Declasse Tulip

Overview

The Declasse Tulip is a four-door muscle car manufactured by Declasse, due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI. First introduced in Grand Theft Auto Online, the Tulip returns in GTA VI with significant visual upgrades and a prominent role in the game's narrative. The vehicle is closely associated with protagonist Jason Duval, who drives it during key moments shown in both official trailers.

The Tulip is notable for being one of the most frequently shown vehicles in GTA VI's marketing materials, appearing in multiple scenes across both trailers and serving as a visual anchor for the game's Bonnie-and-Clyde narrative between Jason and Lucia Caminos.

Design

The Declasse Tulip is primarily based on the 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, particularly the Sport Sedan variant, as evidenced by its C-pillar design and overall proportions. The in-game rear badge reading "Tulip by Declasse" directly mirrors the "Chevelle by Chevrolet" badge found on real Chevelle models from that era. Secondary design influence comes from the 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.

The GTA VI version of the Tulip features substantial visual improvements over its GTA Online predecessor. These include three-dimensional gaps between doors and body panels, visible key locks on the doors, additional chrome trim elements, and a fully modeled interior. The overall effect brings the vehicle much closer to photorealistic quality compared to its earlier appearance.

Jason Duval's Tulip

The specific Tulip driven by Jason Duval features a distinctive red exterior with two heavily weathered vertical black stripes running along the hood. The vehicle also has a vinyl roof rather than a standard metal top, giving it a period-correct custom appearance consistent with 1970s muscle car culture.

This personalized appearance helps distinguish Jason's Tulip from other examples of the model that appear in regular traffic, and it has become one of the most recognizable visual elements of GTA VI's marketing.

Trailer Appearances

Specifications

The Tulip M-100

The Declasse Tulip M-100 is a separate two-door coupe variant of the Tulip that also appears in GTA VI. While sharing the Tulip nameplate, the M-100 is based on the 1980 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe rather than the 1972 Chevelle, making it a distinct model. The M-100 seats four passengers in a two-door body and weighs 1,400 kg.

In Trailer 1, at approximately the 0:27 mark, a customized Tulip M-100 appears at a Vice City car meet featuring a raised suspension and large custom-rim spinners. An unmodified M-100 also appears in official Rockstar screenshots of Ambrosia County. The M-100 designation is thought to reference the M80 sport package historically available on the real Malibu.

Manufacturer

Declasse is an American automotive manufacturer in the Grand Theft Auto universe, serving as the in-game equivalent of Chevrolet. The brand name alludes to the French origins of Chevrolet's real-world founder, Louis Chevrolet, and the brand's position as General Motors' entry-level marque. Declasse produces a range of vehicles spanning sedans, muscle cars, vans, and SUVs, with design influences drawn from Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, AMC, and Dodge.

In-Game Description

"This car was built and sold for nothing more than Joe Lunchbucket's paycheck."

The Tulip's promotional description positions it as a blue-collar muscle car from the 1970s that has since become a collector's item and cultural icon. Its rugged, no-frills character makes it a fitting vehicle for Jason Duval's outlaw lifestyle.

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