Cact-X

Cact-X
The Cact-X body in the vehicle selection screen.
Information
Type	Kart, Medium
First appearance	Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Total appearances	Mario Kart 7 Mario Kart Tour
Strengths	Handling, Off-Road
Weaknesses	Speed, Acceleration

The Cact-X (サンドランナー) is a kart body available in Mario Kart 7 for all racers. By looking at the design of the vehicle, you can probably guess what the name is derived from.

The stats of the Cat-X lean towards the Medium weight-class of pre Mario Kart 7 titles, with no truly large advantages.

The Cact-X reappears in Mario Kart Tour alongside a new variation, the Cact-Ice.

Description

Taking inspiration from a Saguaro cactus, the Cact-X has a primarily green striped body. Two "cactus arms" extend from the back and point backwards, and a yellow engine can be seen on the top end of the kart. A red flower design on the back acts as the booster, and yellow aerodynamic fins sprout from the sides. Headlights and a long yellow spike extend from the front, and the black seat and steering wheel are protected by a small, blue windshield. Small yellow thorns dot the Cact-X, giving anyone who bumps into it a spiny surprise.

Statistics

Speed and Acceleration aren't the strong spots of the Cact-X, but they aren't really the weak points, either. Overall, the kart is well balanced and is a decent choice for beginners.

Stat Name	Stat Value
Speed	-0.25
Acceleration	-0.25
Weight	0
Handling	+0.25
Off-Road	+0.25

Trivia!

• The Cact-X and four other karts in the game (Bolt Buggy, Bumble V, Pipe Frame, and Tiny Tug) are the only to boost the Off-Road statistic.
• The Japanese Katakana name for this Kart translates to the Sand Runner.

Gallery

Shy Guy coasting in Kalimari Desert probably listening to Passion Fruit...

Yoshi preparing his Cact-X to cruise!

The Cact-X as seen in Mario Kart Tour.