Sneeker
- Not to be confused with Sneaker.
The Sneeker (known as the Bounder in Europe and Oceania) is an unlockable kart body that appears in Mario Kart 8. It looks like a type of shoe called a sneaker, which is where it gets its name. There are four colored variants, a red variant, a yellow variant, a pink variant, and a gray variant, and it changes colors depending on which character is using it. Its stats are identical to the Standard Kart, the Cat Cruiser, the Prancer, The Duke, the Teddy Buggy and the 300 SL Roadster, which means it grants drivers no advantages or disadvantages. The engine sound is actually a deeper sounding version of the Standard Kart, Pipe Frame, Teddy Buggy, and the Wild Wiggler.
A CPU-controlled Toad, Toadette, Shy Guy, and Wario may occasionally use this vehicle body paired with the Standard tires. Lemmy Koopa's staff ghost uses the Sneeker body in Sherbet Land.
In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it is now available from the start and now increases speed while decreasing acceleration and traction. A CPU Wendy is occasionally seen using this body paired with the Standard tires. Toad also occasionally uses the Sneeker body paired with the Blue Standard tires.
Stats
Mario Kart 8
- All Stats: 0
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Ground Speed: +0.25
- Water Speed: -0.25
- Air Speed: 0
- Anti-Gravity Speed: 0
- Acceleration: -0.5
- Weight: 0
- Ground Handling: 0
- Water Handling: 0
- Air Handling: -0.25
- Anti-Gravity Handling: 0
- Traction: -0.75
- Mini-Turbo: -0.25
Color schemes
| Color | Characters | Mii Colors | Mii amiibo Racing Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
 red/blue |
   File:YoshiRed-MK8.pngFile:YoshiBlue-MK8.png File:ShyGuyGreen-MK8.pngFile:ShyGuyBlue-MK8.png      
|
Red, Green, Blue | Mario Suit, Luigi Suit, Yoshi Suit, Hylian Suit, Captain Falcon Suit, Fox Suit, Toad Suit, Sonic Suit, Pikmin Suit |
| File:Sneeker-Pink.png#FF007F/White |   File:YoshiLightBlue-MK8.pngFile:YoshiPink-MK8.pngFile:YoshiWhite-MK8.pngFile:ShyGuyLightBlue-MK8.pngFile:ShyGuyPink-MK8.pngFile:ShyGuyWhite-MK8.png       
|
Pink, Light-blue, White | Peach Suit, Kirby Suit, Rosalina Suit, Mega Man Suit |
| File:Sneeker-Yellow.pnggold/darkorchid |  File:YoshiYellow-MK8.png File:ShyGuyYellow-MK8.png       
|
Yellow, Light-green, Purple | Wario Suit, Animal Crossing Suit, Pac-Man Suit |
| File:Sneeker-Gray.pnggray |  File:YoshiBlack-MK8.pngFile:YoshiOrange-MK8.png File:ShyGuyBlack-MK8.pngFile:ShyGuyOrange-MK8.png       
|
Orange, Brown, Black | Donkey Kong Suit, Varia Suit, Bowser Suit |
Gallery
- Sneeker-Red-MK8.jpg
Toad, in his red Sneeker.
- Sneeker-Yellow-MK8.jpg
Wario, in his yellow Sneeker.
- Sneeker-Gray-MK8.jpg
Morton, in his gray Sneeker.
Toadette, in her pink Sneeker.
Rosalina, in her pink Sneeker.
Lemmy, in his yellow Sneeker.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スニーカート[?] Sunīkāto |
Sneakart | |
| Dutch | Koploper[?] | Frontrunner | |
| German | Sauseschuh[?] | Dash Shoe | |
| Italian | Sneakerona[?] | Pun with sneaker and corona (crown) | |
| Portuguese | Karténis[?] | Pun with kart and ténis (sneaker) | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Turbotenis[?] | Turbosneeker | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Zapatículo[?] | From zapatilla (shoe) and vehículo (vehicle) |
Trivia
- The Sneeker is one of three vehicles to have the Mario Kart logo engraved, the others being the Teddy Buggy and Mr. Scooty.
- The Red/Blue variant is the only color scheme to never be used by at least one Koopaling.
