The Pony is a medium-sized civilian and commercial van featured in both the 3D Universe and HD Universe. It is manufactured by Brute in the HD Universe.
Design[]
3D Universe[]
Between Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Pony is depicted as a generic, medium sized van that has appeared in two different forms:
For GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, the Pony features a modern appearance with a high roof (compared to the lower roof of the Rumpo) and resembles a slightly generic 1992-96 Ford Econoline.
The GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas and GTA Vice City Stories renditions, however are directed in an older form with a conventionally low roof which makes the van aesthetically similar to Ford vans from the late 1980s and 1990s such as the Ford Econoline, with influences from the 1979 Dodge Tradesman.
In all its portrayals, the Pony is capable of carrying four passengers (two in the front, two in the back), and can be found driving around industrial areas.
Regular Ponies in San Andreas may occasionally appear with stereo systems in their cargo holds. One such Pony is seen during the mission "Life's a Beach", where it is used by a DJ for a beach party (see #Variants for more details).
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
In Grand Theft Auto IV, the Pony is manufactured by Brute and is bigger than it used to be. The front resembles a GMC Vandura and a Bedford CF2, while the sides and rear resemble a 1986–1993 Dodge Ram Van. It has tall, narrow taillights, more so than the Ram Van, and its side mirrors seem to closely resemble modern vans, particularly the 1996–present Chevy Express/GMC Savana. The rear also resembles that of the 1995–2005 GMC Safari. Its interior features unique metal bars that separate the cab from the cargo hold. The van may spawn with or without a roof rack as the only available accessory. It can also spawn with boxes loaded in the back.
The Pony comes with various different company names including Sum Yung Gai Chinese Restaurant, U-Benders Plumbing Services, Pizza This and Mr. Wong's Laundrette. There is not a Pony without a company name in GTA IV.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Pony returns to Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online with the same design, however its liveries have been replaced with 3 different liveries; Sunset Bleach, GoPostal and Sprunk Extreme. The van spawns with several random colours, however some of the colours only appear paired with a specific livery. Color set 3 (dark grey) spawns only with the GoPostal livery[1], and set 6 (black) only spawns with the Sprunk Extreme livery.[2]
Performance[]
3D Universe[]
In GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, despite being a van, the Pony is able to accelerate finely and reach top speed very quickly, making it one of the best vans in the games. Although the steering is not as favourable, it can easily be overcome by using the handbrake in sharp turns and corners.
The performance of the Pony was harshly redesigned in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories. While it has retained its decent top speed, its acceleration is now poor. Unless the van is being driven on a lengthy road with no interruption -which is almost never the case- it will never have enough time on full-throttle to reach top speed. The heavy weight of the van prevents it from being able to effectively steer without using the handbrake, but even that is not straightforward because using the handbrake tends to cause the van to come to a complete stop before continuing to accelerate, unless it is being driven on top speed, which is very unlikely due to the aforementioned reasons.
In GTA San Andreas, the steering seems to be more responsive, but the van still suffers from the poor acceleration.
3D Universe Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 99 / 160 | 5 | Diesel | RWD | 2600 / 5732 |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | N/A | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Pony's performance is somewhat distant compared to the Speedo and the Burrito, as its top speed and acceleration are lower, given the rather large size and the RWD layout. Its handling is decent and its brakes are average, but tends to be problematic when attempting to steer. Resistance to crashes is something that the Pony will have over the Speedo and the Burrito, as the rather heavy weight allows it to push vehicles easily at top speeds and seems to withstand more head-on collisions than the two aforementioned vans. In other words, instead of the Burrito's focus on speed and the Speedo's focus on handling, the Pony is heavily focused on resistance.
The Pony is powered by a transversely-laid, double-cam inline-4, coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a FR layout. There is a badge on the rear that states it is a supercharged engine.
GTA IV Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 71 / 115 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2500 / 5512 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | Supercharged (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | FR DOHC Inline-4 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The performance of the Pony remains challenging, as the van has extremely poor acceleration, which is on par with the Utility Truck's. The Pony has a higher top speed than other vans, however its sheer weight and size prove a struggle for the van to reach it, and the low-revving diesel-sounding engine clearly is not powerful enough. The vehicle has acceptable brakes, and a mediocre cornering, which can be said better than other, larger vans, but still not as nimble as the Speedo or Rumpo. Strangely enough, the Pony can drift quite decently for a van with below-average performance.
On a technical standpoint, the Pony is not different from its GTA IV iteration, having the same inline-4 coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a FR layout, again stated to be a supercharged engine. However, it is slightly faster due to the increased speed, according to the files.
GTA V and Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 81 / 130 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2500 / 5512 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | Supercharged (Badging) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7.7 Seconds | 100 / 160 | 5 | FR DOHC Inline-4 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Liveries[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Gallery[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Design[]
Version History[]
Variants[]
PanlanticGrand Theft Auto III & Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories |
 (Rear quarter view) |
A Panlantic Construction Company version of the Pony appears in Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (although unavailable without Cheat Devices). This version has the company's logo on the sides and spawns in a single color (grey in GTA III and white in GTA LCS). |
TOYZGrand Theft Auto III & Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories |
 (Rear quarter view) |
In Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, the TOYZ is a variant of the Pony that bears the Toyz'n The Hood logos on it and can be used to start sidemissions in RC Vehicles. It always spawns in a black color in GTA III and white in GTA LCS. |
Top FunGrand Theft Auto: Vice City |
 (Rear quarter view) |
In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the Top Fun is a variant of the Pony that bears the "Top Fun" logos on it and, like the TOYZ, can be used to start sidemissions in RC Vehicles. It always spawns in a light grey color. |
Berkley's RC VanGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas |
 (Rear quarter view) |
In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Berkley's RC Van is a variant of the Pony that bears the Berkleys RC logos on it and is known to be one of the rarest variants in the game. It is the replacement of the Top Fun from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and therefore, labeled as "Top Fun" in the files. |
Ballot VanGrand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories |
 (Rear quarter view) |
The Ballot Van appears in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, depicted as a Pony with a blue paintjob and a Gruppe Sechs marking on the rear. It cannot be found outside missions and is only featured in the mission Counterfeit Count. |
Special Variants[]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
Black[]
A Pony with a unique black body colors can be found during "Loose Ends". It can be also found driving on the streets or parked somewhere in the city if the player inputs "Black Cars" cheat into the game.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Teal[]
During the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas mission "Life's a Beach", there is a also unique teal Pony with a large stereo system and off-road wheels (presumably to allow it to traverse the sandy beach); it is a one-of-a-kind vehicle as Ponies cannot be modified at TransFender.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- Import/Export - The Pony is one of the 23 vehicles wanted for the Portland Island portion of the Import/Export side mission.
- A unique black Pony is available in the mission Under Surveillance.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- Cannon Fodder - After the cutscene at Café Robina, a Pony spawns at the empty yard beside the cafe, so no time need to be wasted while looking for a four-door vehicle if the player doesn't have one. Later in the mission Tommy and the Cubans must steal another Pony loaded with drugs.
- Loose Ends - A unique black Pony spawns within the yard during this mission.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Life's a Beach - CJ has to steal, for OG Loc, the van with a sound system and off-road tires after dancing with the DJ .
- The Green Sabre - Some Ballas arrive into two Ponies to perform the onslaught against GSF.
- Wear Flowers in Your Hair - The crew have to watch some vans driving around the Santa Flora Medical Center and the San Fierro Police Headquarters.
- Pier 69 - A Pony arrives at Pier 69 carrying T-Bone and several Rifa members.
- Toreno's Last Flight - A unique light blue Pony spawns in the middle of the alley heading to the San Fierro Police Headquarters Impound Garage.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories[]
- Snappy Dresser - Toni must tail Casa, who gets on a unique white Pony to Callahan Point. Later Casa parks it near the cafe. If Toni tries to keep near to the Pony, Casa will be spotted and the mission will fail.
- Dead Meat - The same white Pony reappears in the mission after Toni executes Casa. It can be obtained during the mission progress by driving it into the safehouse garage and destroying it, or simply dumping the van into the water, although this will lead to mission failure. NOTE: It is impossible to obtain the Pony after mission passed, because it disappears when the mission is completed.
- The Trouble With Triads - A Pony gets caught in the explosion of the Leone warehouse. One more Pony is seen inside the destroyed warehouse.
- Taking the Peace - Toni must get in a unique black Pony to get the control of a gang leader's car. After killing all the enemies, the mission passes and the Pony can be driven to a garage if the player wishes to do so.
- Night of the Livid Dreads - A black Pony is used by the targets to kill the Yardies. It still exists after mission passes, but locked. Push it to a garage to obtain the unlocked doors and save as usual.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- Money for Nothing - Two Ponies are used in this mission, one is used by Victor as a decoy van and the other one is used by Lance and Forbes to carry the drugs away to safety.
- Havana Good Time - Two Ponies are used in this mission by Victor and the Cubans in order to take the Cholos' crates of weapons.
- Caught as an Act - One Pony is parked at the Hyman Memorial Stadium at the start of the mission. A Cheetah is also parked near it.
- Purple Haze - Victor drives Gonzalez' Pony loaded with drugs to a drug deal; however, he is ambushed by two gang members driving a Linerunner, rendering him unconscious and allowing them to steal the van with the drugs inside. After waking up, Vic phones Gonzalez who orders Vic to retrieve the van and bring it back to the garage.
- Civil Asset Forfeiture Impound - The Pony is one of the 32 vehicles wanted by the Civil Asset Forfeiture Impound in the side-mission of the same name. Placed on the first list.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Luck of the Irish - The last enemy attacker attempts to leave the area by taking a Pony on the alleyway. However, Niko reacts quickly and snipes him.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- One is parked to next to a chain-linked fence east of the Supa Save! in Portland Harbor, Portland.
- One is parked at the entrance of an alleyway of Kai Lee's Hot Sauce Company in Chinatown, Portland.
- One is parked in the parking lot of the AMCo. Petroleum Company in Trenton, across the street from Joey's Garage.
- One is parked at the car crusher in Harwood, Portland.
- It can be obtained from the Import/Export garage in Portland Harbor, after delivering all vehicles on the list.
- It is usually found in traffic in Portland, although it can also be found in Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale at times.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- One is parked next to a small building west of the Boatyard in Viceport.
- It commonly appears in Viceport.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- It is usually seen in industrial areas of each city such as Ocean Docks, Easter Basin, LVA Freight Depot or Spinybed.
- It is usually seen around Fallen Tree.
- It is usually found around Octane Springs and Sherman Dam.
- It is usually found around Hunter Quarry.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories[]
- It spawns throughout Portland most often, although it can also be seen in the other two boroughs at times.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- One is parked near a silo just east of the Malibu Club in Vice Point.
- It is regularly seen driven around the Viceport area.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- One can usually be found parked on Munsee Avenue, near the Dillon Street intersection in Downtown Broker.
- It can rarely be found parked around East Hook and BOABO. Driving a van increases its chance of spawning. It can only be found during office hours (from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- It can rarely be found either driven or parked around Acter Industrial Park and Port Tudor. Driving a van increases its chance of spawning. It can only be found during office hours (from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- It may spawn parked on Amarillo Vista near Lester's house in El Burro Heights.
- It may be seen parked around Cypress Flats.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- It can rarely be found parked in La Mesa or Cypress Flats.
- It spawns more frequently in the enhanced version. It cannot be modified, sold or kept in garages.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Pony plays Playback FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Pony uses the "Love (RnB, Soul, Pop)" group which plays The Vibe 98.8.
- In Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Pony uses the "Love (RnB, Soul, Pop)" group which plays Vice City FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Pony uses the "Love (RnB, Soul, Pop)" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Pony uses the "Dance" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Pony uses the "Dance" group which can play:
- FlyLo FM
- Soulwax FM
- Los Santos Underground Radio (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- Music Locker Radio (Enhanced Editions only)
- Media Player (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Trivia[]
General[]
- Similarly to the Burrito, the vehicle is named after a small horse, which references its utilitarian design and purpose.
3D Universe[]
- As seen in Manhunt, the type of Ambulance used in Carcer City is a customized Pony.
- A TV variant of the Pony (with lower roof) is also used by Mr. Nasty's Valiant Video Enterprises snuff film production company in Manhunt.
Oversights[]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- A cosmetic glitch in GTA Vice City causes any Pony which enters a Pay 'n' Spray to emerge with its front bumper facing the opposite direction, towards the rear. Simply parking the vehicle in a garage and allowing the garage door to close will restore the bumper's alignment. This problem is also present on the Rumpo in the same game, as well as in GTA San Andreas and GTA Vice City Stories.
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References[]
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