Little Tikes Grande Coupe Car

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Although oddly the little tikes official website gives the measurements exactly the same as the cosy coupe I know from owning this car the grand coupe is slightly wider and higher. I remember myself playing in the cosy coupe when I was little and desperately trying to squish in! My daughter is fairly tall for her age and I didn't want this to outgrow her quickly. To give you an idea of how roomy it is two 22 month olds can sit together (one ...
...brute strength and can get frustrating.

My little girl loves this toy and so do all her friends which does mean we sometimes have to hide it to avoid tears! These points aside, it is a great little toy. I wish I could fit in it.  ... more

We bought the grande coupe car for my 22 month old as the legendary cosy coupe was a firm favourite from my childhood in the early 80s. It is suitable up to 5 years.

Although oddly the little tikes official website gives the measurements exactly the same as the cosy coupe I know from owning this car the grand coupe is slightly wider and higher. I remember myself playing in the cosy coupe when I was little and desperately trying to squish in! My daughter is fairly tall for her age and I didn't want this to outgrow her quickly. To give you an idea of how roomy it is two 22 month olds can sit together (one on a lap) which is essential to avoid fights breaking out...

Although slightly more expensive and roomy, the grande coupe is similar to the cosy - it has a horn and an ignition plus a petrol cap. It also has a boot at the back to fit those 'essential road' items. It is yellow and blue - the lid of the boot is a less than macho hot pink. I am sure the resale value of this on ebay would be very good. I don't see many grand coupes around.

The main drawback has to be constructing the wheels. Rather than the usual nut and bolt job you have to hammer the axle into the hubcap which requires some serious brute strength and can get frustrating.

My little girl loves this toy and so do all her friends which does mean we sometimes have to hide it to avoid tears! These points aside, it is a great little toy. I wish I could fit in it. 

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