"The greatest adventure is what lies ahead."
Meet the HPI Racing Venture18 Flux 1985 Toyota Hilux SR5 – Gloss Black, the ultimate trail companion designed for performance, durability, and realism. This compact 1/18 scale crawler features an all-metal drivetrain, scale-accurate suspension geometry, and a rugged brushless power system – making it the perfect platform for off-road exploration in any environment.
The Flux edition upgrades the Venture18 with a VENOM 3450KV 12-pole brushless outrunner motor and 30A ESC, giving you unmatched torque, superior speed control, and extended runtime. Whether you're crawling over rocks, navigating narrow trails, or tearing through backyard terrain, the Venture18 Hilux Flux delivers big thrills in a go-anywhere size.
The officially licensed 1985 Toyota Hilux SR5 body is finished in deep Gloss Black with authentic details including a molded front grille, Toyota emblems, side mirrors, tube-style bumpers, and rollbar. The clipless mounting system and factory-installed LED light kit enhance convenience and scale realism. This isn’t just an RC truck—it’s a tribute to one of Toyota’s most iconic off-roaders.
Fully Ready-to-Run (RTR), the Venture18 Hilux includes a 600mAh LiPo battery and USB charger, so you’re trail-ready right out of the box.
Let your adVenture begin.
Features
- Factory-assembled & pre-painted electric-powered full-time 4WD 1/18 scale off-road truck
- Hand-painted polycarbonate officially licensed 1985 Toyota Hilux SR5 body
- Detailed scale features: LED lights, front grille, Toyota emblems, door handles, wipers, mirrors, rollbar
- Pre-painted in Gloss Black with clear windows and clipless mounting
- Formed steel C-channel chassis rails for high durability
- Servo-operated 2-speed transmission for torque or speed control
- All-metal gear drivetrain engineered for brushless power
- Universal telescopic driveshafts to front and rear axles
- Compact diff case “pumpkin” design for maximum ground clearance
- Front and rear scale tube-style bumpers
- Adjustable rock rail side sliders for obstacle clearance
- 4-link suspension front and rear for stable off-road articulation
- Oil-filled aluminum coilover shock absorbers with adjustable threaded bodies
- Shock towers feature multiple mounting positions for suspension tuning
- 20° caster and 45° steering angle for responsive handling
- Axle Mounted Servo (AMS) setup for scale realism and control
- All-terrain Rockthorn 1.2" S-Compound tires with deep, chunky treads
- Beadlock “Steely” style CS-10 1.2” wheels in black finish
- Powerful HPI VENOM 1212 3450KV 12-pole brushless motor
- Responsive HPI FLX18-2S30 30A electronic speed control (ESC)
- Water-resistant HPI SD-02MGWR metal gear steering servo
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TF-706 2.4GHz thumbstick radio system for smooth trail operation
- Includes 600mAh 7.4V LiPo battery and USB balance charger
- Only requires 4x AA batteries for the transmitter
Specifications
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Dimensions
Length: 272mm
Width: 127mm
Height: 125.6mm (with rollbar lights)
Wheelbase: 155.4mm
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Weight
Running Weight: 0.50kg
Weight Without Battery: 0.47kg
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Performance Metrics
Break-over Angle: 55°
Approach Angle: 50.5°
Departure Angle: 44.8°
Maximum Climb Angle: 57°
Maximum Tilt Angle: 43°
Axle Articulation: 25.5°
Ground Clearance: 28.7mm
Axle Ground Clearance: 17mm
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Gearing
Transmission Gears:
Low Gear – 81.44:1
High Gear – 20.36:1
Axle Gearing: 2.54:1
What’s Included
- HPI Venture18 Flux 1985 Toyota Hilux SR5 – Gloss Black RTR
- TF-706 2.4GHz Transmitter
- 7.4V 600mAh LiPo Battery
- USB Balance Charger
- User Manual
What You Need
- 4x AA Batteries for Transmitter
- Optional Pouch for LiPo charging safety
