Karin (Japanese: カリン) is a Japanese automotive company appearing in the HD Universe of the Grand Theft Auto series.
Influence[]
Karin is primarily based on Toyota, with secondary inspiration seemingly drawn from Subaru, in which Toyota holds a sizeable stake, as reflected in several models such as the Boor and the Woodlander. The company's logo appears to be inspired by the Lexus logo, mirroring how Emperor, the primary in-game equivalent of Lexus, has a logo resembling Toyota's.
The Karin Racing Auto Performance (KRAP) division appears to be a rendition of Toyota Racing Development (TRD), with its initials, KRAP, likely intended as a play on the word "crap", similar to how TRD resembles "turd", while its livery designs mirror that of the former Subaru World Rally Team.
Vehicles[]
Gallery[]
Badges[]
Graphics[]
Alternative Karin logo used on the Futo in Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto V.
Liveries[]
A Sultan RS with the Karin Performance livery. (Rear quarter view)
A Sultan Classic with the Karin Performance livery. (Rear quarter view)
A Sultan RS Classic with the Karin Performance livery. (Rear quarter view)
A Sultan RS Classic with the Karin Performance, Pink livery. (Rear quarter view)
A Woodlander with the Karin Performance livery. (Rear quarter view)
A Woodlander with the Karin Performance White livery. (Rear quarter view)
Trivia[]
- Karin (カリン) is a Japanese word for red sandalwood.
- Karin is pronounced "KAIR-en" in the advertisement for the Dilettante in Grand Theft Auto IV, whilst it is pronounced "kuh-REEN" in another advertisement for the Dilettante on Fame or Shame in Grand Theft Auto V.
- The latter pronunciation might be a reference to the Toyota Carina lineup.
