My hope is that HPI is just testing the waters. I feel that by Christmas or right after(especially with all the pressure being added) they will reliese a 4x4 Baja. Hell, if you started the Baja craze it would be dumb not to give the masses what they want! I do know and saw a knock off 4x4 baja that is in production right now. The Happy Children Toy company (not made up name!) made a 4x4 Baja. It had another tranny up front with a belt drive. I'm not sold on jumping ship for a Losi at this or any time soon. But....
As for an e-Baja, there is a market out there. The winter indoors racing like in Harrisburg would be ideal. I know one person who is thrilled on HPI's green Baja!!
Lets face it, my Baja's were built for my loud and expensive pleasure. A race truck is in the future. I hope it's a GAS Baja 4x4!