Matchbox MBX Road Trip Guide: Grand Tourers of the 1-125

MBX Road Trip fills the modern mainline with cars built for the open road: grand tourers, SUVs and touring classics. It is the sub-series where the 2026 range parks its most desirable licensed road cars.

Matchbox MBX Road Trip die-cast series guide
Matchbox MBX Road Trip

What makes Matchbox MBX Road Trip special

  • A core sub-series of the 2026 1-125 mainline.
  • Features road-focused licensed vehicles like the Lexus LC 500.
  • Touring and grand-touring character defines casting choice.
  • Strong crossover appeal with Hot Wheels road-car collectors.

Matchbox MBX Road Trip vs MBX Showroom

Feature Matchbox MBX Road Trip MBX Showroom
Character Cars for the journey Cars for the spotlight
Mix Modern tourers Classics and exotics
SA price R40 to R90 R40 to R90
Example castings LC 500, Range Rover Corvette, McLaren F1

Read the full guide: MBX Showroom explained.

Buying Matchbox MBX Road Trip in South Africa

MBX Road Trip cars cost R40 to R90 in South Africa; the Lexus LC 500 and Range Rover castings resell for R100 to R250. Browse the current die-cast stock on Unnew, including Matchbox Porsche 918 Spyder and Matchbox Toyota 4Runner, and read our guide to where to buy in South Africa for every local option, from retail pegs to collector groups.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Matchbox MBX Road Trip series?

MBX Road Trip fills the modern mainline with cars built for the open road: grand tourers, SUVs and touring classics.

When did Matchbox MBX Road Trip run?

Matchbox MBX Road Trip ran from 2024 to the present day.

How much do Matchbox MBX Road Trip models cost in South Africa?

MBX Road Trip cars cost R40 to R90 in South Africa; the Lexus LC 500 and Range Rover castings resell for R100 to R250.

Is Matchbox MBX Road Trip worth collecting?

Medium — licensed road cars are the mainline's value spine. Matchbox MBX Road Trip sits in the mainline sub-series tier of the range.

Where can I buy Matchbox MBX Road Trip in South Africa?

Start with the die-cast listings right here on Unnew, then check South African collector groups, Facebook Marketplace and flea markets. Our where-to-buy guide covers every local option in detail.

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