The GTA Vice City rendition (as well as the GTA Vice City Stories rendition) received a major retouch with the vehicle featuring a more angular body design, detailed fascia and rear fin that slant forward. When introduced in GTA III (and, later, in GTA Liberty City Stories), the Esperanto features a slightly curvy profile and flatter details. However, the vehicle has received significant changes throughout its appearances in these games. The Esperanto is based on a ninth generation Cadillac Eldorado, more specifically the 19 models judging by the taillights. However, it returned to the boxy design in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. The rounded design returned for Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
Despite the Remington being a lowrider, the Esperanto was not. Its design became more boxy in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and appeared alongside a similar classic coupe, the Remington. The Esperanto made its first appearance in Grand Theft Auto III.
