Zoom Buggy
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| Zoom Buggy | |
|---|---|
| |
| Strong stats | None |
| Average stats | Speed, Acceleration, Weight, Handling |
| Weak stats | None |
| Appears in | Mario Kart World |
The Zoom Buggy is a kart that appears in Mario Kart World. As its name suggests, it is a kart based on dune buggies. It appears to also be themed after a Koopa Troopa, with its yellow and green colors, its black hood vents resembling a Koopa Troopa's nostrils, Koopa-themed sponsors, and the engine cover in the back resembling its shell. Its tires also have shell-themed treads and hubs. The emblem is located on its sides.
In terms of stats, the Zoom Buggy has above-average speed, average acceleration and weight, and mediocre handling. It shares its stats with the Rally Kart, Hot Rod, Ribbit Revster, Roadster Royale, B Dasher, Bumble V, Carpet Flyer, and Cloud 9.
Gallery
Koopa Troopa driving the Zoom Buggy on Koopa Troopa Beach
Koopa Troopa posing on the Zoom Buggy on Koopa Troopa Beach
Cataquack tricking on the Zoom Buggy on Peach Beach
Naming
Zoom Buggy's name is a pun on "zoom" (meaning "to move quickly") and "dune buggy".
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | タートルバギー[1] Tātoru Bagī |
Turtle Buggy | |
| Dutch | Strandjakker[2] | From strand ("beach") and jakkeren ("to hurry" or "to drive fast") | |
| French | Cara-buggy[3] | From carapace ("shell") and "buggy" | |
| German | Wüstenflitzer[4] | Desert racer | |
| Italian | Tartakart[5] | From tartaruga ("turtle") and "kart" | |
| Korean | 터틀배기[6] Teoteul Baegi |
Turtle Buggy | |
| Portuguese | Salta-Dunas[6] | Dune Jumper | |
| Russian | Вжух-багги[6] Vzhukh-baggi |
Whoosh Buggy | |
| Spanish | Surcadunas[6] | from surcar ("to plow") and dunas ("dunes") |
References
- ^ mkのゲーム実況ch (Apr 9, 2025). 【世界最速プレイ】マリオカートワールドをウシで爆走してきました!!体験会で新アイテムや懐かしのコースが!!【Nintendo Switch 2】. YouTube. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ Dittochu (May 14, 2025). I Played the NEW Grand Prix Mode on Mario Kart World — It’s ABSOLUTELY INSANE 🏆. YouTube. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ Mario Kart World in-game name from French localization (Uploaded 5 Jun. 2025 on YouTube by Siphano)
- ^ Brybry (May 10, 2025). 42 Minutes sur MARIO KART WORLD (Switch 2 Berlin). YouTube. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ G-danzee (April 26, 2025). Mario Kart World Gameplay (Milan, Nintendo Switch 2 Experience): Bowser Castle / N64 Wario Stadium. YouTube. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c d In-game name from Mario Kart World
