While kids over the age of 5 will expect to have toys that are more engaging than the usual building blocks or Legos that they enjoyed as a young child, you still can’t give them anything too complicated, otherwise, they might end up shaking it around for a few minutes, quickly realize they don’t like it, and throw it away.
Luckily, Power Wheels are a fantastic gift for any child, when I bought one for my own 7-year-old son last Christmas, his face lit up almost as bright as the Christmas tree, but with so many Power Wheels vehicles on the market, there’s no point buying the first one you lay your eyes on, especially because they can be very pricey.
Therefore, if you’re buying for a child who is in the age range of between 5 and 10 years old and want something that is sure to keep them happy and satisfied, I’ve got a list right here of the best Power Wheels that you should definitely consider buying.
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1. Power Wheels Hot Wheels Jeep
This sleek and stylish Hot Wheels-inspired jeep is a dream come true for young boys who love flashy vehicles, especially considering it can easily roam across hard surfaces and grass, making it great for kids over the age of 5 who might be a little tired of driving their toy cars around the house or the garden and want to test their driving skills across a field or in a park.
It features a small storage pouch at the back which can hold any lunchboxes or extra toys, and the jeep itself can hold up to 2 people, making it a fantastic choice for kids between the ages of 5 and 10, as long as you don’t mind paying the asking price.
Pros:
- Very stylish design is great for young boys
- 5mph speed limit is safe but still enjoyable
- Can easily traverse hard surfaces and grass
- Small storage section at the back
Cons:
- The tread on the tires wears out fairly quickly
- Ride-on vehicle with Hot Wheels colors & graphics, flashy “chrome” wheels & accents
- Drives on hard surfaces and grass at 2.5 and 5 mph (4 and 8 km/h) max. forward; 2.5 mph (4 km/h) max. reverse
- Power-Lock Brakes and parent-controlled, high-speed lockout for beginners
- Motor sounds & revvin’ tunes, roomy rear storage area (Requires 3 AA batteries for motor sounds/pretend radio)
- For kids ages 3-7 years, max. weight 130 lb. (59 kg), seats 2
2. Power Wheels Barbie Pink Racing ATV
This realistic-looking bright pink ATV is guaranteed to put a massive smile on any young girl’s face, and while it might look fairly small, it can actually reach up to 6mph, making it slightly faster than some of its counterparts.
With that being said, it also features three different colored buttons on the front which can change the speed and is a lot of fun for kids to play around with outside.
This ATV also comes with firm handlebars, huge tires, and adjustable power-lock brakes, so you can be sure that your child will be completely safe while they enjoy cruising around in style.
Pros:
- Very bright and vibrant colors
- 3 interchangeable speed options
- Power-lock brakes and high-speed lock out make it very safe
- 6mph maximum limit keeps it fairly fast
Cons:
- The steering is a little unresponsive
- Pink battery-powered, ride-on ATV with Barbie graphics
- Drives 3 and 6 mph (4.8 and 9.6 km/h) max. forward; 3 mph (4.8 km/h) max. reverse
- Vehicle drives on hard surfaces, grass and other rough terrain
- Parent-controlled, high-speed lock out and Power-Lock brakes
- For preschool kids ages 3-7 years, max. weight 65 lb (29.5 kg)
3. Power Wheels BBQ Fun Jeep Wrangler
The pull-out pretend grill and 5 food pieces included with this jeep will make any child feel like an adult as they sizzle up their favorite snacks while playing with the featured flying disc with the dog.
It still features all the necessary safety features, including power-lock brakes and high-speed lock out, and will only reach a maximum speed of 5mph, so you won’t have to worry about the kids speeding off too fast behind your back, but if you think they would enjoy pretending to be adults for the day as part of a hot summer BBQ, you won’t want to miss this Power Wheels BBQ Jeep.
Pros:
- Unique and very fun BBQ play features
- Very stylish red wrangler design
- Power-lock brakes and high-speed lock out included
- Very durable and sustainable tires
Cons:
- Mirrors are stickers rather than real plastic
- Battery-powered ride-on vehicle with a removable pretend grill, 5 pretend food play pieces, and a flying disc for outdoor play
- Realistic Jeep Wrangler styling with pretend radio that plays fun grilling and driving sounds
- Vehicle drives on hard surfaces and grass at max. speed 5 mph forward, 2.5 mph reverse
- Power-Lock brakes and parent-controlled, high-speed lock out
- For kids ages 3-7 years. Seats 2, max. weight 130 lbs
4. Power Wheels Racing ATV
If your child has taken up an interest in off-roading, and dreams of one day being a professional quad driver themself, this is the perfect bike to start with, reaching up to 6mph and sporting a vibrant white and green design along with easy-grip handles and incredibly comfortable seating.
It comes with a high-speed lockout allowing you to dial down the speed if there are any natural hazards nearby, along with secure foot straps and a low frame, making this one of Power Wheels’ fastest and most adventurous vehicles currently available.
Pros:
- Faster than most other Power Wheels products
- Still plenty of adjustable safety features
- Incredibly well-detailed and bright design
- Low frame and easy-grip make it extremely comfortable
Cons:
- Very expensive
- Ride-on vehicle with realistic quad styling and awesome graphics
- Drives 3 and 6 mph (4.8 and 9.6 km/h) max. forward; 3 mph (4.8 km/h) max. reverse
- Drives on hard surfaces and wet grass
- Parent-controlled, high-speed lockout & Power-Lock brakes
- For kids ages 3-7 years, max. weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg)
5. Power Wheels Star Command Base Transport
This cart is a must-have for any kids who are big into space and sci-fi movies, with the gray design and Buzz Lightyear sticker at the front making it look like a space station transport vehicle.
While this two-seater jeep can travel up to 5mph, it also reverses at 2.5mph, making it easy to get out of mud holes or when the tires get stuck in debris.
It also comes with all the necessary safety features expected from a Power Wheels product, a very spacious tailgate, and even a pretend lightbar that is sure to make any child feel like a true space adventurer.
Pros:
- Quirky and fun space-themed design
- Lots of stickers included
- Great reverse and acceleration speed
- Spacious tailgate and pretend lightbar featured
Cons:
- No additional buttons or radios included
- Battery-powered ride-on vehicle featuring Disney Pixar's Lightyear characters, Space Ranger Alpha Buzz Lightyear and Sox, plus Star Command graphics
- This transport vehicle has a truck bed with working tailgate for storing adventure essentials, plus a pretend lightbar
- Take on tough terrain, from gravel to grass, at a maximum speed of 5 mph forward and 2.5 mph in reverse
- Power-Lock brake system and parent-controlled high-speed lock out
- For kids ages 3-7 years. Seats 2 riders with a maximum weight of 130 lb
6. Power Wheels Disney Princess Jeep Wrangler
The higher working doors, wide range of colorful stickers, and radio featuring the voices of several Disney princesses make this jeep a little different from the Hot Wheels Wrangler, and much more suited to young girls who love customizing their own toys.
It is actually one of the faster jeeps by Power Wheels, reaching a maximum of 5mph, but don’t worry, you’re still going to be getting all the necessary safety features to make sure that your kids can ‘ride in royalty’ without being in any danger of falling out or going too fast.
Pros:
- Fun bright pink Disney design
- Disney princess radio included
- All safety features are fully customizable
- 5mph maximum speed is still fairly fast
Cons:
- Not very good traction for off-roading
- Disney Princess themed battery-powered ride-on toy with real Jeep Wrangler styling and Disney Princess colors and graphics
- Plays Disney character phrases and makes real driving sounds, plus has working doors and roomy rear storage
- Multi-terrain traction: Drives on hard surfaces, wet grass, and rough terrain for outdoor adventures
- Ride on has 2 forward speeds (5 mph and 2.5 mph), plus reverse driving with parent-controlled, high-speed lock out; includes Power-Lock brake system
- Driving play for ages 3-7 years; Seats 2, max. weight 130 lb (58 kg); Includes rechargeable 12-volt battery and charger
7. Power Wheels Ride-On Toy Gameday
If your kids are big fans of sports, you can guarantee they’re going to love this Gameday jeep, featuring a practice net, 3 toy balls, and even a sports radio, making this a real all-in-one package for sports enthusiasts.
When the driver and their passenger arrive at a field or park, they can easily pull out the net and balls to have a quick game of soccer or even baseball, with this jeep being one of Power Wheels’ very best for the summertime.
The multi-terrain traction on the tires ensures that it can easily glide over grass without a problem, and the sleek blue color of the jeep is simply the cherry on top.
Pros:
- Net and balls are included
- Summer-themed bright blue appearance
- Multi-terrain traction
- High-speed lock out and power-lock brake included
Cons:
- Battery life won’t last more than a few hours
- Sports-themed, battery-powered ride-on toy with a practice net and 3 toy balls for soccer, baseball and football play
- Realistic Jeep Wrangler styling with sporty graphics and details, plus pretend radio with fun game-day and driving sounds
- Multi-terrain traction drives on hard surfaces and grass at a max. speed of 5 mph with forward and reverse driving
- Easy-to-use Power-Lock brake system and parent-controlled, high-speed lock out for beginner drivers
- For preschool kids and sports fans ages 3-7 years. Seats 2, max. weight 130 lbs
8. Power Wheels Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler
While kids, unfortunately, can no longer meet dinosaurs up close, this jeep allows them to feel like they’re racing away from one thanks to the dinosaur roars that play from the radio when it picks up speed.
It also comes with a real working light bar to make the drive feel like even more of an adventure, along with comfortable seats and a handy storage space where the kids can keep any snacks, or a camera, just in case they do run into any real dinosaurs!
Pros:
- Extremely fun dinosaur-themed jeep
- Reachable handles and very comfortable seats
- Small storage space
- Real working light bar
Cons:
- Legroom is a bit limited for bigger kids
- Battery-powered ride-on toy styled like the Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler vehicle featuring real movie graphics and a working light bar
- Ride-on toy makes realistic dinosaur roars and driving 'chase' sounds to enhance pretend play
- Multi-terrain traction: Vehicle drives on hard surfaces, wet grass and rough terrain for awesome dinosaur adventures
- Ride-on toy has 2 forward speeds (5 mph and 2.5 mph) with parent-controlled, high-speed lock out, plus reverse driving; includes easy-to-use Power-Lock brake system
- Driving play for preschool kids ages 3-7 years; Seats 2, max. weight 130 lb (58 kg); Includes rechargeable 12-volt battery and charger
9. Power Wheels Toy Story 4 Jeep
The bright and beautiful world of Toy Story is adored by so many young kids, so you won’t find them complaining if they unwrap a brand new Toy Story-themed jeep for their birthday or Christmas, especially when it features a ton of stickers for them to play around with.
Alongside the multi-traction wheels and funky headlights, the jeep also comes with a radio that plays famous phrases from the Toy Story cast whenever it’s pressed.
Even if your kids aren’t too familiar with Toy Story, because of just how many customization options you get with this jeep, it could still be worth considering for that alone.
Pros:
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- Incredibly fun Toy Story-themed design
- Radio that plays character phrases when pressed
- Multi-traction tires
- A wide range of stickers makes it very customizable
Cons:
- Steering can feel very stiff and unresponsive
- Realistic Jeep Wrangler styling with Disney·Pixar Toy Story colors and graphics!
- Pretend radio with character phrases and sound effects
- Drives on hard surfaces and grass at max speed 5 mph forward, 2.5 mph reverse
- Power-Lock brakes and parent-controlled, high-speed lockout
- Seats 2, Max. weight 130 lbs, Ages 3-7 years
10. Red Power Wheels Jeep Wrangler
If you don’t think your new Power Wheels car needs all the extra bells and whistles for your kids to get the most out of it, there’s nothing wrong with sticking with the bright red jeep design, especially because it’s also a little cheaper.
While you won’t get a pretend radio or many stickers to use, this jeep can still race up to 5mph and features a very sturdy and long-lasting frame that supports up to 130 pounds, so you can be sure it will last in the long run, especially considering the chunky wheels can easily traverse rough terrain.
Pros:
- A bit cheaper than the other themed jeep wranglers
- Very sturdy and designed to last long
- Big tires designed to easily traverse rough terrain
- Very eye-catching red appearance
Cons:
- No radio or extra features included
- Battery-powered ride-on vehicle has realistic Jeep Wrangler styling including a grille, roll bars and fenders
- Multi-terrain traction: Vehicle drives on hard surfaces, wet grass and rough terrain for awesome outdoor “off roading”
- Ride-on toy has 2 forward speeds (5 mph and 2.5 mph) with parent-controlled, high-speed lock out, plus reverse driving; includes easy-to-use Power-Lock brake system
- Vehicle has a roomy rear storage area for kids to bring all their gear
- Driving play for preschool kids ages 3-7 years; Seats 2, max. weight 130 lb (58 kg); Includes rechargeable 12-volt battery and charger
Summary
If your kids are over the age of 5, rather than buying a small indoor tricycle which they might get bored with very easily, instead, take a look at these Power Wheels products which are a little faster, but still extremely safe to drive outdoors.