Cat Cruiser
Template:Kart-infobox The Cat Cruiser is an unlockable kart body that appears in Mario Kart 8. It is a pink body, resembling somewhat of a Volkswagen New Beetle, with cat motifs such as whiskers, a tail, and ears (embedded on the windshield). The emblem is located on the sides of the kart. When the kart is underwater, the propeller will be located at the end of the tail, rather than the usual location on or just below the back of the kart.
History
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The Cat Cruiser makes its first appearance in Mario Kart 8. Its stats are identical to the Standard Kart, The Duke, Teddy Buggy, Prancer, Sneeker and the 300 SL Roadster, which means it grants drivers no advantages or disadvantages.
This vehicle is based on Princess Peach's cat form in Super Mario 3D World. Cat Peach also appears in The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8, making this her signature kart. In fact, a CPU-controlled Cat Peach will occasionally use this kart body paired with the Standard tires.
In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, CPU Cat Peach and Toadette occasionally use this kart body paired with the Retro Off-Road tires, while Daisy uses it with the Standard tires instead. Its stats also got changed so that it now offers acceleration and handling in exchange of speed. It shares stats with the Comet, Yoshi Bike and Teddy Buggy.
Mario Kart Tour
The Cat Cruiser appears again in Mario Kart Tour as a High-End kart. It is the signature of Cat Peach that debuted in the Cat Tour. Mini-Turbo duration and points earned from performing one are increased when using this kart. It uses pink-rimmed versions of the Standard tires from Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Stats
Mario Kart 8
- All Stats: 0
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Ground Speed: -0.25
- Water Speed: -0.25
- Air Speed: +0.25
- Anti-Gravity Speed: 0
- Acceleration: +0.25
- Weight: 0
- Ground Handling: +0.25
- Water Handling: 0
- Air Handling: +0.25
- Anti-Gravity Handling: 0
- Traction: 0
- Mini-Turbo: +0.25
Mario Kart Tour
Gallery
The Cat Cruiser in Mario Kart 8
Daisy driving on GBA Mario Circuit
Mario gliding with the Bowser Kite on Cloudtop Cruise
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Cat Peach in the Cat Cruiser on N64</small Royal Raceway
Cat Peach tricking on Paris Promenade 2 in Mario Kart Tour
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (traditional) | 古典貓車[?] Gǔdiǎn māo chē |
Classical Cat Car | |
| Dutch | Miauwto[?] | From "auto" (car) and "miauw" (meow) | |
| German | Katzen-Cabrio[?] | Cat Cabriolet | |
| Italian | Miaomobil[?] | Meowmobil | |
| Korean | 고양이크루저[?] Goyang'ikeurujeo |
Cat Cruiser | |
| Portuguese | Gatomóvel[?] | From "gato" (cat) and "automóvel" (automobile) | |
| Russian | Котбриолет[?] Kotbriolet |
From "кот" (cat) and "кабриолет" (cabriolet) | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Felino[?] | Feline | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Mininomóvil[?] | From "minino" (pussycat) and "móvil" (mobile) |
