BMW Power Wheels Review – BMW X6 – BMW I8 (Guide+Bonus Tips)
Bmw power wheels are a strong contender on the children’s toy car market. BMW or Bavarian Motor Works is a multinational company that manufactures luxury automobiles and motorcycles. Until 1945, the brand also produced aircraft engines. The company was founded in 1916 by Karl Rapp and has its headquarters in Munich, Germany. The world’s twelfth largest motor vehicles producer (in 2015) produces motor vehicles all over the world; in Germany, Brazil, the United Kingdom, China, India, South Africa, and the United States of America. The company has a rich motorsport history, especially in Formula 1, sports cars and touring cars.
BMW is branded as an exclusive and prestigious company that manufactures cars with exclusivity as standard, performance as a concept, and perfection as a driving force and motorsport as passion. BMW produces sumptuous vehicles for every driver, from sporty to safe, luxurious to adventurous. They manufacture sophisticated, high-quality automobiles and motorcycles well-known around the world. The brand’s quality is also present in children’s toy cars bearing the name BMW.
Today we are going to be looking at some of the more popular BMW power wheels models that are authentic replicas of the actual BMW cars. The recent increasing interest in these toys is present because of the authenticity, quality and detail care that goes into making these products. What makes these toys so appealing to children is the fact that seemingly everything that the real car has, the toy car has, but compact, and simpler.
Nevertheless, I should explain that these toys are not produced nor developed by the BMW group. The company is not directly connected to these types of products. The products that we are going to be mentioning today are made by different companies that specialize in these kinds of toys.
There are many fine BMW power wheels models to pick from on the market, so I am positive that you will find something on this list that you and your child will be excited about.
Review of the best BMW Power Wheels
BMW i8 Ride-On Car
The first BMW power wheels is a ride-on car model that is an exact replica of the BMW i8, with all of its extraordinary futuristic design details and authentic logos. The car is suggested for children aged 2-4, with a maximum weight capacity of 66 lbs. In case your toddler is too young to drive by themselves, you can control the vehicle with a 2.4 GHz parent remote control. Even though the remote itself is not very user-friendly, it allows you to steer the vehicle left or right and drive it forward or reverse. Once your child is ready to operate via the steering wheel and the foot pedal, you can easily switch from remote to manual operation.
The car is powered by dual 12V motors with 2 forward speeds, 2 gears (the first gear is 2 mph, the second gear is 4 mph) and reverse and a rechargeable 12V battery pack. The car is equipped with an MP3 auxiliary connection and built-in speakers for children to listen to music. In addition, it has a horn on the steering wheel and it makes realistic start-up and engine sound that you activate by pressing the push-button start.
It is furnished with a leather seat and an adjustable seat belt for safety. It features realistic plastic wheels with traction strips and fully functional front LED lights.
Even though most of the car is assembled, it may frustrate some users to know that it still takes about 45-60 minutes to fully assemble it. The model is available in blue, white and black.
Pros: It looks like the real deal. It comes with a remote control for parents.
Cons: The remote is not very user-friendly.
BMW X6 Power Wheels
The next item on the BMW power wheels list is the BMW X6 model. This battery-powered ride-on car is the genuine X6 scale replica, complete with all of the original badges and the same functions that are in the actual car. Suitable for children aged 2-4, with a maximum weight capacity of 66 lbs. It is equipped with an authentic dashboard, working doors, and shiny chrome accents, as well as realistic engine start-up sounds and a horn on the steering wheel. The car drives on flat surfaces well and is stable on rougher terrain. It is activated by using realistic start-up car keys.
In addition to functioning doors and a leather seat, this model features a full function 27 MHZ wireless remote control for parents to use if their kids cannot yet reach the foot pedal or otherwise operate the car. It can be fully operated by a child using the steering wheel and the foot pedal or by the parent by using the four-way remote.
The model is powered by a pre-installed 12V battery system that comes with a charger. Two powerful 12V motors with two speeds forward and a reverse speed with a maximum of 2 mph, suitable for a fun, but safe ride. Built into the car are working LED lights, an MP3 player input with volume control, as well as an adjustable seat belt for safety and a foot pedal accelerator. It includes two 6V 7Ah batteries and a 110V charger. Charging time is approximately 12 hours, and run time is approximately one hour. It will take you about 45-60 minutes to assemble the vehicle. The measurements are 45″ in length and 25″ in width. This model is available in black, white and red.
Pros: Comes in different colors. It comes with the engine sound and functional horn.
Cons: It has a remote control for parents, but it could be better.
BMW power wheels parts
Because they are created with such attention to detail, children’s ride-on toy vehicles come with many additional replacement parts. BMW power wheels extra parts include products such as the dashboard, the steering wheel, the charger, bumpers (front and rear), windshields, the wheels (front and rear), different screws, cables and connectors, the side mirror (left or right), taillight or headlight covers, as well as the power wheels cover, the foot pedal, the steering rod, the BMW emblem, and many more.
The best option is to use original BMW replacement parts always because they will fit on your toy perfectly. Nevertheless, you can use universal replacement parts made by other brands, but just make sure to check for all the specification and details, including dimensions, colors or models. If you use universal parts from other brands that are not 100% compatible with the product, they may not work well, or not work at all.
