9 Daily Drivers For Superheroes (And 1 For A Supervillian)

I never read superhero comics growing up, nor as an adult. According to some of my friends who are well-versed in all things DC and Marvel, that’s both an advantage and a disadvantage. It’s an advantage in that, as I make my way through Marvel and DC cinematic universe, I’m more or less completely surprised by the various scenarios and bad guys that appear. The disadvantage is that I don’t experience the inevitable disappointment every hardcore comic fan goes through when some small detail is overlooked or interpreted differently from the original story. Darn.

It also means I don’t have a bigger picture of what’s to come, aside from those ultra-short post credit scenes that my friends have to explain to me anyway. That’s okay, because I love these films. I’m a total fanboy now, and since I’m also a car nut, I can’t help but wonder what kind of car Thor would drive if he couldn’t use his nifty hammer to just jet around the galaxy.

Now, when I say cars, I’m not talking about signature crime fighting vehicles with ejector seats, ray guns and special paint. Actually, we already know what some of these cars are - Iron Man has a garage full of awesome but we routinely spy him in an Audi R8. Captain America rolls large with his Harley. Batman rides in the back of some stretch limo when he’s not brooding in the Batmobile. As for the others, let’s have a little fun and see if we can’t pin down some daily drivers for some of our favourite big-screen superheroes. And since every superhero story needs a villain, I’ve got just the machine for the job.

Thor: Ford F150 SVT Lightning

Honestly, it was either this or the Ford Thunderbird. Obvious joke aside, I can see Thor rolling around town in a 380bhp muscle truck. Maybe it’s the beard, or the hair, or the fact that, like Thor’s hammer, the SVT Lightning is basically a fast brick. Whatever the case, the Lightning just seems to fit his style.

The Hulk: Toyota Corolla

The Hulk doesn’t drive, he smashes. Bruce Banner drives, and a modest Toyota Corolla would do the doctor just fine in getting him from point A to B in the most boring, uneventful way possible. And if someone on crack decides to spontaneously rage against Banner for driving too slow in the fast lane, nobody will be upset when Hulk uses the Corolla as a sledge hammer.

The Vision: Tesla Model S P90D

The Vision wants what’s best for humanity, and that means doing his part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But since he’s also a product of Tony Stark, there’s a flamboyant streak that just loves humiliating Thor in his loud, primitive pickup. Plus, whenever the Tesla is low on power, The Vision can just boost it back up with that infinity stone thing in his forehead.

Ant Man: Mercedes SLS AMG

In the spirit of cinematic continuity, I’m going with Scott Lang over the original Ant-Man, Hank Pym. And since Scott is a reformed criminal, a burly-yet-flashy Merc SLS AMG seems to be a perfect fit for such a person. It can only be painted red with black windows, and it must have loud exhaust.

Deadpool: Geo Metro Convertible

Wade Wilson doesn’t give a…well I can’t say it on Car Throttle. But he does like to have fun, and he loves to troll people - especially when it gets a reaction. Nobody expects a badass to drive around in Geo, and that adds just a bit more WTF to Deadpool’s gratuitous beatdowns to make the on-street humiliation worthwhile. Even so, I suspect there’s also an LS-swapped RX-7 in his garage.

Scarlet Witch: Mazda MX-5

I’m not suggesting Scarlett Witch is actually a hairdresser, nor am I suggesting our man Alex has the ability to do weird things with his brain (but anything is possible). I just see this being the ideal ride for a soft-spoken, sexy redhead with superpowers. You know I’m right.

Superman: Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Superman obviously flies everywhere, but his Clark Kent persona is a 100 percent Kansas boy. Few vehicles are as Midwest American as a Chevy pickup, and I see his being white with two-wheel drive, a toolbox in the bed, and completely stock right down to the AM/FM radio. When you’re Superman, you don’t need coal-rollin stacks, bangin’ bass or big suspension lifts to compensate for shortcomings.

Wonder Woman: BMW X5 M

Wonder Woman may or may not have an invisible jet in the forthcoming Wonder Woman flick for 2017, but I easily see Diana Prince zipping to the Hall of Justice in a 562bhp BMW SUV. It’s big, tough, sexy, and it can easily conquer flat paved roads thanks to prolific ground clearance and all-wheel drive. Not that Wonder Woman is a secret on-road suburbanite SUV house wife. But she’s been seen quite often in the Starbucks drive-thru, and she’s planning to trade the Bimmer for a new Hellcat-powered Jeep as soon as they’re available.

Black Panther: Bugatti Chiron

When you’re richer than Tony Stark, rule a country and have awesome superpowers, you go for the gusto simply because it’s expected of you. T’Challa doesn’t drive a Chiron (black, of course) because people expect it. Rather, he drives it simply because it’s the most powerful production car you can buy.

Thanos: Ford Mustang

Spoiler alert: Those of you anticipating Thanos in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War films will be surprised to learn that he doesn’t actually wreak havoc across the galaxy with the Infinity Stones. He just continually attends car shows and coffee meets with his Ford Mustang until half the universe is destroyed.