King Triton: Testing Out Team Corally’s Wallet-Friendly 2WD Monster Trz

I remember my first RC truck; I was about 9 years old and was obsessed with 2WD RC stadium trucks. Being 9 I didn’t have a big budget, so I decided to scour the local Recycler paper (now I feel old). After a lot of searching I found a well-used Tamiya Stadium Blitzer, a 2WD truck kit they made back in the 90’s.

I bought the truck used for a couple of reasons. First off, I was 9 and didn’t have a lot of money. The second reason is that entry-level RTR kits didn’t really exist back in those days, so for a kid looking to get into RC on a very limited budget, I had to be thrifty.

Fast forward almost 25 years, the RC industry is full of RTR basher kits, giving enthusiasts so many options to choose from, but I sometimes wonder given the prices and features of some entry-level kits if they really have the interest of the beginner in mind. There’s never really such a thing as good quality and inexpensive right? Well, that may not be so true anymore. Team Corally recently released the Triton SP, their newest 2WD RTR basher truck, a truck that defies the idea that good quality on a budget doesn’t exist.

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The Build

Build Quality

Corally developed a truck that is both durable and fun but doesn’t break the bank. At the time of writing this article the Triton SP retails for just shy of $170, and includes everything you need, minus the battery and charger.

Normally I wouldn’t be so impressed, especially if it was some cheesy all-plastic kit, but Corally really delivers with the Triton. The front axles and rear dogbones are steel with steel drive cups. The entire chassis and its components are made from what Corally calls HiCC8 composite plastic, specifically developed for them and their lineup of basher kits. The 16mm “Big Bore” shocks are fluid-filled and made from the same HiCC8 heavy-duty plastic with fine threads for adjustment; adjustable shocks on any kit at this price is impressive. The suspension arms and camber links are all made from the same HiCC8 composite, giving them some good flex characteristics while still feeling very strong.

The Triton sits on large, 5-inch diameter tires pre-mounted onto 2.2-inch wheels bolted to aluminum 12mm hex adapters on all four corners. The truck comes topped with a pre-painted polycarbonate body that has an added roll bar pre-installed. There are even light buckets on top of the roll bar with provisions for LED lights, in case that’s something you want to install in the future.

As for the running gear, Corally outfitted the Triton with a Cora-40 2-3S ready speed controller made by Hobbywing just for them. A 15T high-torque motor puts the power down, and a Varioprop transmitter and receiver give you interference-free control.

Out for a Spin

Taking the Triton out to a local park gave me the opportunity to relive my youth for a little bit, taking me back to the days of bashing my first 2WD truck kit. I started off on the dirt and gravel, as that’s the obvious choice for a truck that comes with aggressive off-road tires. Let me tell you, the Triton is great fun to drive. The 2WD mixed with the included tires gives enough grip to get going yet allows you to break traction and slide it around at a whim. Kicking up dust clouds into some power slides was definitely a highlight for me when driving the truck on dirt.

Since I was in a park, I figured why not try it on paved ground. On concrete and asphalt the truck takes on another personality. The tires grip nicely, yet they have enough give to still let the truck do its thing without worry of flipping over into a barrel roll. The extra grip on pavement also helped me pop a few wheelies, much to my enjoyment. Transitioning to driving on lowcut grass was a fun way to clean the tires after sliding around in the dirt, and though most RC cars will struggle a little on grass the Triton plowed right through with no problems.

The 15T brushed motor paired with a 7.4V LiPo isn’t exactly the fastest combination, but it’s definitely fun, and fun is what we’re after! I like to think of it this way; having a little less power actually allows you to drive a car at its limit more of the time, not having to worry about pushing it too far (whether that be too far for the car, or the driver). I was able to constantly full throttle this truck on all surfaces without worrying about breaking something, and not worrying about breaking something on a basher is a good thing in our book.

Final Word

Overall, I’m so glad I got to drive this truck. The Triton SP gave me that same feeling I had when I was a kid, I felt like I could drive it over anything and didn’t really have to think about it. Just plain fun, no worries. I’m well into my 30’s now and have been into RC cars for almost 25 years at this point, and having driven many trucks and cars over the years, I can say with confidence that the Triton SP is one heck of an entry-level truck.

Whether you’re a beginner on a budget, a parent looking for an affordable hobby-grade RC truck for your kid, or even a seasoned veteran of RC looking for a new kit that’s cheap and fun, the Corally Triton SP won’t disappoint. It’s a true testament to the idea that a budget friendly RTR kit can be well made.

Text and Images by Lauren Short