Kyosho MX-01 Mini-Z 4X4 Readyset w/Jimny Sierra Body (Green) & 2.4GHz Radio
About this part
One of the main draws of the MINI-Zs has always been the greater emphasis of body detail and quality of finish, and the 4x4 surpasses existing benchmarks set by the MINI-Z series. The body is molded with thicker material to better resist crash damage from operation in rough terrain. Incorporating the same ladder- style frame of real 4WD vehicles, the MINI-Z 4x4 boasts a 3-link rigid axle suspension combining what would normally be two upper links into a single upper A-arm to deliver maximum suspension movement. A specially designed high-torque steering servo enables this machine to throw its elbows around in the hard terrain for excellent performance in the toughest rock-crawler conditions. The high-torque 130-size motor brings out the beast in the MINI-Z 4x4, specially geared to run well in the low to medium speed ranges common in crawling.
Designed to balance exquisite style, scale detail and superior driving performance, all the MINI-Z 4x4 needs is eight AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately). Whether you take your MINI-Z 4x4 to your local park or just crawl across your own desktop, the Mini-Z 4x4 is a mini crawler that delivers a full range of scale crawling performance in a smaller, compact package.
- Molded with a thick body material for a crash resistance
- Extreme scale detail of Jimny Sierra Body
- Incorporated ladder- style frame of real 4WD vehicles
- 3-link rigid axle suspension
- Specially designed high-torque steering servo
- High-torque 130-size motor
- (1) Complete chassis with built in electronics
- (1) Factory painted body complete with fine details
- (1) KT531P 2.4GHz transmitter
- (6) Pinion gear set (10T, 12T, 14T, 16T, 18T, 20T)
- (3) Pinion gear spacers
- (4) AAA batteries for the transmitter
- (4) AAA batteries for the chassis
Reviews4.8 · 4 reviews
This little car is great, I was a little turned off by the price tag but once you hold it and run it around some obstacles you will find out why. All the control surfaces are very precise and articulated, the suspension travel is very good, and it all makes for a great driving experience. One of the things I like most is the scale appearance AND performance. This crawler ditched the oversized tires and enormous lift for a scale appearance and tire size, this makes crawling much more realistic and forces you to really think through obstacles rather than shove your way through like most other high end crawlers. Is it pricey? Yes. Yes it is. But this isn’t meant to be a first rc car and intro into the hobby, this is an extremely scale replica that has an excellent chassis and scale crawling potential. It is truly a beauty to watch it cruise around the mini trails. Overall I think this product is well worth the price and deserves a spot on my shelf.
Great little rig. Super detailed and capable. Needs a little more knobby tires
Since this my 1st RC car in a long time. This is a newbie review. This is my 1st crawler RC. Its been a couple of months since having my Kyosho Mini Z Jimny. It's a nice scale Jimny! I love how detailed the body is. Even the wheels match what one would get if they bought a new Jimny off the car lot. After some performance upgrades like brass wheel knuckles and weights, it performed better. However the universal joint broke and had to find an axle replacement kit to fix. I then upgraded to a steel universal joint which seems more solid than the plastic ones. I then bought more stuff to satisfy my new addiction. Its a nice RC car and runs smoother compared to my SCX24 C10 (Which I bought after the Jimny). I would say its not as powerful as my custom SCX24 C10 as that car has an upgraded barrage motor with all the upgrades one can buy. Still I really like my Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4 (which is now a Jeep after buying the body elsewhere).
Amain hobies is priced better than anyone, has fast delivery, and the Kyosho Mini Z is AWESOME! I've had all the other RC cars...Losi Buggy, Hornet, Super Beetle, Nitro Rustler....but the size and speed of the Kyosho Mini 4x4 is perfect for outdoor garden crawling or indoor obstacle courses. I love that is runs on AAA batteries, which means I don't have to hassle with a charger or have to deal with downtime due to a dead battery. Side story...I've put stickers on the mini so it looks very similar to the new Ford Bronco and I've put videos of it carpet crawling through obstacle courses on a Bronco social medial group site. I've since given several members the link to the amain site so they could buy one for themselves. Thank you.
Reviewers consistently describe the Kyosho MX-01 Mini-Z 4X4 Jimny Sierra (Green) readyset as detailed, scale-accurate and capable on obstacles, with precise controls and good suspension travel. Several note the price is high but feel it suits enthusiasts rather than beginners. One reviewer reported the plastic universal joint breaking early, which was fixed with an axle kit and a steel joint upgrade. Another suggested more aggressive tires would help. Reviewers also praise the AAA battery operation and the scale-correct tire size that makes crawling more realistic. Sample size is small, and one review is largely about the retailer rather than the car.
- + Detailed, scale-accurate body
- + Precise, articulated controls
- + Good suspension travel
- + Realistic scale tires and crawling
- − High price for the size
- − Plastic universal joint can break
- − Stock tires may need more bite
- − Requires upgrades for best performance