Steel Driver

Not to be confused with Steel Diver.

The Steel Driver is a kart in the Mario Kart series. Its name is based on the game Steel Diver. In fact, its Japanese and Italian names are the Steel Diver. It is a submarine-like vehicle with a dark blue top and a red underside. When the kart goes underwater, the propeller appears in the rear guard, much like an actual submarine. The emblem is located on the sides of the kart.

History

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The Steel Driver debuts in Mario Kart 8 as an unlockabke kart body. It has the same stats as the Badwagon, the Tri-Speeder, the Standard ATV, and the GLA. It boosts weight and traction, but lowers acceleration and handling.

In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it is now available from the start. In this game, it boosts speed and weight, but lowers acceleration and handling. It now shares stats with only the Tri-Speeder and Bone Rattler. CPU Iggy, Koopa Troopa, and Dry Bones are occasionally seen using this kart, paired with the Metal tires.

Mario Kart Tour

The Steel Driver returns in Mario Kart Tour, where it is classified as a High-End kart. It was added at the start of the Mario vs. Luigi Tour. The kart increases the duration of slipstreams and the points earned for performing one. It uses the Sushi Racer's tires.

Since its introduction in the Mario vs. Luigi Tour, the Steel Driver has appeared in the First Pipe and Second Pipe of each tour. In said tour, it was also available in the Penguin Luigi Pack between November 25 and December 2, 2020 for $39.99.

Profiles and statistics

Mario Kart 8 Ground Speed: 0 Water Speed: +0.5 Air Speed: 0 Anti-Gravity Speed: -0.25 Acceleration: -0.5 Weight: +0.5 Ground Handling: -0.5 Water Handling: +0.75 Air Handling: -0.25 Anti-Gravity Handling: -0.75 Traction: +0.5 Mini-Turbo: -0.75

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Ground Speed: +0.25 Water Speed: +0.5 Air Speed: -0.75 Anti-Gravity Speed: -0.25 Acceleration: -0.75 Weight: +0.5 Ground Handling: -0.5 Water Handling: +0.75 Air Handling: -0.5 Anti-Gravity Handling: -0.5 Traction: 0 Mini-Turbo: -0.5

Gallery

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  The icon for the Steel Driver in Mario Kart 8

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  Iggy's Steel Driver

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  Morton riding in the Steel Driver

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  Penguin Luigi in the Steel Driver in Mario Kart Tour

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Dutch	Diepzeeduikkar[?]	Pun on diepzeeduiker (deep sea diver) and "kar" (cart)
German	U-Kart[?]	Pun on U-Boat ("submarine") and kart
Italian	Steel Diver[?]	-
Korean	스틸드라이버[?] Seutildeuraibeo	Steel Driver
Portuguese	Turbomarino[?]	Turbomarine
Russian	Субмашина[?] Submashina	Pun on субмарина ("submarine") and машина ("machine" or "car")
Spanish	Subacuauto[?]	Pun on subacuatico ("subaquatic") and auto ("car")