If your kids love a good adventure then this could be the perfect gift! The Power Wheels Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a giant, swift, off road bundle of fun.

Powered by a 12 volt battery your brave little adventurer can get up to an amazing 5 mph with this Jeep - for all those moms who are now having second thoughts don't - you can to lock out the high speed option and stick to the lower setting which is a more sedate 2.5 mph and ideal when you first introduce your child to the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. It can be a bit difficult for a 3 year old (which is the minimum age for use stated by the manufacturer) to get the hang of using the "gas" pedal and steering this monster, so the high speed lock out is a great feature. There is also a reverse gear for them to master.

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is designed for going "off road" and will move well over all types of terrain for example grass, gravel, small tree roots and rocks etc. However, Opinion seems to vary on this point. Many of the parents I spoke to have had absolutely no problems whilst others find the Jeep can't perform as expected on certain types of surface and slight inclines.

I have discovered that this appears to be caused by two factors. The first is that the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon like all other ride on toys has hard plastic wheels which seem to give limited traction. There are ways to remedy this problem, the first being rubber bands which fit over the wheels - these can be bought on various sites online. Secondly, one parent I spoke to sprayed the wheels with a rubberised undercoat - this was successful but needs to be reapplied regularly. Lastly, another parent went for the simple option - duck tape! Yes, it does work!

The second factor which seems to affect how well the Jeep runs is weight - a small, light child often has difficulty getting the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon to move properly, add a second child and the problem seems to go away. Possibly, if you don't have a second child adding some additional weight in the rear storage area of the Jeep may have the same effect?

A couple of parents expressed some disappointment that the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon doesn’t have proper doors which open and close, but most of the kids thought the rugged grab bars "cool" just like the pretend seat belts which encourage good car habits for the future. To the rear it features a storage area so the kids can pack up a picnic for the long trip ahead. Other parents and youngsters would like to see more features like a working radio which some other "ride ons" already feature.

The battery does take a LONG time to charge, particularly the first time - anything up to 18 hours. If this is a gift be sure to do this in advance otherwise you will have one very disappointed child and a long wait on your hands. After the initial charge it is probably advisable to keep it topped up after every use. Feed back on the length of time the battery lasts has been positive with a large number of parents stating they were surprised how long the Jeep would run.

One additional point to consider before buying a Power Wheels Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - IT IS BIG! With this in mind it is important to check you have enough storage space to accommodate it.

On the whole there were very few complaints regarding this Jeep, adults find it fairly uncomplicated to put together using the comprehensive instructions and the kids just love to ride round in this durable, well designed monster of a truck.