MJX Hyper Go buying guide

How the MJX model numbers work

Once you know the pattern, the Hyper Go numbers are easy to read. The first one or two digits give the scale, and the rest identify the model:

• 162xx is 1/16 scale (16207, 16208, 16210, 16212, 16213, 16218).
• 142xx is 1/14 off-road (the 14209 and 14210 truggies).
• 143xx is 1/14 on-road rally and drift (14301 to 14304).
• 102xx and 103xx are 1/10: trucks in the 102 series, rally cars in the 103 series.
• 73xx is 1/7 rally (7303 and 7304).
• H16x models (H16E, H16H) are 1/16 brushed trucks with a GPS module, and H8H is the 1/8 crawler.

Within a series, the cars usually share a chassis and electronics and differ in body, tyres and the battery supplied. That is good news for spares, because one set of parts often fits several models.

The 1/16 range: 16207, 16208, 16209, 16210 and the 2026 models

The 1/16 cars are the core of the Hyper Go range and the best place for most people to start. They are about 31cm long, weigh roughly a kilo, and use a 2845 brushless motor with a 45A speed controller. They fit in a rucksack and are quick enough on grass to keep an adult interested.

16207 vs 16208 vs 16209 vs 16210

Mechanically, these four are close relatives. The differences that matter are the body and the battery. The 16207 buggy sits lower and comes with a 3S pack, so it is the fastest out of the box and the best on short grass and smooth dirt. The 16208 and 16209 are the same monster truck in blue and pink, with bigger tyres and more ground clearance for long grass and kerbs. The 16210 truggy sits between the two: wide, stable and forgiving, which makes it the easiest to drive fast on rough ground.

If you are torn, pick by surface. Smooth ground and speed: 16207. Rough garden or park: 16210. Jumps and bashing: a monster truck.

What changed for 2026

The 16218 is the 2026 version of the 16208 monster truck. It looks almost identical; the main change is an improved battery compartment. The 16212 truggy and 16213 buggy (which comes with two body shells) complete the new trio. All three are on pre-order at £119.99; the product pages show the expected UK arrival date.

The brushed H16E and H16H

These look like the brushless 1/16 cars but use a brushed 390 motor, with a claimed top speed of 38 to 40 kph. They are the gentlest Hyper Go models and the best fit for younger drivers. The GPS module and phone app log top speed and route, which children love. If a child outgrows one, the step to a brushless 16210 or 16218 is an obvious next car.

The 1/14 range: 14209, 14210 and 14301 to 14304

The 1/14 cars are slightly larger than the 1/16s and split into two families. The 14209 and 14210 are off-road truggies; the 14210 is the later V3, with an alloy steering assembly and hex screws throughout. They are good cars, but a 1/16 truggy does a very similar job for less money.

The 14301 to 14304 are a different idea: 1/14 on-road cars for tarmac, car parks and gravel. They run a 2845 brushless motor and 45A speed controller on a 2S 2000mAh LiPo, with a claimed 42 to 45 kph on 2S and noticeably more on 3S. They have metal chassis plates, oil shocks and adjustable suspension, and they slide well on hard surfaces.

• 14301: the drift-focused version, with drift tyres. The one for practising slides.
• 14302 to 14304: the rally versions with licensed rally bodies. Some versions include several wheel sets for road, rally and drift use; check the product page for what comes in the box.

The choice between them is mostly about the body you like. If you want to drift seriously, buy the 14301; if you want a rally car that can also drift, buy a 14302, 14303 or 14304.

The new 1/10 and 1/7 rally cars

The biggest change to the range in 2026 is size. MJX now makes licensed WRC rally cars at 1/10 and 1/7, and these are much more serious machines than the small Hyper Go cars.

10303 Citroen C3 WRC and 10304 VW Polo

These are the same 1/10 rally car with different bodies. They use a sensored brushless motor with an 80A speed controller, which gives smoother low-speed control than the sensorless motors in the smaller cars. MJX claims 47 kph on 2S and 70 kph on 3S. A 2S 5000mAh LiPo and charger are in the box, and the body is held on magnetically rather than with clips, which makes battery changes quicker. At £235.99 they are the best-value way into a proper-sized rally car in the range.

7303 Citroen C3 WRC and 7304 VW Polo R WRC

The 1/7 cars are large: the 7304 is about 63cm long and weighs around 4.9kg. They run a 3974 sensored brushless motor rated at about 2500kV with a 120A speed controller, and MJX quotes about 60 kph on 4S. Speed is not the point at this size; the weight and scale make them look and move like a real rally car on gravel. You need a big space, and the running costs are higher, because 4S batteries cost more and crashes are heavier. The 7304 listing includes a battery, charger and two sets of wheels.

Which rally car?

For tarmac and drifting in a small space, a 1/14. For a mix of gravel and road, and a car that feels like a real hobby model, the 1/10 10303 or 10304. For a large open area and a car that turns heads, the 1/7. Browse all our RC rally cars if you want to compare with other brands.

The 10210 truck and H8H crawler

The 10210 is a 1/10 brushless 4WD truck with a 3970 2500kV motor, a 120A speed controller and a 35kg metal-geared steering servo, set up over Bluetooth from your phone. MJX claims around 80 kph on 4S. It is the Hyper Go to buy if you mainly want to jump and bash.

The H8H is something else entirely: a 1/8 brushless crawler with a two-speed gearbox, lockable differentials, a light kit and IP67 protection. It crawls slowly in low gear and reaches about 17 mph in high. If you like trails and rocks more than speed, see our RC crawlers.

What to buy for whom

• Child, about 6 to 10: H16E or H16H. Brushed, slower, with the GPS app. See the best RC cars for kids.
• Older child or teen, first car: 16210 or 16218 on the 2S battery. Fast enough to be exciting, tough enough to survive learning.
• Adult basher on a budget: 16207 with its 3S pack, or a 16218 with a 3S upgrade. For bigger jumps, the 10210.
• Adult who drives on tarmac: a 14301 for drifting or a 14302 to 14304 for rally.
• Someone wanting a step up: the 10303 or 10304. Battery and charger are included, so the price is close to the real total.

If you are completely new to the hobby, our first RC car guide explains the basics, and RC car scales explained shows what 1/16, 1/14 and 1/10 mean in practice.

What to budget for extras

Every model here is ready to run, but most owners buy a few things straight away:

• A second battery. Small 2S packs give you roughly 10 to 15 minutes. A spare doubles your driving time. Match the plug and check the pack fits the tray.
• A better charger. The USB chargers supplied with the small cars are slow. A proper balance charger is quicker and safer, and will charge 3S packs if you upgrade.
• A 3S battery, if your car supports it, once you can control it on 2S.
• A LiPo safe bag for charging and storage.

Allow roughly £30 to £60 on top of the car for a spare pack and charger on the small models. Our batteries and chargers guide explains what to look for, and you can browse batteries and chargers. Orders over £129.99 have free UK delivery, so it can be worth adding extras to the car order.

Common weak points and first upgrades

These cars are good value, but they are built to a price. The parts that tend to go first on budget brushless cars at this size are:

• Front suspension arms and hub carriers, usually from a head-on hit. Keep a spare set.
• Spur and pinion gears, especially after moving to 3S. Check gear mesh after a crash.
• Driveshafts, which can pop out or bend on big landings.
• The steering servo on the smaller cars, which is light-duty and can struggle with grippy tyres.
• Body shells, which crack and can rub the front tyres on full lock. Trimming the wheel arches fixes the rubbing.

Sensible first upgrades are a metal steering servo, aluminium hub carriers or arms, and a stronger spur gear. Do not upgrade everything at once: fix what breaks, and you will learn the car as you go. Our brushed vs brushless guide explains why the extra speed of brushless puts more strain on the drivetrain.

MJX parts in the UK

We carry several hundred MJX RC parts from UK stock, including arms, shocks, gears, driveshafts, bodies, motors and speed controllers, and dispatch from the UK. Because the models in each series share parts, the common items cover most of the range.

When ordering, search by your exact model number, as some parts differ between the 1/16 and 1/14 cars and between versions. You can also browse the whole MJX range.