The cars your favourite Barbie doll would drive in the real world
We match some of the most iconic Barbie characters to new cars you can buy todayFeeling inspired by all the Barbie talk at the moment? Perhaps you identify as a Barbie doll and don’t know which car suits you best.
Well, we’ve studied the most iconic Barbie dolls launched over the years and worked out exactly what each character would drive if she were a real person that existed today (and could actually drive).
Malibu Barbie – Jeep Wrangler
Kicking off the list is the iconic Jeep Wrangler, and a vehicle that was actually used by the Mattel franchise as one of Barbie’s chariots. This is a no-brainer for a beach babe like Malibu Barbie, who needs Wrangler’s go-anywhere 4x4 system for all her adventures (and some street cred, obvs). Extra points if you can find a hot pink one like this one recently sold on carsales.
Army Barbie – GWM Tank 300
What’s tougher than an actual tank? Well, not much to be fair, but an SUV with ‘Tank’ for a name might be the next best thing. The GWM Tank 300! And, it’s a tank Barbie could legally drive on the road, here in Australia.
Disco Barbie – Tesla Model Y
This Barbie loves a good rave and what better car to dance through traffic – actually, maybe not in traffic – than the Tesla Model Y. One of its various features is called ‘Party Mode’, which, when activated, blasts music, opens the doors and boot, and flashes the exterior lights. It’s quite the scene.
Working Woman Barbie – BMW 3 Series
Nothing says ‘corporate queen’ like a sensible, stylish, and almost-always-European, sedan. This Barbie definitely needs a BMW 330e sedan.
Astronaut Barbie – Hyundai IONIQ 5
A space-travelling Barbie must have a futuristic car, and the Hyundai-built IONIQ 5 ticks all the boxes: fully electric drivetrain, out-of-this-world design, and loads of tech.
Dentist Barbie – Aston Martin DB12
This Barbie has worked hard, and she has a vehicle to prove it. Just a few years out of med school, she’s a highly skilled professional that’s just traded in her 2010 Toyota Corolla for something more ‘dentist-y’. Yep, an Aston Martin DB12 will do.
Mermaid Fantasy Barbie – BYD Dolphin
It’s only fitting that mermaid Barbie gets a cute little car named after a sea creature. The BYD Dolphin has just gone on sale as the cheapest new EV available in Oz today, which makes a perfect fit for this Barbie because mermaids don’t get paid that well.
Miss America Barbie – Chevrolet Corvette
This Barbie is the pageant queen you see plastered on the front of all the magazines. The girls want to be her, and the boys want to be with her. It’s only fitting she drives a sleek American machine that’s just as eye-catching as her crown, the Chevrolet Corvette.
Olympic Skier Barbie – Subaru Outback
You’ll catch this doll perfecting her craft every ski season, chasing the best trails, and ripping up the slopes. She needs a trusty stead to get her through some treacherous and slippery conditions and the versatility of the Subaru Outback is perfect for her active lifestyle.
Golden Dream Barbie – Mercedes-AMG G-Wagen
Clearly a Barbie dripping in gold needs a vehicle that can keep up with – and not cramp – her style. We reckon this chrome-gold Mercedes-AMG G63 is exactly what she needs. She doesn’t care what you think of her, she’ll cut straight in front of you without an indicator, and if you get too close, you’ll probably need a new pair of retinas.
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