An Irish lawn spends much of the year soft, damp and uneven. That’s tough going for a ride-on that only drives through two wheels. The Clash XL 24V Electric Ride On Buggy is built differently: it drives all four wheels, carries riders up to 60 kg and looks every bit the off-road buggy, down to the big tyre mounted on its side. If you’re after a 4×4 kids buggy that copes with real gardens, here’s what you need to know.

Quick answer: The Clash XL is a 24V four-wheel-drive electric ride on buggy for children aged 3 to 9. It reaches up to 10 km/h (6 mph), takes up to 60 kg and comes with a 2.4GHz parental remote control. It has two opening doors, headlights, tail lights, MP3, USB and radio, and a boot.

Clash XL 24V buggy: the key facts

What 4-wheel drive gives your child

On many ride-on toys, only the back wheels are driven. When the grass is wet or the ground dips, those two wheels can spin and leave a child stuck halfway across the garden. With all four wheels driven, the Clash XL shares the work across every tyre, which gives it a better chance of keeping moving over soft lawns, gravel and bumps. Add EVA rubber wheels, and you get grip without the rattle of hard plastic.

A 60 kg limit means years of driving

Many ride-ons are outgrown within a couple of birthdays. The Clash XL is rated for ages 3 to 9 and up to 60 kg, and its large seat adjusts as your child grows. A 3-year-old can start out with a parent on the remote. At 9, the same buggy still fits them, as long as they’re within the 60 kg limit.

Who’s driving: your child or you?

Both. Your child drives from the seat, at up to 10 km/h. The 2.4GHz parental remote lets you take over whenever you need to, whether that’s steering a toddler around the flowerbeds or stopping the buggy before it reaches the gate. It’s the easiest way to let younger children enjoy a big buggy safely.

The details kids love

• Two doors that open, just like a real car.
• Headlights and tail lights for evening adventures.
• MP3, USB and radio, so they choose the soundtrack.
• A boot for snacks, toys and garden treasures.
• A big tyre on the side, for that rugged off-road look.
• Individual seatbelts on a large adjustable seat.

How much space does the Clash XL need?

The Clash XL measures 146 cm long, 98 cm wide and 76 cm high. Before you buy, measure two things:

• Gates and side passages. At 98 cm wide, it needs a gap of at least a metre to drive or wheel through.
• Storage. Find a dry spot in a shed or garage at least 146 cm long, so it’s protected from the rain between drives.

Is the Clash XL right for your family?

The Clash XL is a strong fit if:

• Your garden is grassy, bumpy or often wet.
• You want one buggy to last from age 3 to 9.
• Your child is bigger or heavier for their age, up to 60 kg.
• You’d like a parental remote for the early days.
• You have a gate or path at least a metre wide, and dry storage for a 146 cm buggy.

The Clash XL at Christmas

Few presents make an entrance like a red 4×4 buggy by the tree. Because it suits ages 3 to 9, it’s a gift that keeps working for years rather than a few weeks. Plan where it will sit on Christmas morning, since it’s nearly a metre wide, and make sure the batteries are fully charged the night before.

You can secure the Clash XL with a €100 deposit through our Christmas Club, or spread the cost with Humm (subject to approval). It’s covered by a 6-month warranty, including 3 months on the battery, and we’ll help you find replacement parts after that.