Cat Cruiser

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Template:Kart-infobox The Cat Cruiser is a kart in the Mario Kart series. It is a pink vehicle resembling somewhat of a Volkswagen New Beetle, with cat motifs such as whiskers, a tail, ears embedded on the windshield, and a paw-shaped seat. 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 as an unlockable kart body. 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 reappears in Mario Kart Tour, where it is classified as a High-End kart. It was introduced in the Cat Tour and is the signature kart of Cat Peach. It uses pink-rimmed versions of the Standard tires from Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The Cat Cruiser raises the duration of Mini-Turbo speed boosts and the number of points earned for performing Mini-Turbos. A black and red variant named the Black Cat Cruiser was introduced in the September 2021 Sydney Tour.

The Cat Cruiser is available in regular tour pipes, including the All-Clear Pipe. However, it is currently not in the Daily Selects of the shop. The following table shows this kart's availability by tour.

Tour Availability
Cat Tour Cat Pipe 1
(spotlight)
Tour gift
15 Grand Stars; Gold Pass required
Bowser vs. DK Tour Bowser vs. DK Pipe 2
(spotlight)
Sydney Tour (September 2021) Cat Peach Pack
$39.99 / €43.99 / AU$62.99
September 8, 2021 – September 21, 2021

Profiles and statistics

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

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  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter:
    • Cat Peach made her debut in the Super Mario 3D World game. Once the player grabbed the Super Bell special item, Cat Peach leaped into action! And now she's riding in the cute Cat Cruiser, complete with tail! #MarioKartTour[1]
    • In addition to Funky Kong, you can find Cat Peach and the Cat Cruiser in pipes. This includes the All-Clear Pipe, which you can fire by clearing all of this tour's cups in #MarioKartTour. Be sure to cross every finish line![2]

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ネコクラシカル
Neko Kurashikaru
Cat Classical

Chinese (simplified) 古典猫车
Gǔdiǎn māo chē
Classic Cat Car

Chinese (traditional) 古典貓車
Gǔdiǎn māo chē
Classic 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 (NOA) Miaumóvel
From miau ("meow") and automóvel ("automobile")
Portuguese (NOE) 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")

References

  1. ^ mariokarttourEN (January 26, 2021) Twitter. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  2. ^ mariokarttourEN (January 31, 2021). Twitter. Retrieved February 1, 2021.