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Remote, seat belt, suspension: which ones actually say so?

Ride-On Features Compared

13 features across the 68 kids ride-ons in our Australian catalogue, counted only where the listing confirms them. 46 confirm a parent remote, 47 a seat belt or harness, 37 suspension and 9 a soft start. 42 confirm both a parent remote and a seat belt.

A feature counts only when the listing confirms it. "Not listed" does not mean a whip lacks it, only that the listing we checked does not say. Nothing here is Tiny Whips tested. If a feature matters to you, check the product page sources or ask the retailer before you buy. No paid placements. Methodology

Confirmed on the listing6V (8)12V (25)24V (35)All (68)
Parent remote0 of 818 of 2528 of 3546 of 68
Soft start1 of 82 of 256 of 359 of 68
Suspension1 of 810 of 2526 of 3537 of 68
Seat belt or harness1 of 817 of 2529 of 3547 of 68
Two or more speed modes0 of 813 of 2514 of 3527 of 68
Lights7 of 819 of 2534 of 3560 of 68
Opening doors0 of 810 of 2511 of 3521 of 68
Storage2 of 81 of 2511 of 3514 of 68
Reverse4 of 813 of 257 of 3524 of 68
Bluetooth0 of 83 of 2515 of 3518 of 68
USB1 of 87 of 2530 of 3538 of 68
MP3 or AUX audio3 of 813 of 2515 of 3531 of 68
Horn4 of 814 of 2512 of 3530 of 68

Which features matter

Our what actually matters guide sorts features into three groups, and this page follows it. A parent remote and soft start matter most for younger drivers. Suspension, a seat belt, lights, doors, storage and speed modes are nice to have. Bluetooth, music and horn sounds are mostly for fun and do not change how the car drives.

The parent remote gap

46 of 68 listings confirm a parent remote, 3 say there is none (Can-Am Renegade 24V Quad, Little Tacker Off Road Hero ATV 24V, Porsche 911 GT3 24V), and the rest do not say either way. None of the 8 6V listings confirm one. For a younger driver, a confirmed remote is worth filtering for. Our parent remote guide explains how they work, and the parent remote list shows every confirmed one with prices.

Seat belts

47 listings say a seat belt or harness is fitted. Use it if it is there, and see riding safely for the rest of our checklist.

Popular combinations

Whips whose listing confirms every feature named. Grouped by voltage, then name. Not a ranking.

Parent remote and seat belt

42 whips. You can take over from the remote, and the listing says a belt or harness is fitted.

Parent remote, seat belt and soft start

7 whips. Adds the gentler take-off our guide rates highly for younger drivers.

Costway Mercedes-Benz SL500 12V

Battery
12V
Age
3 to 8 yrs
Max load
30 kg
Also confirmed
Soft start, Suspension, Two or more speed modes, Lights, Opening doors, Horn

Specs, sources and prices

Mercedes-AMG G63 12V

Battery
12V
Age
3 to 6 yrs
Max load
30 kg
Also confirmed
Soft start, Suspension, Lights, MP3 or AUX audio

Specs, sources and prices

Costway Caterpillar UTV 24V

Battery
24V
Age
3 to 8 yrs
Max load
50 kg
Also confirmed
Soft start, Suspension, Lights, Storage, Horn

Specs, sources and prices

Kahuna Mercedes-AMG G63 Two-Seater 24V

Battery
24V
Age
3 to 7 yrs
Max load
60 kg
Also confirmed
Soft start, Suspension, Two or more speed modes, Lights, Opening doors, Bluetooth, USB, MP3 or AUX audio, Horn

Specs, sources and prices

KING Of UTVs 24V XL Buggy

Battery
24V
Age
Up to 12 yrs
Max load
Not stated
Also confirmed
Soft start, Suspension, Two or more speed modes, Lights, Opening doors, Reverse, Bluetooth, USB, MP3 or AUX audio

Specs, sources and prices

Porsche Macan Turbo 24V

Battery
24V
Age
Not stated
Max load
30 kg
Also confirmed
Soft start, Suspension, Lights, Bluetooth, USB, MP3 or AUX audio

Specs, sources and prices

Wrangler-Style 24V 4x4

Battery
24V
Age
3 to 8 yrs
Max load
40 kg
Also confirmed
Soft start, Suspension, Lights, Opening doors, Bluetooth, USB, MP3 or AUX audio

Specs, sources and prices

Parent remote, seat belt and suspension

27 whips. The same pair, plus suspension.

Matters a lot

Parent remote and soft start: control for younger drivers and a gentler take-off.

Parent remote: 46 of 68 confirmed

The listing says a parent remote control is included. Grouped by voltage, then name.

Soft start: 9 of 68 confirmed

The listing names a soft start or slow start. Grouped by voltage, then name.

Nice to have

Suspension, working lights, a seat belt or harness, opening doors, storage and speed modes.

Suspension: 37 of 68 confirmed

The listing says the whip has suspension. Grouped by voltage, then name.

Seat belt or harness: 47 of 68 confirmed

The listing says a seat belt or harness is fitted. Grouped by voltage, then name.

Two or more speed modes: 27 of 68 confirmed

The listing states a number of speeds or speed modes (2 or more). Grouped by voltage, then name.

Lights: 60 of 68 confirmed

The listing says it has lights. Grouped by voltage, then name.

Opening doors: 21 of 68 confirmed

The listing says the doors open. Grouped by voltage, then name.

Storage: 14 of 68 confirmed

The listing names a boot, tray, tub or storage space. Grouped by voltage, then name.

Reverse: 24 of 68 confirmed

The listing says it can drive in reverse. Grouped by voltage, then name.

Mostly for fun

Bluetooth and MP3 audio and horn sounds. Great if your child loves them, but they do not change how the car drives.

Bluetooth: 18 of 68 confirmed

The listing says it has Bluetooth. Grouped by voltage, then name.

USB: 38 of 68 confirmed

The listing says it has a USB port. Grouped by voltage, then name.

MP3 or AUX audio: 31 of 68 confirmed

The listing names an MP3 player, AUX input or music player. Grouped by voltage, then name.

Horn: 30 of 68 confirmed

The listing says it has a horn. Grouped by voltage, then name.

Shop the gift guide by age

For 2 year olds

Their very first whip.

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For 3 year olds

The classic first Christmas whip.

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For 4 year olds

Past toddler. Not done growing.

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For 5 year olds

Ready to drive themselves.

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For 6 year olds

Bigger yard. Bigger whip.

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For 7 year olds

Too big for the toddler car.

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For 8 year olds

Bigger kids. Bigger rides.

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For 9 and 10 year olds

The short list for big kids.

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