While the days of riding along in a Radio Flyer red wagon or pedaling down the street in a Big Wheel may not be totally in the past, kids these days want more modern ride options. One look at the options available and you’ll be wishing you were a kid again. From spinning cars to models officially licensed by Land Rover and Mercedes Benz, here are our favorite riding cars for children.
Get ready to spin
This rechargeable ride-on toy car can spin a full 360 degrees using a joystick or remote controls. It features a tough plastic shell, a safety belt, anti-flat tires and can reach a speed of 0.75mph. Even better – no assembly is required; it’s ready to go straight out of the box.
Recommended for ages 3 to 8
Oh wow, who doesn’t want their own Land Rover? This two-seater is actually officially licensed by the luxury vehicle manufacturer. It probably has more enviable features than your actual car – four-wheel suspension, treaded tires, LED headlights, a horn and more. You can even listen to music by plugging in your device into the auxiliary output. Children can drive manually or parents can use the remote control to take over the wheel.
Authentic experience
Remember you’re buying this car for your children – not yourself. But who could blame you for wanting to take this Mercedes Benz for a spin. Designed for children 3 to 6, it can be driven in either manual mode or via remote control. It has forward and reverse function along with three speeds. LED lights, a power display and MP3 player complete the experience.
Plenty of safety features
Growing up in the 1980s, I always wanted a Jeep Renegade – it seemed to me the epitome of coolness in a decade when style was just as important as substance. Long story short, I never got one. Too bad this number from Uenjoy wasn’t around then. Its speed can reach 2.5mph thanks to two 12-volt motors that operate on a rechargeable battery. It’s suitable for ages 1 to 6.
Suitable for ages 3 to 7
Are you sure this is a toy? It looks like the real McCoy. It can drive 5mph forward or 2.5mph in reverse. Metal sidebars are included to provide hand support, and a power lock brake system is there for additional security.
Steve Spears is editor of Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. He is based in Orlando and counts St. Augustine, Key West and the Gulf Beaches among his favorite destinations in the state.
