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In [[:Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], the Taxi is a [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_LTD_(North_America) Ford LTD] lookalike.

In [[:Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] the Taxi is based on the [[Premier]], which is an [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Caprice#1991-1996 early-nineties Chevrolet Caprice]. The taxis in Grand Theft Auto:Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto:Vice City Stories are largely identical to the GTA III and GTA Vice City renditions, respectively. The GTA Liberty City Stories rendition may appear with yellow, black or grey bumpers.

The Taxi in GTA Advance has little indication of which car it is based on, but is generally more boxy in design when compared to the game's [[Police Car|Police]].

=== GTA IV ===

There are two different taxi sedans in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]; one built by [[Declasse]], based on the [[Merit]], and the other built by [[Vapid]], influenced strongly by the [[wp:Ford Crown Victoria|Ford Crown Victoria P72]]. ~~There are two variants of the~~ Vapid ~~Taxi, one with~~ yellow ~~bumpers~~, ~~the other with~~ grey; some have rooftop advertisements for WTF, Conjoined Twins, and Banging Trash Can Lids For An Hour. The Vapid taxi ~~doesn't have a civilian version, however it~~ shares a chassis with the [[Police Cruiser|Police]] and [[NOOSE Cruiser|NOOSE]] Cruisers.

There are two different taxi sedans in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]; one built by [[Declasse]], based on the [[Merit]], and the other built by [[Vapid]], influenced strongly by the [[wp:Ford Crown Victoria|Ford Crown Victoria P72]]. Vapid Taxis may have yellow, grey or black bumpers; some have rooftop advertisements for WTF, Conjoined Twins, and Banging Trash Can Lids For An Hour. The Vapid taxi shares a chassis with the [[Police Cruiser|Police]] and [[NOOSE Cruiser|NOOSE]] Cruisers; this chassis is not used in any civilian car.

== Performance ==

=== GTA 1 — GTA 2 ===

Early renditions of the Taxi are generally undesirable due to their mediocre performance. While differing between cities and partially based on muscle vehicles, GTA1's taxis are generally slow, but compensate with good steering. ~~For~~ the ~~GTA2 rendition, however,~~ the ~~complete opposite may be said~~, with moderate speed, but sluggish controls, inferior to the [[Taxi Xpress]]. Both games' renditions have moderate crash endurance.

Early renditions of the Taxi are generally undesirable due to their mediocre performance. While differing between cities and partially based on muscle vehicles, GTA1's taxis are generally slow, but compensate with good steering. In GTA 2 the opposite is the case, with moderate speed but sluggish controls, inferior to the [[Taxi Xpress]]. Both games' renditions have moderate crash endurance.

=== GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories ===

~~Despite drastically differing appearances~~ between GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories, the Taxi's performance in the games may be described as all round average. With moderate speed, moderate acceleration, light construction, moderate endurance, ~~competent~~ steering and stable cornering~~, the Taxi is generally an acceptable vehicle to drive,~~ traits ~~that~~ are helpful during [[Taxi Driver]] missions. The vehicle is also front wheel drive, reducing the chances of tailspins when cornering and allowing the vehicle to perform ~~180s~~ turns backwards or forwards with ease.

The appearance of the Taxi between GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories varies drastically, however the Taxi's performance in all the games of this era may be described as all-round average. With moderate speed, moderate acceleration, light construction, moderate endurance, capable steering and stable cornering (all traits which are helpful during [[Taxi Driver]] missions), the Taxi is generally an acceptable vehicle to drive. The vehicle is also front wheel drive, reducing the chances of tailspins when cornering and allowing the vehicle to perform 180-degree turns backwards or forwards with ease.

=== GTA IV ===

The [[Declasse]], [[Merit]]-based taxi in GTA IV is powered by a V6, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in a RWD layout. Acceleration is very good, and the top speed is also good for a vehicle as common as this. The brakes have been upgraded over the civilian model, and requires a shorter stopping distance. The suspension has also had an upgrade, making this vehicle corner more effectively at speed. Crash deformation is acceptable, and the cab can survive a few frontal hits before failing.

The [[Declasse]] [[Merit]]-based taxi in GTA IV is powered by a V6, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in a RWD layout. Acceleration is very good, and the top speed is also good for a vehicle as common as this. The brakes have been upgraded over the civilian model, and requires a shorter stopping distance. The suspension has also had an upgrade, making this vehicle corner more effectively at speed. Crash deformation is acceptable, and the cab can survive a few frontal hits before failing.

The [[Vapid]], [[Police Cruiser]]-based Taxi is powered by a 4.6L V8, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in a RWD layout. Acceleration is good, and the top speed is above average. ~~Brakes~~ are ~~shared with~~ the [[Police Cruiser]] ~~and as such, are very good.~~ ABS is standard ~~on this vehicle. The~~ suspension ~~is shared again with the police model, making~~ quick work of cornering and the bumpy roads of Liberty City. Crash deformation is good, and the vehicle can sustain multiple frontal impacts before failing~~. It sometimes appears with black bumpers~~.

The [[Vapid]] [[Police Cruiser]]-based Taxi is powered by a 4.6L V8, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in a RWD layout. Acceleration is good, and the top speed is above average. Its braking and suspension are very good, identical to that of the [[Police Cruiser]]; ABS is standard, and the suspension makes quick work of cornering and the bumpy roads of Liberty City. Crash deformation is good, and the vehicle can sustain multiple frontal impacts before failing.

== Hailing a cab ==