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The Esperanto made its first appearance in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], and its design has remained almost exactly the same in the following games, with only minor styling changes (mostly to the taillights and rear bumper). | The Esperanto made its first appearance in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], and its design has remained almost exactly the same in the following games, with only minor styling changes (mostly to the taillights and rear bumper). | ||
A modified variant (with official taxi ID plaques) is driven by [[Niko Bellic|Niko Bellic's]] cousin, [[Roman]] and is simply called [[Roman's Taxi]] when getting into that particular Esperanto. When free cab rides from Roman's garage are unlocked, an Esperanto will be sent to pick Niko up. It changes to a Cavalcade after Roman purchases a penthouse in Algonquin. It can be obtained in Roman's missions after you complete them, however, you can't steal the one Roman sends you to pick you up as | A modified variant (with official taxi ID plaques) is driven by [[Niko Bellic|Niko Bellic's]] cousin, [[Roman]] and is simply called [[Roman's Taxi]] when getting into that particular Esperanto. When free cab rides from Roman's garage are unlocked, an Esperanto will be sent to pick Niko up. It changes to a Cavalcade after Roman purchases a penthouse in Algonquin. It can be obtained in Roman's missions after you complete them, however, you can't steal the one Roman sends you to pick you up as its doors are locked. | ||
The Esperanto was one of the first cars to appear in any media in the run-up to GTA IV's release. It has often been mistakenly referred to as an "Albany" due to the fact that the word is conspicuously emblazoned on the grille. In actuality, [[Albany]] is the "make" of the car (other vehicles are seen with the Albany nameplate on their decklids and logos, such as the [[Primo]]), while Esperanto is the model. In GTA IV, after collecting all thirty cars for [[Stevie]] he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Esperanto fetching [[Dollar|$]]1,800. | The Esperanto was one of the first cars to appear in any media in the run-up to GTA IV's release. It has often been mistakenly referred to as an "Albany" due to the fact that the word is conspicuously emblazoned on the grille. In actuality, [[Albany]] is the "make" of the car (other vehicles are seen with the Albany nameplate on their decklids and logos, such as the [[Primo]]), while Esperanto is the model. In GTA IV, after collecting all thirty cars for [[Stevie]] he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Esperanto fetching [[Dollar|$]]1,800. | ||
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The GTA III era Esperanto is based on a 1975-1977 [[Wikipedia:Cadillac Eldorado|Cadillac Eldorado]]. However, the vehicle has received significant modifications throughout its appearances in these games. | The GTA III era Esperanto is based on a 1975-1977 [[Wikipedia:Cadillac Eldorado|Cadillac Eldorado]]. However, the vehicle has received significant modifications throughout its appearances in these games. | ||
When introduced in GTA III (and, later, in GTA Liberty | When introduced in GTA III (and, later, in GTA Liberty City Stories), the Esperanto features a slightly curvy profile and flatter details. The GTA Vice City rendition (as well as the GTA Vice City Stories rendition) received a major retouch with the vehicle featuring a more angular body design, detailed fascia and rear fin that slant forward. GTA San Andreas' Esperanto is essentially similar in design as that of GTA Vice City, but noticeably sports differences in the rear, with its tailfin-based taillights reduced in height (implying they are now part of the rear bumper) and its rear license plate relocated from the trunk lid to the bumper. Similarly, the GTA Advance rendition maintains much of the psychical traits of previous Esperanto's as seen from the top down. | ||
===GTA IV=== | ===GTA IV=== | ||
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Image:Esperantovcs.JPG|An Esperanto in GTA Vice City Stories. | Image:Esperantovcs.JPG|An Esperanto in GTA Vice City Stories. | ||
Image:Esperanto (GTA4) (front).jpg|An Albany Esperanto in GTA IV. | Image:Esperanto (GTA4) (front).jpg|An Albany Esperanto in GTA IV. | ||
Image:Esperanto (GTA4) (rear).jpg|An | Image:Esperanto (GTA4) (rear).jpg|An Albany Esperanto in GTA IV, rear view. | ||
Image:Roman's Taxi (GTA4) (front).jpg|GTA IV's Esperanto also serves as the basis of [[Roman's Taxi]]. | Image:Roman's Taxi (GTA4) (front).jpg|GTA IV's Esperanto also serves as the basis of [[Roman's Taxi]]. | ||
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