Mario Kart Wii characters: all 24 racers and Miis
Every Mario Kart Wii racer by weight class, which 12 are available from the start, and which are unlockable.
Original 2008 Wii release. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection online play ended in 2014; fan-run servers and modified versions are outside this guide.
Character reference
Mario
Balanced and reliable, Mario is a medium-weight starter whose karts and bikes suit learning the courses.
Mario in official Mario Kart Wii artwork.
Princess Peach
Peach is a medium starter shown here on a bike, the vehicle type new to the series in this game.
Princess Peach on a bike in official Mario Kart Wii artwork.
Wario
Wario is a heavyweight starter with access to high top-speed vehicles.
Wario in official Mario Kart Wii artwork.
Baby Mario
One of the lightweight starters with quick acceleration and good handling.
Baby Mario in official Mario Kart Wii artwork.
Koopa Troopa
A lightweight starter popular for agile bikes.
Koopa Troopa in official Mario Kart Wii artwork.
Funky Kong
Unlocked by beating four expert Staff Ghosts or racing 2,250 times; a favourite heavyweight for fast bikes.
Funky Kong in official Mario Kart Wii artwork.
Rosalina
One of the last unlocks: a one-star rank in the Mirror cups or 4,950 races.
Rosalina in official Mario Kart Wii artwork.
Starting characters
Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Toad, Koopa Troopa, Baby Mario, Baby Peach, Wario, Waluigi, Donkey Kong and Bowser are available from the start.
Unlockable characters
Baby Daisy, Baby Luigi, Toadette, Dry Bones, Birdo, Diddy Kong, Bowser Jr., Daisy, King Boo, Rosalina, Funky Kong and Dry Bowser must be unlocked, as do Mii Outfits A and B.
Weight and vehicles
Each weight class has its own karts and bikes. Unlocking characters also opens extra vehicles for their class.
Check the character selection screen after each Grand Prix: unlocks appear with a short announcement at the end of the cup.
Picture details
Game artwork belongs to its respective rights holders.