12V 2 Seater Kids Ride On UTV with Spring Suspension, 3 Point Belts, Lockable Doors and Parental Remote, 130 lb Capacity, Black

Most ride-ons bolt the wheels straight to the body. On a cracked driveway, a paver lip or a speed bump, the whole car jars and the child's teeth go with it.

This buggy carries suspension springs on all four corners, and the maker photographs it over speed bumps, gravel and lawn as well as asphalt. The ride stays flat where a rigid toy hops.

A buggy rather than a car

Open sides, a roll cage over the cabin and a high ride height. The shape is what gives it ground clearance, which matters far more than the paint on rough ground.

Every number the maker prints

12 V battery and motor, ages 3 and up, 130 lb capacity, one or two riders, 1.24 to 2.5 mph, one to two hours of play and an eight to twelve hour recharge. The drawing puts it at 46.5 in long and 29 in wide.

Ground the maker shows it on

Asphalt, speed bumps, gravel and lawn. That is a broader list than most 12 V toys print. Terrain guides still warn that thick grass and slopes ask more of a 12 V drive than it has, so flat is the word to hold onto.

Doors, belts and a box at the back

Both doors lock. Both seats have belts. Behind them sits an open storage box for the things a child insists on bringing. The headlights are real lamps rather than printed lenses.

A spring at each corner, which the manufacturer credits for steadier driving over bumps.

The record lists a 3 point belt for each seat, with a combined 130 lb capacity.

Both doors open for getting in and lock shut for riding.

The 2.4G remote offers three speed settings, against two when the child drives it. Remote batteries are not included.

Both driving modes ease away from a standstill instead of snapping to full speed.

Working headlamps plus coloured strips along the body, which are most of the appeal after dusk.

Wireless connection, USB port, FM radio, music buttons, volume and a power display on the dash.

An open box behind the seats for toys, and a horn on the steering wheel.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $150. Some remote areas, PO boxes and surcharge regions may be excluded or cost extra.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

A driveway with a lip at the garage, or a path with joints, is exactly what the springs are for.

130 lb is the capacity for the buggy as a whole, so add both children before you decide.

Three speeds on the remote against two in manual mode means an adult can pick a slower setting than the child can.

What we stand behind

• Speed, capacity, age, play time and recharge time are all the manufacturer's published figures.
• The colour field on this record reads 'Pink/red' even though the listing and its photos are black. We describe what the photos show.
• The record says 3 to 8 years in its feature list and the maker's own panel says 3 and up. Both are shown rather than one being chosen.
• No certification is claimed on this record, so none is repeated.
• A toy for supervised play on private property. Never on a road, a sidewalk or a bike path.

How long does it run on one charge?

The manufacturer publishes one to two hours of play and an eight to twelve hour recharge. Two children, grass or a slope will all pull that towards the lower end.

What is the weight limit?

130 lb for the buggy, not per seat. Add both riders together. The age given is 3 and up on the maker's own panel and 3 to 8 years in the record's feature list.

How fast is it?

1.24 to 2.5 mph, which is roughly 2 to 4 km/h. That is slower than an adult walking, which is unusual for a buggy this size and makes it easy to supervise.

Does the remote need batteries?

Yes, and the manufacturer notes they are not included. Buy a pair before the first day. The buggy's own 12 V battery and charger are supplied.

Can it handle gravel and grass?

The maker's own photo panel shows it on gravel and lawn as well as asphalt and speed bumps, with spring suspension underneath. Independent terrain guides still put thick grass and inclines beyond a 12 V drive, so expect flat, short surfaces to work best.

Are the doors safe for a small child?

Both doors lock shut, which is what stops a passenger swinging one open while moving. Each seat also has a 3 point belt.