Best Lego Cars in 2022

Can anyone say road trip? The 1962 Volkswagen camper was one of the most iconic camping vans ever to exist, even to this very day. It’s become the center of many modern styles for camping vans and RVs alike, but now you get to do more than just admire it from a distance: you get to build the engine and get your hands dirty. Move brick by brick through this model to place the iconic V over the front of the hood, and utilize some of LEGO’s most classic brick designs to bring the unique shape of the T1 to life. You get all the little fixings that truly make this feel stuck out of time, including the dated checkered window curtains and colored interior. Be sure to also check out our list of the best Lego castle sets for more great items like this.

LEGO has been the ultimate solution for collectors, model builders and toy lovers alike, but the Technic series puts things into a whole new perspective. LEGO and their take on the Porsche 911 comes with a plethora of over 2,700 pieces, and comes with a collector’s book. What’s really remarkable about this model is the attention to detail regarding the original seat, in-depth construction of the engine, and the overall aesthetics matching the real Porsche 911 perfectly. From colors directly from Porsche down to the scaled measurements and proportions, LEGO Technic promises roughly eight or more hours of build time, and an involved process that puts you completely in tune with the car.

If you’re not fortunate enough to own a real Bugatti, LEGO gives you the next best thing: getting under the hood with every intimate detail of this fantastic car. This perfect 1:8 scale recreation of the famous Bugatti puts you in control of how the engine in constructed, and includes over 3,500 pieces for an extremely long and involved process, averaging twelve hours or more depending on the skill of the builder. This includes an active rear wing, and an eight-speed gearbox with a gear shift. Everything is designed to give you the real feel of a Bugatti, including the W16 engine and suspension system. The colors come straight from the manufacturer; this is an excellent addition to any collector’s shelf. Our handy guide to the best Lego Jurassic world sets features more great products like this.

This Ferrari keeps it a bit on the down-low with the flashy Technic construction. This actually comes from the Creator series, with a heavier focus on traditionally-shaped LEGO parts to give a cleaner, more linear look. That doesn’t stop you from getting extremely involved, especially when you build the twin turbo engine brick by brick. This model rests at a much smaller size than Technic sets, including over 1,100 pieces and a five-hour process on average. One of the prime features of this is the fine detail when it comes to the seating and pedals, giving you a real in-the-cab feeling of being behind the wheel of a Ferrari. Love this product? Check out our review of the best Lego Marvel sets for our top picks.

The Cooper isn’t just the stylish British-themed car we’ve seen in every cliche movie: it’s a fine-tuned piece of machinery, and LEGO properly represents it with this Creator set. You build the engine, you stash the trunk with a scenic picnic set to emulate famous Cooper advertisements. LEGO stuck to their linear pieces, making this kit easy to modify for the budding model builder, while still keeping true to the scaled-down dimensions of a real life MINI Cooper. From the color selection down to the tinting on the glass, everything is as you would find it on a real Cooper resting on a car lot. Find more great products like this by checking out our guide to the best Lego Minecraft sets.

You can’t just pick one: both the RSR and Turbo are fantastic, so you should have both of them. This twin pack set includes a proper pit crew member, and two racer minifigures to duke it out on the track. Colors for these models have actually been taken from Porsche for authenticity, as well as small logo designs and stickers that accompany the pit crew’s sign. You’ll also get a real feel for the racetrack with the white-and-red checkered inlay, flags and sponsor images along the wall. This set is perfect for a new builder looking to cross their love of cars into their love of creation. If you love Lego, make sure you also check our Lego Architecture sets review.

LEGO sets are usually designed with a single clear-cut goal in mind. Well, that is until Technic decided to get technical. This rally car can be completely transformed into a buggy when you follow the alternative instructions included in the booklet. With detailed aesthetics along the exterior and a proper feel about the rally tires, this scaled-down model emulates the rally cars in France, showcasing technical specs of the car for the builder to see. You craft the V6 engine brick by brick, and get the opportunity to pop up the hood to inspect it whenever you’d like. If you are looking for a Lego gift for your child, check out our Lego City sets review.

Your younger builder will have a field day emulating the larger Technic sets that you’ve been building. Get them started on the right path with this excellent miniature scale version of the Porsche 919 Hybrid, and let them have their fun. This kit includes the driver, as well as some pit crew materials and a diagnostics laptop to run a quick check on the car’s computer system. You’ll also get the stoplight, and a chance to show your young builder what it’s like under the hood of one of the most sophisticated engines ever to exist. They’ll get the micro version, but it’s a stepping stone until they’re building Technic sets right alongside you. For hours of fun, we have reviewed Lego Creator sets so check them out.

The Speed Champion Sets are all about getting under the hood, but having a fun time doing it. It foregos many of the more intricate systems that Technic sets boast, but still gives plenty of opportunities to get the real feel for what it’s like to work under the hood. On top of that, this kit includes a female racer minifigure, her trophy, and a small pit crew set to let your little builder play build while they actually construct this set. Logos and decals mimic that of a real Ferrari race car, the “Scuderia Corsa,” as well as the same exact shade of red in the exterior. Other great sets are Lego Ninjago sets, so check them out as well.

Everything you could ever want in a racing kit is here. Not only do you get three minifigures and a world trophy, along with the appropriate pedestals, but you’re also going to get two fantastic renditions of Ford’s most famous lineup. There’s a classic 1966 GT40 and the newer 2016 GT model in the same pack, giving contrast to the differing styles throughout the 59+ year gap. This set also comes with a small pit crew kit, allowing your little builder to change the hubcaps while admiring the true Ford color scheme of each vehicle, and the ample room for their minifigures to sit. Need more Lego gift ideas? Check out our Lego Harry Potter sets and find the perfect set for your kid.

It’s time to get technical again. The 24 Hours Race Car comes with a properly built engine, one that you’ll construct brick by brick, and be able to use the moving piston system when all is said and done. The true-to-scale dimensions of this fantastic European engine are properly represented, as well as the intricate interior and attention to detail on the color scheme. This is another one of the Technic two-in-one lineup, meaning you can follow the alternate instructions in your booklet to craft an SUV racer to mix things up a little. Make sure you also check our guide to the best Lego Star Wars sets.

If the younger builder on your gift list is just getting into Technic sets, the BASH! Is a perfect way to help them ready themselves for sets with a higher total piece count. This kit comes with the two-in-one feature that most Technic sets seem to come with now, giving you two creations to craft and morph instead of just one. The best part about this set is the durability once it’s created: it can withstand light bumps throughout the house, and a bit more wear-and-tear than larger Technic sets. Perfect to scale up to larger sets, still works wonderfully as a toy that won’t shatter after one use. Make sure you also check our Lego Robots review, for more great items like this.

Technic has a much wilder side than the replices and scaled-down models. This original design for LEGO’s drag racer sits as a medium-tier Technic set, commanding more hours of construction time, yet not being quite as daunting as some of the larger sets in the series. This entire kit is optimized to be used with LEGO Technic power functions for LEGO robotics, and allows your builder to craft the V8 engine entirely from scratch, brick by brick. You’ll be able to mix and match with other Technic sets to create something truly spectacular. If you are looking for a Lego set for yourself, make sure you check our Lego sets for adults review.

Technic has some seriously impressive pieces, but the heart of LEGO is to have fun with the building process. The Technic Getaway Racer not only looks like a barrel of fun with the flaming skull designs and classic drag racer aesthetic, it comes with a pull-back motor to wind up and let it rip. Your builder will be able to race this all across the house, utilizing those durable rubber wheels that come with the kit to get a feel for how this set runs on hardwood and pavement. This Technic set is complex enough that younger builders will need one to two hours, and it works well as a collectable if they’re building their catalog of LEGO cars as well. If your kidlikes cars, check out our selection of the best hot wheels tracks.

The beautiful thing about the Technic series is that they come equipped for multiple skill levels. This set only includes 137 pieces, but throws in enough large LEGOs to make it simple to build, while prepping your builder for more difficult tasks down the road. You get the same great pull-back motor that you see with many other Technic sets, shooting this car, on average, for about up to twenty-five feet before the momentum dies down. This Formula-1 inspired car also comes with engineering features that emulate top-notch racing cars. You may also like our guide to the best kids electric cars so check it out.

This lineup of the Technic cars puts fun on the frontier first and foremost. This includes the rip-roaring pull-back motor that propels the car up to about twenty-five feet, but the cool thing is that if it crashes in that distance, the hood will pop up (totally intentional). It makes the user experience a bit more interactive. This starter Technic WHACK! Set gets builders familiar with many of the associated pieces in LEGO robotics and shows them how larger Technic sets will be laid out down the line. This series of Technics don’t follow any specific car brand’s colors or logos, which reduces the price tag, making this super affordable.

You’ll be able to rule the highway with LEGO. This Creator Highway 3-in-1 Kit creates a fantastic and aesthetic sports car, but also transforms into a drag racer or a tow truck depending on what your preference is. Follow the alternate instructions, and use the tow truck’s feature to actually hook onto and move other Technic set vehicles in the same weight range. This kit is super interactive, perfect for a mind at work that never seems to rest. Morphing from one kit to another takes a steady hand and some creativity, but whatever your builder chooses, they’ll be riding easy on smooth alloy wheels.

The Land Rover Defender is probably the most rugged car ever built. This, and the fact that it’s pretty much the shape of a box, makes it the perfect car for a LEGO set. However, with 2573 pieces to put together, it’s not a LEGO set for the faint-hearted. Recommended for kids (and adults) aged 11 and above, this is one of the most elaborate and finely detailed LEGO cars on the market. Based on the new Land Rover Defender, this set makes the perfect display piece when finished. If you’re a Land Rover and/or LEGO fanatic, it’s an essential purchase.