# Ultimate Off-Road Buggy Kit Giant Baja 5B By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2007-12-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-baja-5b-off-road-buggy References: [lussorian](http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/the-hpi-giant-2wd-radio-controlled-baja-for-800/2007-12-06/) & [lussorian](http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/the-hpi-giant-2wd-radio-controlled-baja-for-800/2007-12-06/) The Baja 5B 1-5th scale (32-inch) off-road buggy kit is ready to go. It runs on standard petrol and comes with a [preassembled chassis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-trucks-toyota-land-cruiser-250-at37), prepainted body shell, preinstalled 23cc petrol engine, and preinstalled FM radio gear with built-in 6V receiver pack and charger. A great gift priced at £800 ([smaller models are available](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars)). **Implications** - Consumers are seeking thrills wherever they can find them and this off-road buggy is a great example of one way they are adding excitement to their lives. Living on the edge has always been appealing to consumers, but now "the edge" has gotten a lot more edgy and dangerous. Brands should experiment with this concept as it evolves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Off-road Buggy Enthusiasts:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand of consumers seeking thrilling off-road experiences with innovative designs and features. - **Petrol-powered Recreational Vehicles:** Opportunity to disrupt the industry with alternative fuel options and eco-friendly features to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **DIY Vehicle Assembly Kits:** Opportunity to tap into the consumer desire for customization and hands-on experiences with innovative and user-friendly assembly kits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity to expand offerings to include off-road vehicles and accessories to attract the growing off-road hobbyist market. - **Outdoor Sporting Goods:** Opportunity to develop and market products that cater to the growing demand for outdoor recreational activities that offer thrills and adventure. - **Retail:** Opportunity to create a new sales channel for DIY vehicle assembly kits and related accessories to appeal to consumers seeking unique and customizable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md) - [Opulent Off-Road Kids Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-unimog-kids-car.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [Racer-Inspired Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prodrive-hunter.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Child-Centric Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cars.md) - [Extreme Performance Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-mammoth-1000-trx-overland-edition.md)