36 Ride-on Toys for Really Active 5 Year Olds

Toys for 5 year olds range in style, price, some come with a lot of extras, while others are more basic. This list includes a variety of child sized vehicles that fit this range. No matter what your child’s taste is, there’s something here for more elegant to simpler tastes for you to choose from.

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Beyond Infinity Volkswagen Camper Van

Beyond Infinity has this great battery powered Volkswagen T1 Camper Van that your child will enjoy hours of pretend play driving around. They can open and close the doors, squeal with excitement at the sound effects, see the dashboard light up when they turn on the headlights, and shift gears.

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Lil' Rider Pedal Powered Ride On Toy Go Kart

Many children would love to have this super cute pedal powered Go Kart to play with indoor or outdoor. This toy is great for getting kids physically active and using their imaginations and creativity whether playing independently or with friends. It’s made of high quality plastics holding up to 55 lbs.

$88.21

Two-Seater 4-Door Premium Ride On

If you are looking for a premium electric toy car for kids that’s a 2-seater 4-door and includes a parental remote, this just might be what you’re looking for. It’s a pretty red color with leather seats and provides up to 2 hours of driving before needing recharged.

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Rollplay GMC Sierra Denali Battery-Powered Ride-On

Look at this GMC Sierra Denali that drives up to 5mph in forward gear, has working headlights, horn, and engine sounds. Your child can invite a friend to join them for a ride while listening to their favorite music and enjoying pretend play for hours, and it makes a great gift.

$449.99

Bentley Continental Ride on Toy with Remote Control

This 2015 Licensed Bentley Continental GT is the cheapest Bentley you might ever consider buying, and your child will love it. This car can be driven and controlled by the child, or parents can take over with the remote control when needed, and it has working lights and antenna, too.

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Rollplay Chevy Silverado Battery-Powered Ride-On

If you’re a Chevy family this Silverado is a very nice ride with a maximum speed of 2.5 mph. It has dashboard lights, horn and engine sounds, doors that open, and the MP3 connection and speakers are all realistic features of this pretty shiny truck that drives up to 2 hours.

$235.15

Mechanical Ride On Elephant

If your child loves elephants and you’re looking for a great gift, this Mechanical Elephant simulated horse riding toy could be that gift. The Elephant rides in a gallop motion just like a horse which is comfortable riding for your child and provides an opportunity for them to develop balance and coordination skills.

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Peg Perego John Deere Ground Force Tractor with Trailer

The John Deere Ground Force Tractor and Trailer is a must have for the little John Deeres in your life that love farming equipment. This sweet tractor has 2 speeds with a lockout for parental control, auto brakes, traction wheels, and working FM radio for hours of pretend play fun.

$249.00

Kid Motorz Jr. Pro Golf Cart Ride-On

For your little golfer, Kid Motorz has the Jr. Pro Golf Cart that makes a great gift for pretend play with a realistic look and feel of being on the golf course. Let your Jr. golfer hop on in and use the features to get them to the next tee off of their game.

$255.99

Maserati Alfieri Ride On Electric Toy Car

This Maserati Alfieri electric toy car with a leather seat and parental remote control is a great toy for 5 year olds that love nice sporty cars. This beauty is battery powered with a rechargeable battery, has LED lights, and is realistic of the car it was designed after.

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Yamaha Battery Powered Ride-On Quad

Here’s a great gift; it’s the Yamaha kid’s ATV battery powered Quad, with single button control and easy steering. Charge it up and your child can play up to 4 hours, adventuring through the mud, water, and woods without having to leave the safety of their backyard (or playroom).

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Peg Perego John Deere Gator XUV

This John Deere Gator XUV comes with an extra-large dump bed and a tailgate. It also has an accelerator pedal with auto braking, and runs at 2 speeds with lockout at 5mph. The adjustable seat fits 2, so your child can bring along a friend to help with chores around the farm.

$369.65

Best Ride On Cars BMW Ride On Motorcycle

Make sure you purchase a helmet to go with this BMW motorcycle that has a working headlight, music and horn, and training wheels. Wearing a helmet will teach your child about safety while riding a motorcycle and will make their pretend play time even more realistic.

$191.90

Ride On Toy Tractor and Trailer by Lil' Rider

Lil’ Rider has this Toy Tractor and Trailer that’s ready to be delivered to your home and your child who will be ecstatic when they see this adorable ride. Charged battery provides up to 2 hours of play, while your child’s imagination leads them through many adventures filled with fun and laughter.

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3 Wheel Chopper Trike Motorcycle

This 3 Wheel Chopper Trike motorcycle for kids looks like a mini Harley, and is battery powered and easy to operate for young children. This Chopper has sound effects, working headlights, can be used indoor or outdoor, and holds up to 50lbs. Makes a great gift for the little speed demons in your life.

$96.22

The Original PlasmaCar by PlaSmart

Give the gift of the Original PlasmaCar. This awesome car doesn’t run on batteries, all it takes is the twist and turn of the steering wheel to make it move. This car goes forward, in reverse, maneuvers other areas as needed, and it can reach up to 6 mph in indoor/outdoor fun.

$65.04

Step2 Extreme Roller Coaster Ride-On Playset

Ease your child into roller coaster riding with this Extreme Roller Coaster playset that you can set up in your own back yard. Kids will be able push the car back up to the platform for their next ride; this repeat action helps with balance, and motor skill development.

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Costzon Go Kart

If you’re looking for a great gift for your little one this 4-wheel powered Go Kart could be the treasure find you’re looking for. Your child’s imagination will have them driving through sand dunes, over mountain terrain, and through banks of water then back home to recharge for their next adventure.

$129.99

Peg Perego John Deere Ground Loader Ride On

John Deere has some great gifts for kids like this ground loader with a working front loader that lifts, carries, and dumps, and your child can do all this right from their seat. It accelerates with the pedal and has automatic brakes, making your child’s adventures in imaginative farm play easy.

$249.00

Rockin' Rider Domino Stable Horse

Domino the stable horse will make a great toy for 5 year olds – he comes with a saddle and reins, and lifelike feeling mane and tail. Domino will neigh, snort, and sing, and make other sounds with simple gestures and touch. Pretend play will be all getty up and go with Domino.

$69.97

Costzon Ride-on Sand Digger

This heavy-duty Sand Digger can be used all year round – your child can load up and dump out many things to include sand, dirt, and or snow. This toy is constructed with a metal frame making it sturdy for your child to play on and with through all their adventures.

$39.99

Mercedes G55 AMG Ride On Electric Toy Car

This Mercedes G55 AMG is an electric toy car for kids to ride in, with many fun features that will make their Mercedes experience realistic. This luxury toy car is made with quality construction and materials made to last through the many adventures with your child.

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Voyagesports Fold Scooter

If you’re looking to gift your child with a scooter that is priced well, has wheels that light up, an adjustable handle, and weight limit of 150 lbs., this just might be what you are looking for. With this scooter your child will learn to lean to steer which helps them with balance and coordination.

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Lamborghini Aventador Kids Ride On

If your child loves fancy sports cars, this Lamborghini Aventador toy car could be the gift you are ready to give them. Sized to fit your child, this car with realistic features will be driven a lot as your child spends many hours in pretend play with it.

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Super Mario Kart Ride On Vehicle

A kid sized Super Mario Kart will leave video game fans squealing with excitement and ready to race their Kart to victory. Sound effects will heighten imaginative play, the rechargeable battery allows up 45 minutes of power, and the weight limit is up to 55 lbs.

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Big Dig Ride-on working Crane

Preschools love toys like this Dig and Roll to provide children with learning through play and outdoor physical activity. With the two-handed levers, your child controls the scooper enhancing manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination. The rolling movement and swivel seat cause your child to use problem solving skills to understand the effects.

$44.99

Rolly Toys CAT Construction Pedal Tractor Backhoe

Here’s a CAT pedal powered tractor with a back and front loader that makes the perfect gift for kids who love to pretend play construction. Kids who love to dig, dump, and drive will adore this toy they can drive with no worries of recharging batteries, and don’t forget the hard hat.

$309.99

Rollplay VW Beetle Battery-Powered Ride-On

The VW Beetle is a classic cool car, and this one in shiny red awaits hours of fun with your child. For the safety of your little one, the maximum speed for this bug is 2.5 MPG in reverse and forward directions. Your child will love the working features in this car.

$87.35

Peg Perego Polaris RZR 900 CAMO Ride On

This adorable Polaris RZR 900 in camo color would make a great gift for any kid who loves the outdoors, and some 4-wheeling fun. This adventurous ride has seat belts for your child safety when driving up to 5mph, and a working horn just for fun.

$349.99

Little Tikes Cozy Dirt Digger Battery Ride On

Here’s one of the cutest Dirt Digger toys for 5 year olds on the market because it has googly eyes that make it look happy. This little ride is battery charged, has forward and reverse motions, and power lock brakes. The attached scoop moves so your child can fill it and dump it.

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SPORTrax UTV Screemer Ride On

This off roading vehicle has a working 2 or 4-wheel drive, runs 48-90 minutes per charge, and comes with a FREE MP3 player for your child to listen to their favorite music while driving. It’s a 2-seater so they can invite a friend along on their fun-filled adventures.

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Kid Trax Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Car Ride On

If your child loves to pretend they are a police officer, then this Dodge Charger police car will make their playtime complete. This two-seater will need a partner, its doors open, and it has a working megaphone, flashing lights, and siren sounds just like a real police car.

$362.00

Rollplay Porsche Macan Battery-Powered Ride-On

Wow, this Porsche Macan is a sweet deal in looks, cost, and all the fun and adventure it will bring to your child when it arrives at your door. The details are Porsche worthy and will enhance your child’s imagination in hours of pretend play in the city or country.

$206.02

Lazymoon Black Jeep Kids Ride On Toy

Your child will be riding in comfort in this one-seater Jeep that has a start button and reverse and forward movement. As your child heads out to the backyard and into their ride for an outdoor adventure, don’t let them forget their tunes which will enhance the memories of their play.

$169.99

Best Choice Products Ride On Truck w/ Remote Control

This is a High-Performance ride on with an exceptional interior and includes a seat belt, real LED headlights and taillights. Extras like the MP3 auxiliary cord and built in tunes offer a choice of music, and a working horn alerts any pets or people to clear the path of this beautiful ride.

$279.99

Best Choice Products Kids ATV Quad 4 Wheeler Ride On

This is one tough looking Quad 4-wheeler in shiny red, black, and white that’s ready for all the adventure that awaits your child. Yep your young son or daughter will have the time of their life pretend playing with this beauty, with maximum speed of 2mph for their safety.

$278.00

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