A complete 1/10 scale rear wheel drive package combines finished scale styling with brushless power and room to tune

The modern XDX-A90 and classicXDX- 964 share the XDX rear-wheel-drive platform, bringing two distinct body styles to the same drift concept.

RLAARLO has launched XDX, a new 1/10-scale rear-wheel-drive RC drift platform available in XDX-A90 and XDX-964 body styles, with both Ready-to-Run and Roller versions. XDX RTR brings together a finished painted body, linked lighting, a detailed cockpit and roll cage, brushless electronics, an independent gyro and a limited-slip differential in one assembled package. Launch pricing is US$299.99 for either RTR body style and US$199.99 for either Roller, through November 10, 2026.

The platform addresses a familiar entry barrier in RC drifting: a chassis purchase can be followed by separate decisions about electronics, bodywork, lighting, assembly and setup before the first driving session. With XDX RTR, those major systems arrive together. Owners can begin with the factory configuration, then explore the chassis adjustments and optional parts as their driving develops.

XDX also gives scale detail a central role. The body finish, visible cabin and throttle-linked backfire lighting are part of the ownership experience from the outset. Underneath that presentation is a dedicated RWD drift chassis with adjustable steering geometry and suspension. This combination defines RLAARLO's fourth-generation concept: a more complete starting point, with the tuning options to continue beyond it.

What Fourth Generation Means for XDX

The exploded view shows the body, linked lights, cockpit, roll cage and drift chassis as parts of a complete vehicle package.

RLAARLO uses the term fourth generation to describe how much of the drift-car experience is completed before the vehicle reaches its owner. The concept traces a progression from touring-car conversions to dedicated drift chassis, followed by more accessible RTR formats. XDX brings the driving hardware and the finished scale presentation together at the factory.

Dedicated drift chassis gave enthusiasts more scope to develop their own cars, but a build can involve sourcing a motor, ESC, steering servo, gyro and radio, then preparing a body, installing lights and arranging the wiring. That process is an important part of the hobby for builders. For someone primarily interested in learning to drift, it also adds purchasing decisions and preparation before the car can be used.

XDX RTR consolidates those steps. The brushless drive system and drift electronics are installed alongside a painted scale body, integrated lighting and a cockpit visible through the windows. The roll cage and interior have been considered within the vehicle layout, rather than left as separate projects for the owner to complete.

The factory setup provides a starting point for new drivers, while adjustable camber, caster, toe and Ackermann remain available for later tuning. The fourth-generation designation describes RLAARLO's product approach; the practical result is a car that arrives with its appearance and running systems already brought together.

Two Body Styles with a Finished Scale Exterior

A 1.2 mm polycarbonate shell combines silk-screen printing with internally applied paint. The XDX-964 shown here illustrates the metallic pearl finish and separate scale details.

The XDX-A90 gives XDX a modern racing appearance, with sharp body lines, a low stance and bold graphics. The XDX-964 takes a classic direction, using rounded headlamps, a more restrained silhouette and retro lighting character. Both are available at the same price within the corresponding RTR or Roller version, allowing owners to choose the appearance they prefer without changing price tier. The XDX-A90 uses a +6 wheel offset, while the XDX-964 uses a +10 wheel offset.

Both bodies use 1.2 mm PC polycarbonate, silk-screen printing and paint applied from the inside. The layered construction gives the graphics and colour a finished appearance through the clear shell. The metallic pearl effect illustrated on the XDX-964 adds depth as the light moves across the surface, bringing out the curves around the wheel arches and roofline.

Scale mirrors, window details, wipers and separate light housings carry that finish into closer views. They also work with the visible cockpit: looking through a side window reveals seats, a dashboard and the roll cage beneath the body. These elements give the exterior a consistent sense of scale whether the car is moving or standing still.

The body choice therefore changes the visual character of XDX while retaining the same underlying RWD platform. XDX-A90 emphasises contemporary drift-car styling; XDX-964 brings a classic coupe appearance to the track.

Linked Lighting with Ten Dynamic Modes

The XDX-A90 lighting overview shows sequential and strobe effects, dual-flash operation, magnetic electrical contacts and dynamic backfire lighting.

XDX's linked lighting system adds movement and driver interaction to the scale body. The system offers ten dynamic lighting modes, selected with a single button. A power-off memory function retains the selected setting, so the lighting does not need to be reconfigured each time the vehicle is switched on.

The XDX-A90 presentation includes sequential lighting, strobe and dual-flash effects. Its modern light signature complements the angular bodywork, while the XDX-964 uses a retro lighting character suited to its classic shape. Lighting details vary with the body style, giving each version its own appearance after the main room or track lighting is lowered.

A dynamic dual-colour backfire effect responds to throttle input around the exhaust area. This brings a visible connection between the driver's trigger movement and the car's scale presentation. It adds another detail to acceleration, lift-off and low-light filming, alongside the front and rear light effects.

Magnetic electrical contacts are incorporated into the lighting arrangement, supporting body removal without treating the lighting as a separate bundle of loose connections. Together with the mode memory and simple control, this makes the system part of everyday use. Owners can change the lighting character for a driving session or display without designing and wiring an aftermarket installation first.

A Detailed Cockpit and Two Chassis Configurations

The removable roll-cage and cockpit assembly allows a change to the standard upper-deck configuration. Powered steering-wheel movement requires an optional servo.

Removing the body reveals a cockpit with a roll cage, dashboard, seats and a movable shift mechanism. The seats can slide, and the seat and steering-wheel positions can be arranged for left-hand-drive or right-hand-drive layouts. These details give owners scope to personalise the cabin while keeping the interior visible through the body windows.

The interior also provides a mounting position for an optional servo to animate the steering wheel. The standard steering wheel is not powered; owners who want steering-wheel movement can add the appropriate servo later. This separates the supplied scale detail from the additional equipment needed for a moving cockpit feature.

XDX supports two physical chassis configurations. Owners can retain the full cockpit and roll cage for a complete scale presentation, or remove that assembly and use the standard upper deck for a more exposed chassis layout. The quick-release cage arrangement provides a route between the two configurations on the same platform.

This is a mechanical configuration change, rather than an electronic driving mode selected on the transmitter. It allows an owner to begin with the full interior and later explore a different chassis arrangement as interests change. The scale body and cabin remain central to the standard presentation, while the alternative upper-deck layout creates another way to develop the car.

Developed Together as One Vehicle System

RLAARLO's in-house development overview connects the chassis, roll cage, LSD, body and hardware with the motor, ESC, gyro and transmitter.

XDX was developed around the relationship between its mechanical layout, electronics and scale equipment. RLAARLO's in-house development programme covers the chassis, roll cage, limited-slip differential, body and hardware, together with the motor, ESC, gyro and transmitter shown in the system overview.

That approach is particularly relevant to a drift car carrying a full interior. The body and cockpit occupy the same vehicle as the steering mechanism, suspension, battery and drive system. Mounting positions, access and wiring must all work within that space. Developing the systems around one platform allows those requirements to be considered together.

The same principle applies to the electronics. The motor and ESC deliver power, the servo moves the steering, and the independent gyro contributes corrective steering assistance as the chassis rotates. Their roles remain distinct, but the RTR package brings them into one factory-configured car, reducing the number of component combinations a new owner has to select.

For experienced hobbyists, XDX retains access to adjustment and replacement. For first-time RWD drift owners, it provides an assembled reference configuration from which to learn. The central benefit of the integrated approach is practical: the finished body, cabin and running hardware arrive as one vehicle that can be driven, understood and then adjusted.

Brushless Electronics Tuned for Drift Control

XDX RTR combines a 3650 3300KV brushless motor, 60A sensorless ESC, 20 kg-rated low-profile servo and independent gyro with three adjustable parameters.

XDX RTR uses a 3650-size 3300KV brushless motor, a 60A sensorless brushless ESC, a 20 kg-rated low-profile metal-gear digital steering servo and an independent gyro. The motor is specified in the launch presentation as a weak-magnet design. These components provide the drive and steering hardware for the factory RWD drift configuration.

During a drift, the driver repeatedly adds and reduces throttle, makes steering corrections and manages transitions between corners. XDX's electronic setup is developed around that pattern of use. The ESC incorporates a drift pulse-braking algorithm, with brake and reverse separated so that the car must stop before reverse engages. This gives braking and reversing distinct roles when practising throttle timing.

The steering servo works with a standalone gyro offering three separately adjustable parameters. The gyro supports corrective steering as the rear of the car rotates, while the driver remains responsible for throttle, line choice and transition timing. Its assistance can be refined as the owner becomes familiar with the vehicle and the driving surface.

New owners can begin with the factory settings and learn how the car reacts before changing individual parameters. More experienced drivers have access to the gyro adjustments as part of a wider setup process. The installed electronics make XDX RTR a complete starting package, while keeping the controls needed to develop a more personal driving feel.

A Limited Slip Differential Included from the Start

The exploded LSD assembly shows its internal mechanism and 7075 aluminium outdrives. The launch specification describes 80 percent automatic locking at high rpm.

XDX includes a limited-slip differential as standard, with 7075 aluminium outdrives. The launch specification describes an automatic locking characteristic of 80 percent at high rpm, bringing a defined limited-slip mechanism into the factory drivetrain package.

A differential allows the left and right driven wheels to rotate at different speeds as the car turns. A limited-slip mechanism resists part of that speed difference as it engages, influencing how the rear axle responds under power. On a drift platform, that behaviour forms part of the relationship between throttle input, rear-wheel speed and the way the car holds or changes a slide.

Including the LSD from the start places this drivetrain feature within the original XDX configuration. Owners can learn the car with the differential already installed, rather than making an immediate separate purchase and installation decision. The exploded view also makes the assembly visible as a mechanical system, alongside its bearings, internal gears and outdrives.

The differential works with the rest of the setup. Tyres, surface grip, steering geometry and suspension settings also influence the result at the track. XDX gives owners access to those adjustments, allowing them to evaluate the car as a whole. For a new driver, the factory configuration establishes a starting reference; for an experienced driver, it provides hardware to include in a more detailed tuning process.

Reinforced Structure with Adjustable Drift Geometry

The structural overview highlights reinforced suspension components and a metal straight-beam design intended to support repeated drift practice.

XDX combines a reinforced suspension structure with a metal straight-beam design. These features address the repeated corrections and occasional contact that accompany learning a RWD drift car. They provide a practical foundation for regular use while retaining the adjustable geometry needed to develop the setup.

The chassis allows adjustment of camber, caster, toe and Ackermann, together with threaded shock preload. Camber sets the wheel's lean when viewed from the front; caster describes the steering-axis inclination from the side. Toe changes the wheels' inward or outward alignment, while Ackermann controls the relationship between the two front-wheel steering angles. Each setting gives experienced owners a different aspect of the steering or suspension to explore.

These adjustments are available without making them a prerequisite for the first session. A new owner can keep the factory geometry, practise holding a consistent circle and work towards linked transitions. Once a repeatable driving pattern develops, changing one setting at a time makes its effect easier to recognise.

Reinforcement and tuning therefore serve different stages of ownership. The structure supports practice, while the adjustment range allows a more specific setup later. XDX remains a scale RWD drift platform: its purpose is controlled sideways driving on a suitable surface, and its reinforced construction should be understood within that use.

More Than Seventy Planned Upgrade Options

 

The upgrade overview includes upper arms, shock absorbers, steering components, servo horns and chassis-support parts. Items shown are optional upgrades.

RLAARLO has planned more than 70 XDX upgrade-part options across three release waves, beginning alongside the vehicle launch. This gives the platform a defined development path beyond the stock RTR configuration, with parts intended to cover different areas of the chassis as owners become more specific about their setup.

The launch upgrade overview illustrates upper-arm sets, shock absorbers, a steering upgrade kit, servo horns and chassis-support components. The wider first-wave plan also covers suspension, reinforcement, brake-disc details and battery-mount related parts. These options allow changes in both the mechanical configuration and the scale appearance of the vehicle.

The upgraded chassis shown in the image demonstrates the scope of the optional-parts programme. It does not represent the standard equipment supplied with every RTR. Likewise, the full 70-plus range is a phased plan, rather than a statement that every illustrated or planned item is available at launch. Individual parts enter the range through the release schedule.

Owners can keep XDX in its original configuration or select changes after learning what they want to adjust. A steering component, suspension part or scale detail can then answer a specific aim. The factory package provides the initial car, while the optional range supports further tuning and personalisation without requiring a complete change of platform.

What the Complete RTR Package Replaces

RLAARLO's launch comparison illustrates the separate purchases involved in a self-build. The reference prices are illustrative and vary with component choice.

The value of XDX RTR becomes clearer when the complete package is considered. A self-build starts with a chassis, then adds the drive and control electronics, radio, finished body, lighting and any desired drivetrain upgrades. Each purchase also introduces a fitting, wiring or setup decision.

RLAARLO's launch reference basket grouped those purchases as shown below. Its rounded total was approximately US$425-836, including an entry-level radio. It excluded the interior and roll cage, shipping, tax, assembly time, wiring and setup. A generic LED kit in that basket also differs from XDX's integrated linked lighting. The figures illustrate one component selection; they are not a price claim for every drift build.

 

At a US$299.99 launch price, XDX RTR brings the chassis, brushless system, steering servo, independent gyro, finished body, linked lights, full interior, roll cage and LSD together in one factory-assembled vehicle.

 

XDX Platform Specifications

A90 and 964 share the XDX 1/10-scale RWD architecture. Their body dimensions differ, while the RTR versions use the same core brushless electronics package.

 

 

The RTR equipment entries above apply to the Ready-to-Run versions. Roller versions are supplied without the motor, ESC, steering servo, battery, radio or charger, allowing owners to install their own compatible equipment.

Launch Pricing and Availability

 XDX opened for orders on October 20, 2026 at 00:00 Beijing Time. Both body styles share the same price within the RTR and Roller ranges.

Orders for RLAARLO XDX opened on October 20, 2026 at 00:00 Beijing Time, following the global launch presentation. The range consists of four versions, with launch pricing available through November 10, 2026.

 

RTR provides the assembled XDX driving package with its installed brushless electronics. Roller gives owners a platform for their own electronics selection and requires additional equipment before driving. A90 and 964 retain the same price within each version, so the body choice can follow the owner's preferred appearance.

Full product details, current availability and order-specific shipping information are available through the official RLAARLO product pages.

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