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Taxi in every GTA

Taxi appears in 5 games, from GTA III (2001) to GTA V (2013). Here is how it changed in every version, side by side.

  • 5Games
  • 2001First seen
  • 2013Latest
  • 12Years in the series
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  1. 2001III
    Taxi — GTA III
    First appearance · GTA III · Service

    Taxi

    Yellow front-wheel-drive cab that starts the Taxi Driver side job.

    Open page
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~180 km/h · 112 mph
    Speed
    78
    Acceleration
    54
    Braking
    61
    Traction
    83
    In-game value
    $20,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Weight
    1,450 kg · 3,197 lb
    Gears
    5
    Engine
    Petrol
    Based on
    Chevrolet Caprice Gen IV; Ford Crown Victoria; Toyota Corona
  2. 2002VC
    Taxi — Vice City
    Vice City · Service

    Taxi

    Public service vehicle in GTA Vice City (handling ID TAXI).

    Open page
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~180 km/h · 112 mph
    Speed
    82
    Acceleration
    42
    Braking
    65
    Traction
    62
    In-game value
    $20,000
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Weight
    1,450 kg · 3,197 lb
    Gears
    5
    Engine
    Petrol
    Based on
    Ford LTD
    What changed · vs GTA III
    • Speed +4
    • Acceleration −12
    • Braking +4
    • Traction −21
  3. 2004SA
    Taxi — San Andreas
    San Andreas · Service

    Taxi

    The Taxi is a public service vehicle in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (model taxi, ID 420).

    Open page
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~180 km/h · 112 mph
    Speed
    78
    Acceleration
    38
    Braking
    61
    Traction
    50
    In-game value
    $20,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Weight
    1,450 kg · 3,197 lb
    Gears
    5
    Engine
    Petrol
    Based on
    1993-1994 Chevrolet Caprice; 1982-1984 or 1987-1988 Pontiac 6000; 1992-1994 Ford Crown Victoria; Holden VK Commodore
    Customizable
    Yes
    What changed · vs Vice City
    • Speed −4
    • Acceleration −4
    • Braking −4
    • Traction −12
  4. 2008IV
    Taxi — GTA IV
    GTA IV · Service

    Taxi

    A Vapid public-service vehicle that appears in GTA IV and its episodes.

    Open page
    Manufacturer
    Vapid
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~135 km/h · 84 mph
    Speed
    84
    Braking
    40
    Traction
    73
    0–60 mph
    10.7 s
    In-game value
    $25,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Weight
    1,900 kg · 4,189 lb
    Gears
    5
    Based on
    1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria; 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
    What changed · vs San Andreas
    • Top speed (game estimate) −45 km/h
    • Speed +6
    • Braking −21
    • Traction +23
  5. 2008IV
    Taxi (Merit) — GTA IV
    GTA IV · Service

    Taxi (Merit)

    A Declasse public-service vehicle that appears in GTA IV and its episodes.

    Open page
    Manufacturer
    Declasse
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~135 km/h · 84 mph
    Speed
    84
    Braking
    40
    Traction
    76
    0–60 mph
    10.7 s
    In-game value
    $25,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Weight
    1,900 kg · 4,189 lb
    Gears
    5
    Based on
    2000–2005 Chevrolet Impala
    What changed · vs GTA IV
    • Name Taxi → Taxi (Merit)
    • Traction +3
  6. 2013V
    Taxi — GTA V
    GTA V · Service

    Taxi

    A 4-seat Vapid service vehicle found in GTA V's story mode and GTA Online.

    Open page
    Manufacturer
    Vapid
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~143 km/h · 89 mph
    Speed
    76.73
    Acceleration
    50
    Braking
    30
    Traction
    77
    Price
    $650,000
    In-game value
    $25,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Weight
    1,400 kg · 3,086 lb
    Gears
    5
    Based on
    Ford Crown Victoria
    Added in
    Initial Release
    Customizable
    Yes
    What changed · vs GTA IV
    • Name Taxi (Merit) → Taxi
    • Top speed (game estimate) +8 km/h
    • Speed −7.3
    • Braking −10
    • Traction +1

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