The Neo-VQS (Japanese: ネオVQS, Neo Buikyūesu) is a Racing Mini 4WD car released by Tamiya on March 28, 2020. It is the first Mini 4WD car to be equipped with the VZ Chassis.
General info[]
A modernized version of the Vanquish Jr., it features a open-wheel body design that sports a sharp short nose on the front, the bargeboards on the sides and a 2-row rear spoiler on the rear. A pair of air-ducts can be found on just behind the canopy.
Standard variant[]
The standard variant features the black body color, with red and silver stripes and carbon-pattern on it.
It was equipped with the red, small diameter low profile Saber-type wheels paired with the black low profile slick tires. Both the chassis frame and A parts were molded in black.
Japan Cup 2020 variant[]
Unlike past Japan cup models, the annual Japan Cup 2020 variant features the polycarbonate bodyshell with plastic mounting.
It was equipped with the small diameter low-profile Y-spoke wheels molded in carbon-mixed nylon and paired with the black super-hard low-profile slick tires. The chassis frame and A parts were molded in fluorescent yellow.
Neo-VQS Advanced Pack[]
Released as a limited edition starter pack, it features the black smoke body color, with the chassis frame molded in black and A parts molded in clear yellow and equipped with low-profile Saber-type wheels.
The Advanced Pack also has tune-up parts meant to be sold seperately for beginners building their first car.
Asia Challenge 2021[]
First released in South Korea as a tie-up for the Asia Challenge 2021, the Asia Challenge 2021 variant features the regine clear blue body color, with AC2021-inspired body decals.
It was equipped with the carbon-mixed nylon small diameter low-profile Saber-type wheels paired with the maroon, low-friction low-profile slick tires. The chassis frame and A parts were molded in periwinkle and white respectively.
Polycarbonate Body Special[]
The Japan Cup-exclusive Polycarbonate Body Special variant features the polycarbonate bodyshell with plastic mounting. Unlike most variants, it comes with the VS Chassis.
It was equipped with the carbon-mixed nylon small diameter low-profile Y-spoke wheels paired with the white, hard-compound low-profile tires. The chassis frame and A parts were molded in light green and white respectively.
Tokyo Yakult Swallows Collaboration Model[]
Available exclusively at Tokyo Yakult Swallows Official Goods Shop, this variant features the white bodyshell with the decals design that is inspired by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows baseball club.
It was equipped with the red, small diameter low profile Saber-type wheels paired with the black super-hard low profile slick tires. Both the chassis frame and A parts were molded in dark blue.
In media[]
Mini 4WD Hyper Dash Grand Prix[]
Despite not having the VZ Chassis implemented at that time, the Japan Cup 2020 variant of the Neo-VQS bodyshell was obtainable through at time-limited gacha in December 2020. The bodyshell skill is Corner Speed+.
Unlike in real-life, the game treat it as a regular plastic bodyshell with the weight being the same as other bodyshells at 16 grams.
Technical info[]
| Variant | Body | Chassis | Wheels | Tires | Motor | Dimensions | Gear |
Standard |
Color: Black |
Type: VZ |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 158 |
3.5:1 |
Japan Cup 2020 |
Color: Clear |
Type: VZ |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 158 |
3.5:1 |
Asia Challenge 2021 |
Color: Regine Clear Blue |
Type: VZ |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 158 |
3.5:1 |
Polycarbonate Body Special |
Color: Clear |
Type: VS |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 147 |
3.5:1 |
Tokyo Yakult Swallows Collaboration Model |
Color: White |
Type: VZ |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 158 |
3.5:1 |
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See also[]
Related cars[]
External links[]
Tamiya Japan[]
- Neo-VQS at Tamiya Japan
- Neo-VQS Japan Cup 2020 at Tamiya Japan
- Neo-VQS Polycarbonate Body Special at Tamiya Japan (Japanese)
Tamiya America[]
- Neo-VQS at Tamiya America
- Neo-VQS Japan Cup 2020 at Tamiya America
Tamiya Korea[]
- Neo-VQS Asia Challenge 2021 at Tamiya Korea (Korean)
Others[]
- Neo-VQS Tokyo Yakult Swallows Collaboration Model at Tokyo Yakult Swallows Online Goods Shop (Japanese)