{"product_id":"mjx-hyper-go-16218-rc-car-1-16-off-road-brushless-basher-2s-2000mah-included-3s-capable","title":"MJX Hyper Go 16218 RC Car 1:16 Off Road Brushless Basher 2S 2000mAh INCLUDED\/3S Capable","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16208 was our best-selling RC car of 2025, hands down. Genuinely tough, brilliant to drive, and loved by everyone from complete beginners buying their first hobby-grade car to experienced drivers who just wanted a proper little basher to have fun with. If you followed the 16208 story, you'll also know that a huge number of owners ended up modding theirs to take bigger batteries, because the stock pack was the one weak spot on an otherwise stellar car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 16218 sorts that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16218 is the 2026 replacement for the 16208, in the refreshed MJX Hyper Go range. From the outside it's deliberately similar to the outgoing model, and that's a good thing: the 16208 was a stunner, and the 16218 keeps that same aggressive monster truck stance, the same tall 40mm ride height, the same big chunky off-road tyres, and the same \"get out of my way\" attitude. The proportions are what made the 16208 so confident on rough ground and so much fun to bash with, and MJX have sensibly left them alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's changed is what's in the box. The 16218 now ships with a 2S 2000mAh battery, nearly double the capacity of the pack the old 16208 came with. Longer runtimes, more grunt, and up to 46km\/h top speed on the stock 2S in ideal conditions on a smooth surface. Fit a 3S pack and you'll see up to 70km\/h in the same conditions. That extra capacity from a bigger pack does exactly what modders used to unlock by swapping the battery tray, without any of the effort. The 16218 is fully 3S capable whenever you want to go all-in, no other modifications required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything else is what made the 16208 great: 2845 four-pole brushless motor with cooling fan and metal heat sink, 45A brushless ESC, 17g digital steering servo, full metal drivetrain (metal drive shaft, powder metallurgy gears, metal CVDs, metal differentials), metal oil-filled shocks, full ball bearings, water-resistant and dust-proof electronics, and the updated 2.4GHz T3D transmitter with a proper variable throttle limiter pot (a big step up from the 70%\/100% switch on the old range's remote): dial in exactly the top speed you want, for whoever's driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16218 has the tallest ride height in the new 1:16 Hyper Go range at 40mm. Confident on grass, gravel, dirt, mud, uneven ground; genuinely happy on smoother surfaces too. If you're not sure where you'll drive most of the time, if this is a first hobby-grade car for you or someone you're buying for, or if you loved the 16208 and want its properly-sorted successor: this is probably the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2026 replacement for the best-selling 16208, with the same aggressive monster truck body and stance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 2S 2000mAh battery included, nearly double the capacity of what the old 16208 shipped with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 46km\/h on stock 2S in ideal conditions on a smooth surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 70km\/h on 3S in the same conditions, no other modifications required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 18 minutes runtime per pack (depending on driving style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable throttle limiter pot on the new T3D transmitter: dial the top speed anywhere from crawl to full send, a big step up from the old range's 70%\/100% switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTallest ride height in the range at 40mm: brilliant off-road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2845 four-pole brushless motor with cooling fan and metal heat sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45A brushless ESC with metal heat sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17g digital steering servo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4WD with full metal drivetrain: metal drive shaft, powder metallurgy gears, metal CVDs, metal differentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal oil-filled hydraulic shocks all round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ball bearings throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-resistant and dust-proof electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated 2.4GHz T3D transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lights, controllable from the transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheelie bar included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK stock, dispatched same day in most cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x MJX 1\/16 Scale 16218 Monster Truck with 2.4GHz radio system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 2S 2000mAh battery (deans t-style connector)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x USB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Wheelie bar assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x User manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Hexagon wrench and screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired to Complete\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x AA batteries for the transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for most ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e Younger drivers can absolutely enjoy this car with adult supervision; the new T3D transmitter has a proper variable throttle limiter pot (not the 70%\/100% switch of the old range), so you can dial the top speed all the way down for tiny hands and inch it up as their skills grow. All children are different, so if in doubt, or they can't be trusted not to set it to max speed the minute you turn your back, they should always be supervised!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1-16-scale-rc-cars\"\u003eBrowse all 1:16 Scale RC Cars\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mjx-hyper-go\"\u003eBrowse all MJX Hyper Go RC Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MJX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58255309308168,"sku":"MJX16218","price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2398\/4648\/files\/MJX162187_jpg.webp?v=1784326667","url":"https:\/\/thetruckmonster.co.uk\/products\/mjx-hyper-go-16218-rc-car-1-16-off-road-brushless-basher-2s-2000mah-included-3s-capable","provider":"The Truck Monster","version":"1.0","type":"link"}