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− | '''Karin''' (Japanese: カリン) is a [[Japan|Japanese]] automotive company in the [[HD Universe]] of ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]''. |
+ | '''Karin''' (Japanese: カリン) (pronounced 'kah·rin') is a [[Japan|Japanese]] automotive company in the [[HD Universe]] of ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]''. |
==Overview== |
==Overview== |
Revision as of 02:02, 9 October 2014
You may be looking for Karen, a character in Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto V.
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Karin (Japanese: カリン) (pronounced 'kah·rin') is a Japanese automotive company in the HD Universe of Grand Theft Auto.
Overview
The company is most likely based off the real-life manufacturer Toyota since most Karin cars are inspired by Toyota models.
However, the Sultan RS and Korean Mob Sultan, including the original Sultan, are modified like Subarus even though they are both based on the Toyota Altezza (also known as the Lexus IS300); and the Intruder is based on an Infiniti model.
Vehicles
Vehicle | Style | Based On (HD Universe) | Notes |
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Asterope | Mid-size sedan | 2006–2011 Toyota Camry | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive |
BeeJay XL | Mid-size SUV | 2006-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive |
Dilettante | 5-door compact | 2003-2009 Toyota Prius | Includes the Merryweather variant |
Futo | Compact sports coupe | 1983-1987 Toyota AE86 Corolla Levin | |
Intruder | Sports sedan | 2001-2006 Infiniti Q45 | |
Rebel | Pickup truck | Fourth gen Toyota Hilux | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive |
Sultan | Sports sedan | Lexus IS300/Toyota Altezza | |
Sultan RS | Sports coupe | Lexus IS300/Toyota Altezza |
Gallery
Trivia
- The name might be a parody of Kia as Kia and Karin are spelt similarly and are both girls' names; the logo also bears resemblance to their corporate logo (mainly the top left tip of the "K").
- In-game, however, the Karin does not parodies Kia Motors, as the vehicles are mostly based off of Toyota vehicles.
- Karin is pronounced as kareen, as indicated by a Karin sponsor on Fame or Shame.
- The name might also be a reference to Toyota's Carina series.
- Surprisingly, there is a concept car by Citroën called the Karin.
- The Karin logo is similar to the Circle K logo.
- The Intruder is the only vehicle that is not based off of any Toyota/Lexus vehicles, however it is also shares numerous styling cues with the 2002-2006 Toyota Corolla (or specifically, the Toyota Mark II in Japan).
- The Sultan, despite taking up resemblance to the Lexus IS/Toyota Altezza, resembles more of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII/Subaru Impreza WRX due to the Sultan's 4WD capability (as opposed to the Lexus IS/Toyota Altezza's FR capability).
Vehicle manufacturers in the HD Universe | |
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Albany | Annis | Benefactor | BF | Bollokan | Bravado | Brute | Buckingham | Canis | Chariot | Cheval | Classique | Coil | Declasse | Dewbauchee | Dinka | Dundreary | Emperor | Enus | Fathom | Gallivanter | Grotti | Hijak | HVY | Imponte | Invetero | Jacksheepe | Jobuilt | Karin | Kraken | Lampadati | Liberty Chop Shop | Liberty City Cycles | Maxwell | Maibatsu Corporation | Mammoth | MTL | Nagasaki | Obey | Ocelot | Overflod | Pegassi | Penaud | Pfister | Principe | Progen | RUNE | Schyster | Shitzu | Speedophile | Stanley | Steel Horse | Toundra | Truffade | Übermacht | Vapid | Vysser | Vulcar | Weeny | Western Company | Western Motorcycle Company | Willard | Zirconium | |
Vehicle Brands | Category:Vehicle manufacturers | Category:Vehicles |