Mario Kart 8’s Free Mercedes-Benz DLC Coming to North America, Europe

The recently announced free Mercedes-Benz DLC for Mario Kart 8 will no longer be exclusive to Japan. Nintendo of America took to Twitter a few days ago that Mario's new ride will become available in North America later this summer.

We’re planning to release a GLA-Class kart from @Mercedesbenz for #MK8 this summer. Stay tuned for more info! pic.twitter.com/c5Gp886s7e

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 20, 2014

Don't fear that our friends across the pond won't be left out in the cold. Nintendo of Europe made a similar announcement for its region as well.

This content will allow Mario and company to race around in a vehicle modeled after the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA coming out later this year. The kart version winds up looking like a high-end Fischer-Price Power Wheels — there certainly doesn't seem to be any room for cupholders in that tiny cockpit!

Mario Kart 8 is available right now for Wii U.