Premier
Overview
The Premier is a 4-door sedan available in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto IV. It is the civilian version of the Taxi and the Police Car, and a cousin of the bulkier Elegant.
Design
The Premier seems to be a cross between an early 90's Chevrolet Caprice and Ford Crown Victoria, with the front end resembling the former, and the rear resembling the latter. This hybrid seems to be in response to these cars being considered as the prototypical, traditional full-size American sedans, both of which being commonly used as police vehicles, with the Crown Victoria replacing the Caprice after its disappearance from the American market after 1996.
In GTA IV, the Premier has been redesigned to resemble a '07-'08 Chevy Cobalt.
Performance
Acceleration, speed, and handling are all quite impressive, while the sturdiness and bulk of the chassis render the Premier capable of withstanding heavy damage, making this front-engine, rear-drive beast simply one of the best passenger vehicles in the game. The strong engine, responsive handling, and sturdy frame also make the Premier an ideal car for performing the PIT maneuver and for ramming other vehicles, hence its use as a police car.
One interesting note is that performance aspects for the Premier come in in three flavors: mediocre, impressive, and fantastic. The version of the Premier with the worst performance is the Taxi, with modest acceleration and speed, and a heavy, lumbering frame. Next is the civilian version, with its outstanding performance and lighter chassis. Last is the Police version, which is the civilian Premier with a slightly more powerful engine and increased durability, and truly one of the best vehicles in the game.
Modifications
- Color
- Hood
- Exhausts
- Nitro (all)
- Roof
- Spoilers
- Wheels
- Car Stereo
- Hydraulics
Trivia
- The Premier serves as the Taxi in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
- The Premier serves as the Police Car in Los Santos and San Fierro, while in Las Venturas, the police car resembles a 1986-1990 Chevrolet Caprice, with a more boxy, angular design.