12V Licensed Audi SQ8 Kids Ride On Car with Soft Start, Parent Remote, 3 Speeds and Two 12V Motors, 38.5 in, White

A ride on that goes from nothing to full speed as soon as the pedal moves will frighten a toddler once and then be avoided for a month.

The soft start ramps the motors up rather than switching them on, and the maker draws the two curves side by side to show the difference. Paired with the lowest of the three remote settings it makes a first session something an adult can walk beside.

White with silver trim

White panels against silver wheels and black mirrors, which shows the coupe roofline and the moulded body creases more clearly than the darker colours.

In the seat

One seat with a padded back and a belt across it, a proper steering wheel and a foot pedal on the floor. The doors are moulded shut on this model, so a child steps in over the sill. The seat back is padded and stands 9.5 in tall behind a 12.5 in cushion.

What drives it

Two 12V motors on a rechargeable 12V battery, published at 1.86 to 3.1 mph. Two motors rather than one is what lets a car this light pull away on grass edges and cobbles.

Console and sound

A moulded panel with a speaker, music play, song selection, volume and a power display. The horn and the engine sound sit on the steering wheel itself. Volume is a separate button, so the soundtrack can be turned down without switching it off.

The maker states an official licence, with badged grille, wheels and plate.

On a rechargeable 12V battery at a published 1.86 to 3.1 mph.

Parent control mode, with manual mode as the alternative.

The maker's curve shows speed rising gently rather than jumping.

Four treaded wheels on shock absorbers.

Music play, song selection, volume and a power display.

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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 gentle pull away and three remote speed settings mean the first few drives can be kept slow and predictable. The lowest remote setting sits well below the 3.1 mph ceiling.

Wooden floor sits on the maker's surface list beside asphalt and cobbles, and the car is narrow enough for a hallway at 19 in.

A stated Audi SQ8 licence, a badged grille and wheel centres, lit headlamps and an engine sound on the wheel.

What we stand behind

• Speed, motor and battery ratings, dimensions and seat size are the manufacturer's published figures.
• The manufacturer states this is an officially licensed Audi SQ8 design.
• No age range and no weight capacity is published for this model, so neither is stated.
• No run time, charge time or remote control range is published.
• A toy for supervised play on private property. Never on a road, a sidewalk or a bike path.

What does soft start mean?

The motors come up to speed gradually rather than switching on at full power. The manufacturer prints the curve on its own panel.

How fast does it go?

1.86 to 3.1 mph, with three speed settings on the parent remote.

What age is it for?

The manufacturer does not publish an age range or a weight capacity for this model. The seat measures 12.5 in by 7.5 in with a 9.5 in back.

Can it be used indoors?

Wooden floor is one of the three surfaces the maker names, alongside asphalt and cobbled road.

What is in the box?

The car, the parent remote and a charger. The charging port sits behind a flap on the body.