Hosim Vortan X25: Low-Fat 1/8 Truggy?

It's cheaper than other similarly-equipped 1/10 models, let alone 1/8. Cadmium steel, helical cut gears, a center diff and robust drivetrain all sounds pretty good. Alu shocks, large scale and a brushless system, too!

But is it worth a purchase? Let's test!

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UPDATE:
Have now popped 500k oil into the middle diff and replaced all the screws with socket hex bolts. Next, I'll do the diffs and shocks. Will report back on how it drives with a short video in the near future.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Hosim Vortan 1:8
1:00 Radio & Accs
1:57 You Guys Rock
2:31 Vortan Shocks
3:26 Scale Ain't Scale
5:26 Hosim 1:10 Review
11:56 Let's Drive
16:53 Drive Debrief
19:50 Mid Diff Fix
23:46 Closing Thoughts

#rcreview, #hosim, #hosimvortan, #rctruggy,

[hosimrc]

Thank you for your testing and valuable feedback, which is very helpful for us to improve our products！

[roberthowell]

I purchased this car about two months ago and agree with all the comments made. I first added the 10k, 30k 50k Traxxus differential lube. 10k in front, 50k in middle and 30k in back. Huge improvement. I replaced the shock oil with Team Associates 30w oil. Again, huge improvement. With these improvements the car handles well on my closed track and corners very well. While adding the differential lube I added white lithium grease to all the drive gears.

Since all the components were taken apart I replace the transmission screws with SST hex head screws and the differential screws with SST screws. All were installed with Blue Locktite. Much better than excessive Red Loctite used by the manufacturer.

It is a fun car, with plenty of speed and handles well with the fluids upgrades

[richiefrankproductions]

I'm new to the channel and have watched about 20 of your videos now and really enjoy your down to earth, real and transparent reviews. I started rc a year ago november 13th for mental health reasons and it's honestly saved my life. Gave me something to look forward to and to love again. In one year I've purchased 39 rc cars, 22 of them true 1/10 scales and above including every arrma 6s vehicle except the big rock. Thanks for the great videos. I'll be watching.

[wpmz]

I'm doing the same thing for mental health reasons it's a great hobby to get into it really relaxes the mind it's like you create your own little world when you're playing exercises the mind for repairs on the RCs

[michaeldorich]

You always do a thorough, honest review which I appreciate. This buggy has a lot going for it. There's an office and warehouse inn the U.S. Currently they have a 20% discount site wide. It appears to be a capable buggy that can give a lot of enjoyment. The difficulty to work on will be a discouraging factor for many people. Thanks for another great review.

[roblowrie]

Another who got back into the hobby, partly because of stress, anxiety and depression. Given my recent diagnosis with cancer, it's been one of the ways I've been coping, getting away from things, and unwinding.

I really like the look of this car. The design and body looks awesome. It's such a shame about the lack of oil in the shocks and diffs! Seems like a simple thing to sort out when the development of the car was being done, rather than the purchaser having to take all those screws out!! And cross head screws?!! 🤷🏻‍♂️

Another honest review, and despite the issues, I still like this. Got to love an underdog. Let's hope they listen to the reviews and improve. That's what keeps the big guys on their toes!! 👍🏻

[andyp]

HI Craig. Another great review. MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES GOT ME BACK INTO THE RC HOBBY. Maybe my downfall as i have a man garage with over 150 cars, trucks, boats and a few planes. This hobby de-stresses myself . If poss could do a vid on your collection. KEEP WELL AND MENTALY SAFE.😁

[troypowell]

Thanks again another honest person telling everybody do not buy these scam cars who lie and say they are 1/8 scale else you will be severely disappointed I almost did and thank God I started watching these reviews. I think everybody should be refunded who got robbed by false advertisement from HOSIM!

[shannoncold]

Awesome review as always, plus watching your dog enjoy the truck as well was really fun too. Cheers, from South Africa!

[wallacebates]

Listen kinda new. On a budget. But deeply respect your total honesty, you really know your RC. Cars I be checking out future videos, it’s not always about the money, it’s about the hobby and fun Happy new year 2025 Better days ahead

[jukiranks]

😂 your dog entertained me way more than the car

[FrankvdBerg]

Same here, went through a burnout and rc got me back onnmy feet

[scaleworksRC]

Thanks again for your honest and thorough review on this one. I suspected it was not a true 1/8 scale as advertised and it seems like the long and short of it is, it's a budget bargain 1/10 scale basher but a nightmare to work on. I'm looking for something more off road capable than a rally car and glad I have a clearer picture of this now.

[jorgefrd]

I need more for this! Thanks!!! Good video and tips 👌🏻

[pocketfuloducks]

Looks like a great first step into the hobby, for a young person, especially.

[alfoard]

Great, honest review as always. I appreciate you making the point about treating the vehicle as a cheaper vehicles and as a 1/10 scale. You cant expect big company, big money quality and features on smaller money and smaller company prices. I'd be keen to see a follow up once the drive train is sorted with oil and if you work out where to cut for more steering angle.

Please tell me oyu have one of the new FMS Landcruisers on the way also.

Looks like you're going to need another storage unit soon too!

Keep up the great work.

[johnnyhaberfield]

I enjoyed the dog frolicking around more than the Hosim .Dogs and Rcs, they sort ya head out.✌️

[SeriouslyUnfair]

1/8 scale. Short, sweet and hilarious. Now onto the real review! 🤣

[MikeyG-RC]

The truck is fine, but what is your rating on the dog? He or she is clearly the star of the show. 🤣 Great video. Cheers!

[markcole]

Great review and honest opinion is greatly appreciated…seemed spot on with your review …I just have a hard time buying an RC brand with a name like “Hosim” ….i feel like I be getting hosed! 😢