All Mario Kart World karts and vehicles

Naturally, Mario Kart World karts and vehicles are one of the most important parts of the racing game. With 40 different karts, bikes, and ATVs to choose from, each with its own different stats and handling, picking the right one for you can be quite the task. So, in this guide, we list every single Mario Kart World vehicle and their stats, along with how to unlock them and our top picks for the best.

Of course, the drivers are also super important, so be sure to check out our guide to all Mario Kart World characters to familiarize yourself with them. We've also got everything you need to know about the Mario Kart World tracks and Mario Kart World unlockables, including all those awesome Mario Kart World costumes.

Here's everything in our Mario Kart World karts guide:

All Mario Kart World karts

There are a total of 40 vehicles in Mario Kart World. Each one has its own rating for speed, acceleration, weight, and handling, though these stats change depending on the weight of the driver. Please note that all the stats listed below are based on having Mario as the driver and will change with different characters.

Mario Kart World karts

Mario Kart World bikes

Mario Kart World ATVs

How do I unlock more Mario Kart World karts?

Beyond the default vehicles, you unlock one random Mario Kart World kart every time you collect 100 coins from races. You can collect coins in any of the game modes, so it's easy to rack them up, but it takes quite a long time to unlock all of the karts - so you'd better get racing!

The best Mario Kart World karts

The best Mario Kart World kart really depends on your personal preference and what character you like to play as, as each kart and character combination has a completely different feel. We highly recommend trying out the different vehicles in Mario Kart World's free roam mode to see which one suits you and your favorite driver best.

However, if you're still looking for something to get you on the right track, here are our  picks of the best Mario Kart World karts:

Standard Kart

You can't go wrong with a standard option. Mario's ride or die since day one, the standard kart offers good stats across the board and will see you zooming over the finish line in no time. It's back again after appearing in previous Mario Kart entries like Wii and 8.

Roadster Royale

New for Mario Kart World is the Roadster Royale. It's a pretty car with a pink design, inspired by none other than Princess Peach. But don't let it fool you, this car can get some speed going. Fun fact, it changes color based on who uses it - Daisy gets an orange paint job, for instance.

Stellar Sled

While the regular karts are fun, we're partial to an ATV - an all-terrain vehicle - now and then, especially now that Mario Kart World lets you drive pretty much anywhere. The Stellar Sled has fancy golden skis, allowing you to glide around. It packs plenty of speed into the build, along with good weight to stop you being bashed around too much.

Big Horn

Our new favorite character in the game is the cow, so naturally, we love the Big Horn kart that is almost certainly made for the cow herself. It has horns. It's got a golden nose ring. It looks excellent, and handles just as well, though it can be a little tough getting around those tight corners!

Rally Bike

Simple but reliable, the Rally Bike is a default vehicle that has well-balanced stats and works well across the board. We especially like using this one with medium-weight characters like Luigi and Peach.

Billdozer

As the name suggests, the Billdozer is themed around the Bullet Bill, a classic Mario enemy. Specifically, the Bomber version that has a mouth and flames coming out of its back end… for extra speed on the track. I love this design. I also love the Bullet Bill item that lets you zoom past your opponents, so maybe I'm just hoping it lets me do the same.

Bumble V

Bees. Everyone loves bees. And what better way to intimidate opponents on the road than with a kart equipped with a huge, metal stinger at the front? We recommend driving the Bumble V (get it, like a bumble bee?) as Stingby for the full experience. Oh, and its stats are good, too.

Mach Rocket

Moving back to bikes, we're looking at the Mach Rocket. Wanna go fast and do it in style? This is the vehicle for you. It seems to follow the same theme as the Mach Bike from Mario Kart Wii, but with a more modern design. It's a very light bike, though, so make sure you use the acceleration it offers to get away from other racers.

Bowser Bruiser

Another brand new addition to the Mario Kart World lineup is the Bowser Bruiser. It's an ATV and, you guessed it, resembles Bowser and his aesthetics. ATVs are a little thin on the ground in the game, with this being one of a handful of current vehicles. It also appears to replace the Standard ATV, as that's not included in the roster. The Bruiser is the only ATV with four wheels and uses them all to offer good stats across the board, especially speed.

Tune Thumper

Who'd have thought a tiny bike made from a stereo would be so good? The Tune Thumper offers really high acceleration and great handling, meaning you can zip around corners with ease and zoom past the competition. It's a new vehicle for the World, and we're thoroughly enjoying it.

Are there Mario Kart World setups?

There are no setups in Mario Kart World, as there are no different components for you to switch out. However, as we mentioned above, different characters can affect the stats of certain karts - large, medium, and small types can alter a kart's speed, overall performance, and handling quite dramatically.

And that's everything you need to know about all the Mario Kart World karts and vehicles. If you've not taken the plunge and are still wondering whether this racing game is worth the hype, be sure to check out our Mario Kart World review. We've also got a guide to Mario Kart World's mirror mode if you fancy taking a roll off the beaten track.