Automotive hobbies: Cinerigs gets Traxxas RC into India
India's RC scene gets a major boost as Cinerigs officially brings global RC giant Traxxas to the country, offering authentic products, proper service support and a long-awaited sense of legitimacy.
For most auto enthusiasts, cars and bikes are never just a means of transport; they’re emotion, escape, and an extension of personality. The thrill of driving, the feel of control, the obsession with detail; these don’t switch off when the engine does. It’s no surprise then that many enthusiasts carry that passion into automotive hobbies, and few are as universally loved as radio-controlled (RC) cars.
That space in India just took a meaningful step forward. Cinerigs has officially brought Traxxas RC cars to the country.
How Traxxas finally found an official way in
Cinerigs is now the authorised distributor of Traxxas RC cars and products in India. The move is significant not just because Traxxas is one of the biggest names in global RC culture, but because this marks the first time the brand is being offered here through official channels, complete with genuine products, spare parts and service backing.
The push came from within the hobby itself. Founder Ashish Modasia, an FPV drone builder and RC enthusiast, entered the RC space as a consumer and quickly ran into the same problems as most Indian buyers: questionable imports, lack of spares, and zero warranty assurance. That gap led him to Traxxas’ headquarters in the US, where he pitched the case for India as a growing RC market. The result is Cinerigs becoming Traxxas’ local gateway, aimed at building a more sustainable RC ecosystem rather than just selling boxes.
Why Traxxas matters in the RC world?
Traxxas has long been one of the brands that shaped modern RC as we know it. It was among the first to popularise Ready-To-Run models, removing the barrier of complex assembly and making high-performance RC accessible to beginners. Over the years, it has also built a reputation for engineering RC vehicles that are not just fast, but genuinely tough.
Waterproof electronics, high-output brushless powertrains, self-righting systems and traction management tech like Traxxas Stability Management have all become part of its DNA. Just as importantly, Traxxas cars are designed to survive real-world abuse—hard landings, crashes, water crossings and relentless off-road use—without turning ownership into a maintenance nightmare.
The most affordable way into Traxxas ownership
At the entry point of the India lineup sits the Traxxas TRX-4M Defender 1:18 scale crawler, priced at Rs 23,500, making it the most affordable Traxxas you can officially buy here.
Despite its compact size, the TRX-4M doesn’t feel like a toy. Built on a steel ladder frame with oil-filled shocks, locked differentials and a shaft-driven 4WD system, it brings proper trail-crawler capability to a small footprint. It’s equally comfortable clambering over rocks outdoors or navigating tight indoor courses, helped by a tight steering radius and precise throttle control.
The scale detailing is another highlight. The licensed Defender ABS hard body uses a clipless mounting system and comes with a durable, moulded-in finish. Fully waterproof electronics mean puddles, wet grass and shallow streams aren’t off-limits, reinforcing the idea that this is a "drive it anywhere" RC. Importantly for newcomers, it’s sold as a complete Ready-To-Race package, including battery and charger.
What else is on offer in India?
Beyond the TRX-4M, Cinerigs’ Traxxas lineup spans a wide range of RC experiences, from hardcore bashing to serious crawling.
The Traxxas TRX-4 1/10 Trail Crawler with the 2021 Ford Bronco body comes in at Rs 75,000, offering full-size scale realism and trail capability.
For speed and durability-focused enthusiasts, the 1/8 Sledge 4WD truck with belted tyres is priced at Rs 95,000.
At the extreme end sits the Traxxas XRT 8S Extreme 4WD, priced at Rs 1.30 lakh, delivering massive power, electronic driver aids and the kind of performance that mirrors full-size off-road racing trucks, just scaled down.
The brand’s popular bashers are also part of the lineup. The 1/10 Stampede 44 VXL is priced at Rs 57,000, while the 1/10 Rustler 44 VXL undercuts it slightly at Rs 50,000, both offering high-speed fun with TSM and upgraded hardware.
A hobby that finally gets proper backing
Traxxas coming to India officially isn’t just about new products on sale, it’s about legitimacy for a hobby that has quietly grown alongside India’s broader automotive enthusiasm. With authorised distribution, proper spares availability and service support, RC ownership finally becomes less risky and more accessible.
For enthusiasts who see machines as more than transport, whether full-size or scaled down, this could be the moment RC cars stop being a fringe indulgence and start becoming a mainstream automotive hobby in India.
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For most auto enthusiasts, cars and bikes are never just a means of transport; they’re emotion, escape, and an extension of personality. The thrill of driving, the feel of control, the obsession with detail; these don’t switch off when the engine does. It’s no surprise then that many enthusiasts carry that passion into automotive hobbies, and few are as universally loved as radio-controlled (RC) cars.
That space in India just took a meaningful step forward. Cinerigs has officially brought Traxxas RC cars to the country.
How Traxxas finally found an official way in
Cinerigs is now the authorised distributor of Traxxas RC cars and products in India. The move is significant not just because Traxxas is one of the biggest names in global RC culture, but because this marks the first time the brand is being offered here through official channels, complete with genuine products, spare parts and service backing.
The push came from within the hobby itself. Founder Ashish Modasia, an FPV drone builder and RC enthusiast, entered the RC space as a consumer and quickly ran into the same problems as most Indian buyers: questionable imports, lack of spares, and zero warranty assurance. That gap led him to Traxxas’ headquarters in the US, where he pitched the case for India as a growing RC market. The result is Cinerigs becoming Traxxas’ local gateway, aimed at building a more sustainable RC ecosystem rather than just selling boxes.
Why Traxxas matters in the RC world?
Traxxas has long been one of the brands that shaped modern RC as we know it. It was among the first to popularise Ready-To-Run models, removing the barrier of complex assembly and making high-performance RC accessible to beginners. Over the years, it has also built a reputation for engineering RC vehicles that are not just fast, but genuinely tough.
Waterproof electronics, high-output brushless powertrains, self-righting systems and traction management tech like Traxxas Stability Management have all become part of its DNA. Just as importantly, Traxxas cars are designed to survive real-world abuse—hard landings, crashes, water crossings and relentless off-road use—without turning ownership into a maintenance nightmare.
The most affordable way into Traxxas ownership
At the entry point of the India lineup sits the Traxxas TRX-4M Defender 1:18 scale crawler, priced at Rs 23,500, making it the most affordable Traxxas you can officially buy here.
Despite its compact size, the TRX-4M doesn’t feel like a toy. Built on a steel ladder frame with oil-filled shocks, locked differentials and a shaft-driven 4WD system, it brings proper trail-crawler capability to a small footprint. It’s equally comfortable clambering over rocks outdoors or navigating tight indoor courses, helped by a tight steering radius and precise throttle control.
The scale detailing is another highlight. The licensed Defender ABS hard body uses a clipless mounting system and comes with a durable, moulded-in finish. Fully waterproof electronics mean puddles, wet grass and shallow streams aren’t off-limits, reinforcing the idea that this is a "drive it anywhere" RC. Importantly for newcomers, it’s sold as a complete Ready-To-Race package, including battery and charger.
What else is on offer in India?
Beyond the TRX-4M, Cinerigs’ Traxxas lineup spans a wide range of RC experiences, from hardcore bashing to serious crawling.
The Traxxas TRX-4 1/10 Trail Crawler with the 2021 Ford Bronco body comes in at Rs 75,000, offering full-size scale realism and trail capability.
For speed and durability-focused enthusiasts, the 1/8 Sledge 4WD truck with belted tyres is priced at Rs 95,000.
At the extreme end sits the Traxxas XRT 8S Extreme 4WD, priced at Rs 1.30 lakh, delivering massive power, electronic driver aids and the kind of performance that mirrors full-size off-road racing trucks, just scaled down.
The brand’s popular bashers are also part of the lineup. The 1/10 Stampede 44 VXL is priced at Rs 57,000, while the 1/10 Rustler 44 VXL undercuts it slightly at Rs 50,000, both offering high-speed fun with TSM and upgraded hardware.
A hobby that finally gets proper backing
Traxxas coming to India officially isn’t just about new products on sale, it’s about legitimacy for a hobby that has quietly grown alongside India’s broader automotive enthusiasm. With authorised distribution, proper spares availability and service support, RC ownership finally becomes less risky and more accessible.
For enthusiasts who see machines as more than transport, whether full-size or scaled down, this could be the moment RC cars stop being a fringe indulgence and start becoming a mainstream automotive hobby in India.
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