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Possible name(s): Stallion
Details: 2-door, Muscle
First making a prominent appearance in the second trailer, the Stallion has appeared in every game in the series since GTAIII. This new version appears to have been completely redesigned; its former shape as a convertible 2-door saloon has been replaced with a muscle-coupe look similar to that of the Sabre in previous games, along with the word Stallion emblasoned on the rear.
Possible name(s): Banshee, Infernus, Turismo
Details: 2-door, Sports
This is the only clear image we have of this convertible sports/super car, shown sitting by Niko in the third trailer. The rear light design looks similar to that of a recent Aston Martin - a possible inspiration for this car's designer. We can expect to see a selection of speedier cars available throughout Liberty City, in tradition with GTAs of the past.
Details: 4-door, Saloon
One of the first cars to appear in any media, this black saloon is thought to perhaps be a minicab beloning to Roman, Niko's cousin. In its appearance in the third trailer it is shown leaving the building rumoured to be Roman's taxi rank with both Niko and Roman himself inside. A minicab/taxi licence number sticker can clearly be seen printed on the rear.
Details: 4-door, Saloon
This car is most reminiscent of a BMW, accurately portrayed in previous GTAs by the Sentinel. As it drives over a length of plywood lying in the road in the third scene of the first trailer, the viewer is reminded of the physics engine incorporated in GTAIV. The suspension's immediate response to this obstacle promises another realm of vehicle handling that should make for some very interesting back-alley cop chases.
Possible name(s): Sentinel, Admiral
Details: 4-door, Saloon
Another from the first batch of screenshots, this car shares design traits with a Lexus or a BMW. The perfect luxury ride for a mob boss or corrupt politician.
Details: 2-door, Sports Convertible
The very first car shown in the first trailer, there has been much speculation regarding this car's design. Some call it a Mercedes Benz cabriolet replica, others a Volkswagen Eos. Whichever it is, as the character driving it adjusts his mirror, this scene first gave us a look into the new range of animatated quirks typical of the inhabitants of Liberty City.
Details: 4-door, SUV
Dotted around the various trailers, this SUV seems to be the token gas-guzzler of inner city New York. The front appears to be a blend of the new Land Rover Discovery and a Cadillac Escalade, this soccer mom's dream should make for some satisfying mess-making on and off road.
Details: Hatchback
This small city-runner looks very similar in style to a Toyota Prius or Chevrolet Cobalt. Perhaps we have a hybrid-fuelled GTA joke to be made here, but I'm sure we can expect to see plenty such cars in the richer, smugger areas of Liberty.
Possible name(s): Tampa, Savanna
Details:2-door
Older pre-90s cars, as pictured here in Broker, have been commonplace in poorer areas in previous GTAs. Broker is modelled off of Brooklyn, the notorious district of NYC with many gang ties, so we can expect to see many of these classic bangers riddled with bullet wounds loitering in the dark streets of Broker's ghettos.
Possible name(s): Unknown
Details:2-door, Saloon
From the first trailer, this car's design is clearly inspired by the Chrysler 300C, first proving to many fans that GTAIV would be set in present day (the 300C began production in 2004). This image shows the car driving through Algonquin, a richer commercial district (Manhattan), suited to such a car.
Possible name(s):
Bobcat, Yosemite
Details:2-door, Pickup
Though GTAIV's Liberty City is reported to be lacking in rural areas, this doesn't appear to affect the population's love of their 4x4s. Plenty are shown throughout the trailers, this particular one appearing a couple of times. Similar in design to Jeep Cherokee and an old GMC pickup truck, time will only tell if Niko and his comrades can make use of the pickup's rear.
Details:4-door, Saloon
This shot is taken of a saloon containing two assailants as they chase Niko and Roman in their black sedan pictured earlier during the third trailer. It's lines are similar to those of a 90s Ford Escort, and again are likely to be the cheaper and less-conspicuous option favoured by gang members in the more cultured areas of Liberty City.
Details:2-door, Coupe
Previous carnations of the Comet borrowed a lot in design from 80s Porsches, but the new model pictured has had an update. Similar to a new Porsche, perhaps with a little BMW Z4 thrown in there too, this looks like a great nippy set of wheels for those back alleys.
Possible name(s): Sabre, Clover
Details:2-door, Coupe
The Sabre first appeared in Vice City, and was known for its grunting engine and nippy handling. This particular car looks like the perfect getaway ride for the aspiring mobster, as well as ideal for some fun on those long highway straights.
Details:4-door, Saloon
Taxi cabs are an integral part of bustling metropolises, and they are no stranger to GTA. Since the first GTAs the classic yellow Taxi has been available throughout the map, ready to be stolen or destroyed at a moment's notice. More recent GTAs have evidently looked to the NYC Ford Crown Victoria cab for design inspiration, and the cab pictured here on the far left looks to be no exception. In addition there will be a variety of cab makes, as is the case in NYC. Speculation tells us that Roman, Niko's brother, owns a cab service in 'Broker' - so perhaps we will see Niko get behind the wheel and meter to earn his first few bucks in the US?
Possible name(s): NRG900RR
Details: Superbike
The NRG900RR makes its first appearance in the third trailer, as Niko pulls an enormous wheelie as he speeds off. We first saw the NRG500 in San Andreas; those who knew it well will know it was the fastest and most manouverable vehicle, let alone motorbike, in the entire game. We'll let you decide what that may mean for this updated model.
Possible name(s): Faggio
Details: Moped
Anyone who has played previous GTAs will be familiar with the intensely irritating whine of the Faggio scooter and its pizza-delivering variant. Based on the famous Vespa scooter; named after the Italian for 'wasp', another noisy little contraption that is just as uncomfortable to sit on.
Possible name(s): BF800
Details: Superbike
Another superbike roared onto our screens in the third trailer - lacking in body panelling it is particularly reminiscent of the BF400 of San Andreas. Refer to the NRG900RR for an explanation of our educated guess at a possible name for this roadhog...
Details:4-door, Saloon
Grand Theft Auto cannot exist without its various forms of law enforcement, and no such vehicle is more familiar to us than the police patrol cruiser. Whether they're hot on our tails; pulling out in front of us, or flying over the top of us at a bizarre angle, the cops and their endless government funding are the ultimate object of destruction. This new rendition now features the NYPD blue and white that was swapped with black and white for GTAIII's Liberty.
Possible name(s): Predator
Details:4-door, Saloon
The Predator was also a part of GTAIII's Liberty City, featuring two rather ineffective mounted guns that were hard to aim, but caused great damage - much more annoying when you're on the receiving end. Hopefully these new police boats will offer a little more in the way of firepower, as well as perhaps a few other improvements that will apply to seacraft as a whole, such as extra passengers.
Possible name(s): Mule, Yankee
Details:2-door, Truck
This goods truck borrows much of its design from the Isuzu NRQ. Its large alloy box-body looks ideal for transporting all kinds of contraband, but we'll have to wait and see whether the developers let Niko fill it with hot goods.
Possible name(s): Mule, Yankee
Details:2-door, Truck
The industrial areas of Liberty City and large docksides and harbours won't be without their selection of heavy goods vehicles, but this large box-bodied truck, shown here crossing a bridge, suggests the freeways won't be without their share of unstoppable heavy carnage.
Possible name(s): Linerunner, Roadtrain
Details:2-door, Tractor
The Linerunner has featured in every GTA since GTAIII so far, and has remained one of the favourites for clearing a road quickly and efficiently. It's likely trailers will be incorporated that can be attached to tractors like this, as was done in San Andreas. We can look forward to sliding one of these sideways and causing freeway carnage.
Possible name(s): Rumpo, Pony
Details:2-door, Van
This inspired Ford Econoline replica will certainly see plenty of use by industrial workers... and the occasional drug smuggling cartel.
Possible name(s): Maverick
Details:Helicopter
The good old Maverick of Vice City and San Andreas seems to make a return here, showing off the possible new ability for characters to 'hang' onto moving vehicles.
Details:Helicopter
This replica Sikorsky S-70 (aka Raindancer in previous games) has appeared in official screenshots and trailers alike. It's hard to tell just what the decals on the side are, but the blue, white and green as well as the logos are reminiscent of the US Department of Homeland Security. It certainly looks to be the bigbird of choice for law enforcement.
Possible name(s): Marquis
Details:Sailing boat
A new version of the Marquis sailing boat from the shores of Vice City and San Andreas seems to be making a reappearance.
Possible name(s): Squalo
Details: Speedboat
The Squalo of Vice City was a Miami Vice influenced speedboat, namely the 1983 Chris Craft Stinger 390. No 3D GTA has so far failed to provide a white-knuckle speedboat, and it seems GTAIV is no exception to that rule.
Possible name(s): Dinghy
Details: Motorboat
This boat first appeared in the third trailer, and isn't particularly similar to any boat seen in a previous GTA except those belonging to the Police and Coast Guard. It's dark colour may suggest popularity among those that don't wish to be seen.
