Pony
Vapid · Two-door commercial van
The Pony is a versatile commercial van manufactured by Vapid, known for its utilitarian design and practicality. It is a common sight on the streets of Los Santos, serving various businesses and organizations with its ample cargo space.
Overview
The Vapid Pony is a commercial van featured in Grand Theft Auto V, designed to serve the needs of businesses and organizations. Its boxy design and spacious cargo area make it ideal for transporting goods across the city.
The Pony is equipped with a reliable engine that provides moderate acceleration and a reasonable top speed for a vehicle of its class. Its handling is stable, making it easy to maneuver through urban environments.
While not built for speed or luxury, the Pony excels in practicality and utility, making it a popular choice for players looking to complete missions that require transporting items or people.
Performance
The Pony offers decent performance for a van, with moderate acceleration and a reasonable top speed, making it suitable for city driving and delivery tasks.
Customization
The Pony can be customized at Los Santos Customs, where players can enhance its performance and appearance with various upgrades.
Modification categories
- Engine upgrades
- Armor
- Wheels & tire smoke
- Custom plates
Paint
The Pony can be painted in a variety of colors, allowing players to customize its appearance to match their business or personal style.
How to Obtain
The Pony can be found driving around the streets of Los Santos, particularly in industrial areas and near businesses.
It can also be purchased from the in-game website for a price of $32,000.
Real-World Counterpart
The Vapid Pony is based on the real-world Ford Econoline, a popular commercial van known for its durability and versatility.
The Econoline has been used by various businesses and organizations for decades, making it a staple in the commercial vehicle market.
Notable Uses
- Used in the mission 'Repossession' by Franklin Clinton to transport repossessed vehicles.
- Frequently seen in the industrial areas of Los Santos, often used by NPCs for business purposes.
- Used by Trevor Philips in various missions involving transportation of goods.
Trivia
- The Pony is one of the few vehicles in the game that is specifically designed for commercial use.
- It is often seen in different liveries, representing various in-game businesses.
- The Pony is a favorite among players who enjoy role-playing as delivery drivers or business owners.
- Despite its utilitarian design, the Pony can be customized with a surprising range of modifications.
- The vehicle's design has remained largely unchanged from its appearances in previous Grand Theft Auto titles.
Variants & Related Vans
The Pony has several variants that differ in appearance and function, catering to different business needs.
- Pony (Civilian) — Standard version of the Pony used by civilians and businesses for general transport.
- Pony (Livery) — A variant featuring different liveries representing various in-game companies.
- Rumpo — A similar van offering slightly different performance and design.
- Burrito — Another competitor in the van class, known for its robust design and utility.
