Karin (Japanese: カリン) (pronounced 'kah·rin') is a Japanese automotive company in the HD Universe of the Grand Theft Auto series.
Overview[]
The company is most likely based on Toyota since most Karin cars are inspired by Toyota models, although their logo appears to be based on the Lexus logo (similar to how the GTA equivalent of Lexus, Emperor, features a logo that resembles that of Toyota). The Boor, Sultan, Sultan RS, Sultan Classic and Sultan RS Classic take inspiration from Subaru models, while the Kuruma is primarily based on a Mitsubishi, and the Intruder primarily based on an Infiniti model.
Vehicles[]
Image | Vehicle | Style | Based on (HD Universe) | Notes |
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The 190z in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
190z | Classic sports coupe | Toyota 2000GT Nissan S30 |
Added in The Doomsday Heist update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Asterope in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Asterope | Mid-size sedan | Toyota Camry (XV40) | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive. |
The Asterope GZ in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Asterope GZ | Tuner sedan | Toyota Camry (XV30) | Older iteration of the Asterope. Added in The Chop Shop update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The BeeJay XL in Grand Theft Auto V. |
BeeJay XL | Mid-size SUV | Toyota FJ Cruiser (XJ10) | |
The Boor in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Boor | Pick-up truck | 1981-1994 Subaru BRAT | Added in the Los Santos Drug Wars update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Calico GTF in Grand Theft Auto Online. | Calico GTF | Sports car | Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 | Added in the Los Santos Tuners update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Dilettante in Grand Theft Auto V. The Dilettante in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Dilettante | 5-door hybrid hatchback | Toyota Prius (XW20) | Available in civilian and Merryweather patrol variants. |
The Everon in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Everon | Pickup truck | 2018 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT37 | Added in The Diamond Casino Heist update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Futo in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Futo | Compact sports coupe | Toyota AE86 Corolla Levin | |
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Futo GTX | Compact sports hatchback | Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno | Added in the Los Santos Tuners update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Hotring Everon in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Hotring Everon | Racing truck | 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro NASCAR | Added in the Los Santos Drug Wars update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Intruder in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Intruder | Sports sedan | Infiniti Q45 (F50) | |
The Kuruma in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Kuruma | Sports sedan | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (overall shape and front) 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis (rear) |
Added in the Heists update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Kuruma (Armored) in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Kuruma (Armored) | Armored Sports sedan | Based on the Kuruma. Added in the Heists update for Grand Theft Auto Online. | |
The Previon in Grand Theft Auto Online. | Previon | Sports Coupe | Toyota Soarer (Z30) | Added in the GTA Online: Los Santos Tuners update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Rebel in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Rebel | Pickup truck | 4th generation Toyota Hilux | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive. |
The Rusty Rebel in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Rusty Rebel | Pickup truck | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive. Based on the Rebel. | |
The S95 in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
S95 | Sports car | First generation Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6) |
Added in the Expanded & Enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Sultan in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Sultan | Sports sedan | Toyota Altezza (XE10) |
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The Sultan Classic in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Sultan Classic | Sports sedan | 1992–2001 Subaru Impreza |
Older iteration of the Sultan. Added in The Diamond Casino Heist update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Sultan RS in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Sultan RS | Sports tuner | Two-door, "Rally Sport" variant of the Sultan. Returns in the January 2016 Update for Grand Theft Auto Online. | |
The Sultan RS Classic in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Sultan RS Classic | Sports tuner | 1992–2001 Subaru Impreza |
Older iteration of the Sultan RS. Added in the Los Santos Tuners update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Technical in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Technical | Technical pickup truck | Based on the Rebel. Added in the Heists update for Grand Theft Auto Online. | |
The Technical Aqua in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Technical Aqua | Amphibious technical pickup truck | Based on the Technical. Added in the Import/Export update for Grand Theft Auto Online. | |
The Technical Custom in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Technical Custom | Technical pickup truck | Based on the Technical. Added in the Gunrunning update for Grand Theft Auto Online. | |
The Vivanite in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Vivanite | Minivan | Fourth generation Toyota Sienna (XL40) | Added in The Chop Shop update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Gallery[]
Divisions[]
Karin Performance[]
Karin Performance, Karin Racing Auto Performance are a racing division of Karin. They are responsible for the livery under the same name which can be applied to the Sultan RS and the Sultan Classic in GTA Online. The livery is based on the Subaru Impreza WRX World Rally Team skin, suggesting the division is based on the Subaru World Rally Team.
Sponsoring[]
The rally team appears to have many companies sponsoring them as seen on their livery, including:
Trivia[]
- "Karin" is a Japanese word for Red Sandalwood.
- Karin having vehicles with Subaru designs despite being based on Toyota makes sense in that, as of today, Toyota owns a large portion of share of Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru's parent company).
- Karin is pronounced as "Kareen" by a Karin sponsor on Fame or Shame, but it is pronounced as "Karen" during the advertisement for the Dilettante featured in GTA IV.
- The name might also be a reference to Toyota's Carina series.
- Karin Racing Auto Performance (whose initials would be KRAP) may possibly be a reference to Toyota Racing Development and the similarity of their initials (TRD) to the word "turd."