I think they should have kept that truck, and got rid of the 2.5 maxx
That way you could choose between the two 3.3's
One with reverse and one with-out.

There will be a new maxx out before the end of the year
Traxxas is working on a TRX .23 bigblock that will drop in these trucks
They also will have a new 2.4gz radio coming out the same time.