ever come off of the axle after being installed.)
Total assembly time on my own was a good hour plus. Easily twice the time of a "normal" Power Wheels model, but in retrospect, for good reason. Between the steel frame and metal tubing, the Dune Racer is designed to take some abuse, and that means many more pieces to assemble. With the exception of the wheels, assembly was pretty straightforward and pieces all lined up as they should. There was a fair amount of moving the Dune Racer on its side to complete assembly steps, and the plastic scratched easily on my concrete driveway. Definitely save the cardboard to set the Dune Racer on when you assemble it.
Unlike most of the "battery under the hood" Power Wheels models, the Dune Racer battery goes in a flap in the rear. Getting the battery in and out isn't the easiest thing in the world, and the instructions for battery orientation are pretty hopeless on this step. Suffice it to say: the door doesn't push the battery in further. If it doesn't close easily, the battery's not aligned right.
Because of the seating position, battery placement, and directional treads on the tires, the Dune Racer gets traction like I've never seen from any Power Wheels model before. I'm not saying it's an awesome beach toy, but it can definitely stand up to lawn use.
A couple of weird things worth pointing out: The seating position is pretty close to a dune buggy, rather than a car or chair, so shorter kids may have a harder time reaching the pedal than in a more traditional Power Wheels toy. For reference, my daughter's pushing 4T, and she's just tall enough to comfortably use the pedal. Also, the steering wheel is more of a batwing than a wheel. It kind of confuses kids initially, but more importantly, makes the Dune Racer a royal pain to maneuver if you're the one picking it up by its back wheels to move out of a yard, or in to a garage / shed.
All things being equal, the Dune Racer is probably the best motorized toy I've seen in its price range.

Power Wheels Dune Racer Overview

The Fisher-Price Power Wheels Dune Racer provides a safe and fun way to get your kids into the driving action. Designed for outdoor use, this off-road vehicle features a Monster Traction drive system that enables it to go on hard surfaces, wet grass, and rough terrain. Its sturdy steel frame with flashy chrome accents boasts an open cockpit design that is roomy enough to handle two riders. With two forward drive speeds, one reverse speed, and a 12-volt rechargeable battery, this Dune Racer offers hours of fun for ages three and up.

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