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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.
Steel Frame is Built for Safety
The Power Wheels Dune Racer is constructed with a sturdy steel frame that supports a maximum weight of 130 pounds. Sleek chrome accents on the rims, bumper, and shifter highlight its durable bright green plastic exterior. A pair of metal sidebars provides stable hand supports, while the pretend seatbelts with Velcro fasteners help get kids in the habit of buckling up. For added safety, the interior of the vehicle features smooth contours and rounded edges to protect against cuts and scratches.
Monster Traction Drives on Rough Terrain
The Power Wheels Dune Racer is designed to navigate rough terrain for off-road fun. The vehicle's big, rugged tires and Monster Traction drive system keep it from getting stuck--hard surfaces, lush lawns, wet grass, gravel, and mud are no obstacle at all! Common backyard bumps like tree roots, ruts, sidewalk and driveway edges, and garden hoses are also easily navigable.
Two Speeds for Beginners and Advanced Users
Whether your child is a beginner or an advanced driver, the Dune Racer's two driving speeds can accommodate him or her. The vehicle features an electronic power lock braking system that automatically stops the vehicle when your child's foot lifts from the pedal. A shifter with high-speed lockout for beginners provides custom control of driving speeds--low speed for normal 2-1/2-mph cruising, and high speed for maximum 5-mph racing. The vehicle can also shift into reverse for convenient backing up.
The Power Wheels Dune Racer performed remarkably well in testing. The vehicle took approximately 90 minutes to assemble and 18 hours to fully charge. Its solid construction and low center of gravity provided optimal handling and balance. Thanks to its 12-volt rechargeable battery, the vehicle drove with sufficient power backwards and forwards, providing an enjoyable ride. However, steering capability was somewhat limited, and the plastic tires easily wear on hard surfaces. Despite these concerns, kids will likely appreciate the sleek styling, powerful handling, and custom controls.
About Fisher-Price Power Wheels
The first Power Wheels vehicles came rolling along in 1971. Every Power Wheels vehicle is designed, manufactured, and tested to the highest standards, meeting precise specifications and rigorous laboratory tests. Before they're produced, Power Wheels vehicles are put to the test by kids, both in the Fisher-Price onsite Play Lab and through the Fisher-Price in-home test program, to make sure they're age appropriate, easy to operate, and, of course, fun.
The Power Wheels Dune Racer is backed by a one-year limited warranty on the vehicle and six-month limited warranty on the battery.
What's in the Box
Fisher-Price Power Wheels Dune Racer, 12-volt battery, charger, screws and locknuts, assembly wrench, sticker sheet, and instructions.
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Customer Reviews
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.
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