I like to think the gaming community would show a ton of respect to any car company willing to lend the likenesses of their rides to Rockstar for the GTA series, but at the same time I can understand why Ford, Chevy and the rest of the big boys don't want their precious autos being used to run drugs, pick up hookers and senselessly slaughter hapless pedestrians. But, if they were to change their minds for the next game, here's a short list of cars that would be a great fit for Liberty City.
Toyota PriusSure, gear heads who hate anything that gets more than 9 miles to the gallon will probably get a kick out of one of these things to the scrap yard, but the more sophisticated assholes will enjoy the irony of splattering people into a fine paste, while being kind to Mother Earth. Plus, we wouldn't want rising gas prices (yeah, it's even expensive in fantasy world) to start hindering our automotive rampages.
Mitsubishi Lancer EvoThe Lambo-esque whip in the game is fun to drive, but high speeds and cartoony controls mean that some of us spend as much time in the grass or on the beach as we do on the road. The Lancer's rally heritage would make it a perfect choice for the mix of on an off-road driving that's frequently required of the murderous maniac on the go.
The PopemobileThe Pope has used all kinds of rides for his various travels, including modified Land Rovers, GMC Sierras and a Ford model based off the design of the presidential limo. But the current iteration is a Mercedes G-class with a huge, bullet-proof box on the back, perfect to keep you and your buddies from getting "third worlded."
Cadillac STS V-SeriesThe Bentleys and Rolls Royces are fine for guys who need to overcompensate, but when you've packed the trunk full of RPG ammo, you don't need a half-million dollar ride to feel like a tough guy. The Caddy is expensive and comfortable enough to make it a status symbol, without being so gaudy that it attracts every car jacker this side of Xbox Live. Oh, and make sure it's the all-wheel drive model since the rear-wheel cars in the game drive like a broken amusement park ride.
Mazda MiataThe Banshee in
GTA III looked like a mix between the Miata and the Viper, but I want the real thing so I can shoot rocket after satisfying rocket at it. There would be something incredibly awesome about watching one of these wimpy little buggers go up like a poorly maintained Christmas tree.
Grave Digger
Yeah, there was a monster truck in San Andreas, but the fact that it pretty much handled exactly like the ambulance made it an unsatisfying experience. The PS3 and Xbox 360 should be powerful enough to provide a monster truck that can crush cars and entertain rednecks all at the same time. It should be Grave Digger because, well, it's the only monster truck I could think of that wasn't the lame-ass Bigfoot.
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