AXIAL AX24 XC-1 - 4WS RTR Flex Machine!! Review, Crawl Footage & More!!!

The BRAND NEW Axial AX 24 XC-1 is here! I am so excited to bring you this review. With 51mm shocks, 62mm tires, and 4WS from the factory, this has all the ingredients for a winning recipe. Is it the best 1/24 RTR yet?! Watch to find out!

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Timestamps
First impressions and key features: 1:16
Course runs: 10:10
Likes & Dislikes, final thoughts: 20:33

[midwestern_rc]

THANK YOU for being the first youtuber to NOT edit out all the times this thing flips and flops!!!

This is a man we can trust y’all 🤝🤝🤝

[jimbest]

Really like this thing have changed the servos and added weight by adding a brass front diff cover used my personal favourite of adding weight by putting BBs in the tires they roll in the tires so it stays right at the lowest point, I also removed the springs to lower the CG.

[wingnutbert]

9:50- Well done in catching the body popping out of the skids! LOL!

[adamrobinson]

I just picked one up a couple days ago. It's definitely the most capable mini crawler out of the box that iv seen.
It's the perfect crawler for someone that isn't interested in doing a ton of upgrades. I think just some wheel weights alone will make a huge difference.

[wjd]

This is my first ever RC. I’ve always wanted an RC and got this rig yesterday. It’s a very fun crawler and I can’t wait to weigh it down.

[davidyeats]

Finally! I like your reviews. Their honest and forthright. I’m stoked for the upgrades. Thanks again for another great video 💪💪😎👊

[joec]

I've just recently got back into RC again, never done rock crawling before and decided to give it a try. I bought a axial utb18 Capra as my first rig did a few mods and I really enjoyed it outside. What I didn't know was buying my second rock crawler the fms fcx24 a week later was when i got bit by the RC bug again. Which led me to buy the trx 4m, then the furitek cayman pro, and finally this little gem the xc 1 which I received a few days ago. All I have to say is out of the box this thing is impressive. I can't figure out why some people have a problem with this $160 rtr rig. Every crawler ive bought was with the intention of upgrading performance and making it my own with exception to furitek which I'm using as the marker against the others. That said this thing is a blast to drive and has huge potential to be something more. For a $160 bucks I think its well done and better than average for sure.... Would I have paid more for better servos linkage and motor... Absolutely.

[chefchef]

I have had mine like a month and like it so far. It is definitely top-heavy and struggles on steep hills, but more then makes up for it in obstacles like rocks, logs, and tight spaces. Love the 4ws and ease of operation. Do wish steering was a bit more rugged, so we will see on that. Axial knows most will buy upgrades and designed it that way. Still fun out of the box, I am pleased with it. Great review also.

[Neilltheone]

I said this on IG but yeah it does have a toy car look and feel and they might be banking on the nostalgia. BUT, it’s really cool that axial is putting 4wd, longer travel shocks on an rtr, it’s really going to pave the way for us people that enjoy micro crawlers more than the bigger scale stuff, and it’s going to put a lot more of this stuff out in the market. People should take into account this is a pretty budget friendly rtr. More competition later on is definitely good for this market.

[Sharker]

Just bought one today on a whim, had no idea they were new to the market lol. That’s cool! I can now follow your build for tips

[wesleyrodda]

Was patiently waiting for this video to surface 🔥👀

[shawnrichardson]

Man I love your outlook can’t wait to meet you on the trail

[andygrant]

Excellent informative video, I find your videos interesting and easy to follow from an old man in the UK

[FREKELITE]

Been waiting on your review of this. So pumped

[maritimezombie]

I hope this means we will be seeing a "New" 1/10 crawler in the future

[stoneydrivesrc]

I really like the rig other than a couple things that totally can be fixed with some modifications so I would say the ESC is one of my biggest let downs being that it’s not much better if it is at all then the V1 esc definitely not as good as the V2 esc 😢 Great video though Adam, your video was awesome 😎 thanks for all the info

[frankbronson]

Awesome indoor course & great videos. I got over drive gears for the front 1st & it’s a great improvement in climbing. Next is a furitek stinger combo for the super slow crawl. Even stock it’s pretty impressive.

[havikhobbies]

I think its great that Axial has added a new rig to their 1/24 scale line up! The scx24 is a very mature platform at this point, yet they decided to bring across some of the technology that was in clear need of improvement. Namely the weak stock steering system and motor! A missed opportunity? I have not purchased one at this time for this reason. All that said this is a great option right out of the box for someone getting into the wonderful world of mini crawlers!

[peteoliver]

I have been looking to pick up an SCX24, but really wanted a full crawler look and this is it. Please do a best bang for your buck video like you did for the Deadbolt. The vertical climbing is disappointing, I am hoping it climbs like a mountain goat once you add weight down low. Thanks for your videos, my son and I really enjoy them.