Is the Lunar Roving Vehicle modelled on a specific real mission vehicle?

The model takes inspiration from moon rovers used on real lunar missions, but it's LEGO® City's own interpretation rather than a copy of one specific vehicle.

How many minifigures are included?

Three, suited to acting as a small mission crew for scenes on the lunar surface.

What do the gold pieces represent?

Pearl gold nods to the gold-foil insulation layers found on real spacecraft, used as targeted accents across the vehicle.

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Lunar Roving Vehicle

The Lunar Roving Vehicle belongs to LEGO® City's space range and recreates a moon rover in the style of past lunar missions. With 275 pieces and 95 unique elements, the set stays compact while still offering enough detail to stand on its own as a vehicle model. Three minifigures allow for scenes from a moon mission, complete with crew and gear.

Set number: 60348
Year: 2022
Pieces: 275
Minifigures: 3
Theme: City
Different parts: 95

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 95

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (9)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 3

Man, Dark Orange Jacket, Dark Azure Legs, Dark Blue Cap fig-0123264 pieces × 1
Astronaut, Male, White Suit, Gold Visor, Beard fig-0123276 pieces × 1
Astronaut, Female, White Suit, Gold Visor, Smirk fig-0123286 pieces × 1

Description

An open vehicle for rough terrain

Unlike enclosed spacecraft, the Lunar Roving Vehicle is built open, with large wheels and an exposed seating area, echoing real moon rovers from historic missions. That design calls for fewer large panelling pieces and more functional elements such as axles, wheels and antennas. On a shelf, the open structure keeps the model interesting from several angles rather than only looking its best from the front, unlike a closed capsule or shuttle model would.

White, grey and gold for a technical look

The white, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey palette evokes insulation and metal panelling, much like real spacecraft hardware. Pearl gold picks out specific accents on antennas, panels or technical details, nodding to the gold-foil insulation layers seen on real spacecraft. That combination gives the model a technical feel without leaning on many different colours. The parts list on this page shows exactly where the gold pieces sit on the finished model, which is handy if you're sourcing a replacement.

95 elements for a working chassis

At 275 pieces with 95 unique elements, the focus clearly sits on a functional chassis rather than pure decoration: wheels, axles and suspension need several distinct shapes so the vehicle can handle uneven terrain. That results in a moderate part variety, avoiding both constant repetition and a flood of one-off pieces. Going through the parts list makes it easy to see which pieces handle mobility and which ones are there purely for the look.

Three crew members for the mission

Three minifigures turn the vehicle into a small mission crew, useful for staging scenes such as collecting samples or driving across the surface. That sets this set apart from a pure display model and makes it a good companion piece for other space sets from LEGO® City. Paired with a moon base or lander, it becomes the centrepiece of a larger lunar mission scene, shuttling crew and samples back and forth between the two.

FAQ

Is the Lunar Roving Vehicle modelled on a specific real mission vehicle?: The model takes inspiration from moon rovers used on real lunar missions, but it's LEGO® City's own interpretation rather than a copy of one specific vehicle.
How many minifigures are included?: Three, suited to acting as a small mission crew for scenes on the lunar surface.
What do the gold pieces represent?: Pearl gold nods to the gold-foil insulation layers found on real spacecraft, used as targeted accents across the vehicle.