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''This article is about the car manufacturer. For the character in GTA IV, see [[Karen]].''
''This article is about the car manufacturer. For the character in GTA IV, see [[Karen]].''


'''Karin''' is an automotive company in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. The company is likely based off the real-life manufacturer [[wp:Toyota|Toyota]]. However, the Sultan RS and [[Korean Mob]] Sultan, are modified like Subarus even though they are both based on a Lexus (Owned by Toyota and it's luxury brand) combined with a Mitsubishi; and the Intruder is based on Infinitis.
'''Karin''' is an automotive company in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. The company is likely based off the real-life manufacturer [[wp:Toyota|Toyota]]. However, the Sultan RS and [[Korean Mob]] Sultan, are modified like Subarus even though they are both based on a Lexus (Toyota's luxury brand) combined with a Mitsubishi; and the Intruder is based on Infinitis.


The name might be a parody of [[wp:Kia|Kia]] as they spelled similarly and are girls' names; the logo also bears resemblance to their corporate logo (mainly the top left tip of the 'K').
The name might be a parody of [[wp:Kia|Kia]] as they spelled similarly and are girls' names; the logo also bears resemblance to their corporate logo (mainly the top left tip of the 'K').

Revision as of 06:17, 4 December 2010

Karin
Karin

This article is about the car manufacturer. For the character in GTA IV, see Karen.

Karin is an automotive company in Grand Theft Auto IV. The company is likely based off the real-life manufacturer Toyota. However, the Sultan RS and Korean Mob Sultan, are modified like Subarus even though they are both based on a Lexus (Toyota's luxury brand) combined with a Mitsubishi; and the Intruder is based on Infinitis.

The name might be a parody of Kia as they spelled similarly and are girls' names; the logo also bears resemblance to their corporate logo (mainly the top left tip of the 'K').

Vehicles

Vehicle Style Based on (GTA IV) Notes
Dilettante Sedan 2004-Present Toyota Prius
Futo Coupe 1983-1987 Toyota Corolla Levin
Intruder Sedan 2001-2006 Infiniti Q45
Sultan Sports Sedan 1998-2004 Lexus IS
Sultan RS Sports Coupe 1998-2004 Lexus IS