All-Terrain Vehicle
Quads are vehicles used mainly in Mario Kart 8, alongside Karts and bikes. They are ATVs of many different colors and have features that differ from Karts and Bikes. They are set to make their debut in Mario Kart 8.
The basic model of the quad for all characters is the Standard Quad, a motocross ATV showing the emblem of the character over the plate of the front and the sides of the rear. The color of a standard quad also changes, matching the character's custom color.
All quads differ from karts and bikes in many ways. While driving a quad, characters are able to perform wheelies, which boost the player's speed temporarily. If a quad is rammed into while doing a wheelie, the player will lose speed and have to accelerate again. However, it is unknown if quads emit blue sparks when drifting and release a small mini-turbo. It is also unknown if quads can emit yellow sparks for powerful mini-turbos. Some quads can drift in instead of drifting out.
