The Subaru XV, a crossover off-road version of the popular Impreza went on sale in October 2012. It is now available on Tamiya's versatile XV-01 1/10 scale chassis platform for fun off-road action.
The XV-01 platform is designed for road, rally and light off-road driving as it features a sealed 4WD gear and belt drive-train and a radio compartment that is also sealed to keep dirt and debris from important components. The XV-01 is so versatile that Tamiya's designers are able to design Rally, truck and road car bodies to meet the needs of Tamiya enthusiasts everywhere.
Feature:
Scale: 1/10 scale
Construction type: assembly kit
Terrain use: on-road
Drive-train: 4WD
Drive type: multi
Drive line: dog bone
Differential type: gear
Suspension: independent suspension
Steering mechanism: bell-crank
Shock damper: oil-filled damper
Shock damper material: plastic
Chassis material: plastic
Bearings: shielded ball bearing
Adjustable camber: yes
Adjustable toe angles: front and rear
Adjustable ground clearance: yes
Adjustable gear ratio: yes
Adjustable wheelbase: yes
Adjustable track width: yes
Adjustable shock angle: yes
Special feature 1: Sticker sheet and window masks included.
Special feature 2: Sealed Belt-driven 4WD system protects the drivetrain from debris.
Special feature 3: Motor is mounted on the front of the chassis for neutral handling.
Special feature 4: Sealed radio compartment to protect from dust and debris.
Mr. Yoshio Tamiya founded a saw mill/lumber factory in Shizuoka-City. Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called "First in Quality Around the World."
Now Tamiya is offering more than 3000 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies.