Year: 2026 Mainline

Collection No. 216/250

Segment: Trophy Case 2/5

New model

A tribute to the cars that help Mattel create the world's most exciting Hot Wheels track sets.

The HW Test Ride is a Hot Wheels Original created as the brand's interpretation of "the ultimate track car." Rather than being based on a real automobile, the casting pays homage to the specialized vehicles used by Mattel to playtest Hot Wheels track sets during development. Built around a tubular spaceframe chassis, the vehicle is engineered to perform on a wide variety of track layouts, reflecting the versatility required of real test vehicles used to evaluate loops, boosters, jumps, and other track elements.

Making its debut as a new casting in the 2026 Mainline, the HW Test Ride is packed with clever references to Hot Wheels' track heritage. It features a booster-shaped engine, while numerous components of a classic track set are integrated into the design, including a loop, straight track section, track clamp, and even a downhill race track complete with a miniature car. These hidden details make it one of the most creative Hot Wheels Originals in recent years and a must-have for fans of the brand's iconic orange track.

Key Specs

• Brand: Hot Wheels
• Series: 2026 Mainline
• Scale: 1:64
• Vehicle: HW Test Ride
• New Casting
• Tubular Spaceframe Design
• Booster-Shaped Engine
• Track-Inspired Details Throughout the Casting
• Metal Body
• Plastic Chassis