Rear only suspension is the usual compromise on a big ride on. It softens the seat and leaves the front wheels to send every stone and paving joint straight back through the steering wheel.

There is a shock absorber spring at each of the four corners here. The front axle takes the bump before it reaches the wheel, which is what makes the stone road on the maker's own surface list a realistic suggestion rather than an optimistic one.

G class proportions

Upright sides, a flat bonnet and a spare wheel on the tailgate, with chrome look running boards along the sills. Both doors are shown open in the maker's own photograph. The tailgate and the window frames are moulded rather than printed.

Size on the floor

45 in long, 27 in wide and 22.5 in tall, at 38.5 lb. That is a big ride on, so measure the space where it will live before ordering.

Springs and surfaces

A shock absorber spring at each of the four wheels, over cement floor, asphalt road, stone road and wood floor. Front springs are what keep a stone path from jarring the steering.

Doors and locks

Both doors open on a handle and lock with a red catch, which the maker says makes getting on and off easier. It also means the doors stay shut once the car is moving. A charging input sits on the body so the battery stays in place.

A boxy G class shape with the three pointed star and a German plate.

A shock absorber spring at every corner, not just the rear axle.

Power builds and falls away rather than switching on and off.

Three variable speeds and full direction control for an adult.

Two doors that open properly and lock shut.

Three audio inputs beside built in music and stories.

Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.

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.

Found it cheaper at a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match that price. It has to be the same item, in stock, sold and shipped inside Canada, and compared like for like on what comes in the box.

Springs at all four corners, with cement, asphalt, stone and wood floor on the maker's surface list. Wear resistant, slip resistant wheels carry the springs.

37 to 96 months on the maker's own figure, with a 66 lb weight capacity.

Three variable speeds and direction control on the 2.4G remote, with soft start and stop on the car. Built in music and stories run from the console with USB, TF and AUX inputs.

What we stand behind

• Speed, battery, age, weight capacity, net weight and dimensions are the manufacturer's published figures.
• The manufacturer states this is an officially licensed Mercedes-Benz Maybach design and prints an ASTM certification badge. No certificate number is published, and we do not assert the certification ourselves.
• No run time per charge, charge time or remote control range is published.
• The red and yellow variants of this car carry newer artwork with different speed and motor figures. Only this variant's own record is used here.
• A toy for supervised play on private property. Never on a road, a sidewalk or a bike path.

What suspension does it have?

A shock absorber spring at each of the four wheels, rather than on the rear axle alone.

How fast does it go?

2 to 4.5 km/h on the manufacturer's own specification. The remote offers three variable speeds.

What age and weight is it for?

37 to 96 months with a 66 lb weight capacity, both stated by the manufacturer.

Do the doors open?

Yes, both doors open and lock with a safety catch.

What comes in the box?

The car, a 2.4G remote control and a charger.