Rev your engines for the most comprehensive kart and vehicle lineup ever-Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 unleashes over 40 vehicles, from classic favorites like the Standard Pipe and B Dasher to wild newcomers such as the Junkyard Hog and Funky Dorrie, each offering unique stats and custom combos to master. Whether you’re gunning for victory in Grand Prix, unleashing chaos in Knockout Tour, or roaming freely across wide-open environments, this guide breaks down every kart and unlock in Nintendo’s biggest Mario Kart yet.
While these vehicles don’t have the customization that we saw in Mario Kart 8, they do still have individual stats, so it’s not all about just glitz and glam when it comes to picking a vehicle to drive. (Though, yes, some vehicles are just cuter and better than the others, trust me.)
Below we explain how to unlock all the vehicles in Mario Kart World, along with their stats.
How to unlock more karts/vehicles
To unlock more karts and vehicles in Mario Kart World, you need to collect coins by participating in races, battles, and exploring Free Roam mode. Each time you gather 100 coins, a new vehicle-randomly chosen from the remaining unlockables-will be added to your collection. However, there’s a limit of 20 coins per standard race, so using the Coin Runners battle mode or collecting coin stacks in Free Roam can help you earn them more efficiently. The process is straightforward, but since vehicles are unlocked in a random order, acquiring a specific kart may take time-ultimately, a total of 40 vehicles can be unlocked this way.
As you play, you’ll unlock more karts for every 100 coins you collect. Unfortunately, the order in which you unlock the karts is random, so if you’re really burning for the Dolphin Dasher motorcycle, you may end up unlocking a bunch of other karts first.
If you’re playing a single-player mode, like completing Grand Prix, you’ll see a notice pop-up on the main menu screen after the match ends, noting that you got enough coins to unlock a kart.
If you’re playing in online multiplayer, the kart will unlock for you right away with no notice (which you can see when you opt to change your character by pressing the Plus button).
We found this little coin-dropping buggy looping around the DK Pass area in the Free Roam-like multiplayer lobby that we followed around to collect coins quickly:
Mario Kart World kart/vehicle list
Mario Kart World features a diverse selection of 40 vehicles split into three types: karts, bikes, and ATVs. Players start with 11 vehicles available immediately, including a mix of 6 karts, 4 bikes, and 1 ATV, while the remaining 29 must be unlocked by collecting coins throughout gameplay. Unlike previous titles, Mario Kart World does not allow customization of gliders, bodies, or wheels; each vehicle comes as a fixed design with unique stats for speed, acceleration, weight, and handling. Notable vehicles include classics like the B Dasher kart and new additions such as the R.O.B. H.O.G. bike. Vehicles also feature distinct visual customization options through stickers earned by completing objectives, adding a personal touch while racing through the game’s varied interconnected environments on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Below, you can see a list of all the vehicles in Mario Kart World, along with their stats:
- Standard Pipe (default)
- Rally Kart (default)
- Standard Bike (default)
- Rally Bike (default)
- Plushbuggy (default)
- Baby Blooper (default)
- Cute Scoot (default)
- Mach Rocket (default)
- Zoom Buggy (default)
- Chargin’ Truck (default)
- Hyper Pipe
- Funky Dorrie (default)
- Hot Rod
- Ribbit Revster
- Tune Thumper
- Junkyard Hog
- Roadster Royale
- B Dasher
- W-Twin Chopper
- Lobster Roller
- Biddybuggy
- Tiny Titan
- Dread Sled
- Stellar Sled
- Reel Racer
- Bumble V
- Fin Twin
- R.O.B. H.O.G.
- Carpet Flyer
- Cloud 9
- Dolphin Dasher
- Blastronaut III
- Big Horn
- Li’l Dumpy
- Loco Moto
- Mecha Trike
- Pipe Frame
- Billdozer
- Rallygator
- Bowser Bruiser
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What secrets do the fastest vehicles in Mario Kart World hold
The fastest vehicles in Mario Kart World conceal several key secrets beyond their visible stats, granting sharp players an edge:
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Hidden Stats & Terrain Bonuses: While vehicles like the Stellar Sled and Baby Blooper are displayed with high top speeds, there are hidden speed multipliers linked to both character and kart depending on the terrain. For example, some drivers get speed boosts on water or dirt, and certain characters (like Wario) clock higher speeds on asphalt even if another character in the same class appears identical on paper.
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Meta-Combos Matter: The true fastest setups aren’t just about the highest speed stat; they involve heavy characters with light vehicles for maximal top speed and acceleration, fine-tuned by hidden bonuses. The current “meta” combination is Wario + Baby Blooper for unmatched speed on standard streets, with other combinations excelling on unique surfaces.
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Weight Class Interactions: Heavy drivers (Bowser, Donkey Kong, Wario) gain top speed but lose acceleration and handling. Some vehicles penalize or boost certain character stats without making it obvious in the selection UI. For instance, Bowser may get a -1 speed penalty and +1 handling on specific top-speed karts.
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Secret Techniques: With high-speed vehicles, mastering drifting and Mini Turbo techniques is essential to offset poor acceleration. Heavy karts like the Stellar Sled demand expert control to maximize their speed advantage, especially since their acceleration and handling are mediocre.
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Environmental Secrets: Weather events, surface changes, and even hidden interactables can subtly alter kart speed. For example, regional terrain can slow or boost racers unexpectedly, making knowledge of the tracks and adaptive driving critical for exploiting speed secrets.
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Unlockables & Hidden Modes: There are rumors and evidence of unlockable Mirror Mode engine classes, giving even more speed and an entirely new experience for mastery-minded players.
In summary, the fastest vehicles’ secrets involve hidden performance modifiers based on character, kart, and terrain, as well as meta-defining character-vehicle pairings that only emerge through deep gameplay experimentation and community testing. Knowing these can transform your speed potential and competitive edge in Mario Kart World.
What hidden mechanics are linked to the Stellar Sled’s speed and handling
The Stellar Sled in Mario Kart World is designed as the fastest kart, but this speed comes with specific hidden mechanics linked to both its speed and handling.
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High Base Speed and Weight: The Stellar Sled boasts the highest speed stat in the game, making it the preferred kart for straight-line performance and time trials, especially with heavy characters. Its heavy weight improves its stability and ability to push lighter karts aside but comes at the expense of acceleration and maneuverability.
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Terrible Acceleration and Handling: The Sled has the worst acceleration and low handling of all karts, meaning recovery from hits or going off-road is slow, and cornering is challenging. This trade-off is more pronounced than with other high-speed karts.
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Hidden Road Speed Multiplier: Community analysis suggests the Stellar Sled possesses a hidden “road speed” boost-not shown in standard kart selection menus-which provides even higher velocity on paved or icy surfaces compared to the displayed speed stat. This means its performance gap increases further on the most common track terrains.
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Terrain Sensitivity: The Sled’s hidden mechanics include terrain-based speed modifiers. Its top speed is less affected by minor off-road surfaces than other high-speed vehicles, but it is extremely sensitive to major slow-downs like mud or sand, where its poor acceleration becomes a major liability.
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Meta-Combos and Character Interactions: Heavy characters (e.g., Bowser, Wario, Rosalina) riding the Stellar Sled benefit from an additional top speed bonus due to hidden weight/speed interactions, but suffer even lower acceleration and worse drift recovery. These effects are not explicitly displayed but have been confirmed by advanced player testing.
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AI Usage as Performance Clue: The game frequently assigns the Sled to CPU-driven Rosalina in higher difficulties and as the Star Cup rival, demonstrating that the kart’s performance is designed to challenge experienced players with maximum speed but minimal forgiveness for mistakes.
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Handling Modifiers: The Sled’s handling stat is not only inherently low, but some racers experience an additional hidden handling penalty when using this kart, particularly with heavier characters, making precise cornering even more difficult at high speed.
In summary, the Stellar Sled’s hidden mechanics revolve around terrain-dependent speed multipliers, weight/speed bonuses for certain character-kart pairings, and invisible penalties to acceleration and handling-all of which demand expert-level control to unlock its potential and compensate for its severe weaknesses.
