The dashboard instrument cluster consists of a tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge and temperature gauge. Much of the design is also inspired by the seventh generation Chevrolet Impala SS, particularly in the headlight design, grille structure and some of the side profile. The first generation Police Cruiser is heavily based on the 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, though some aspects such as the grille more closely resemble the 1998-2011 model. When entering, the Police Cruiser gives a Combat Shotgun in Grand Theft Auto IV or Pump Shotgun in Grand Theft Auto V.
The Police Cruiser is based on the Vapid Stanier, the first and second-generations in GTA IV and GTA V, respectively. The Police Cruiser is one of the two main police cars used by the Liberty City Police Department in Grand Theft Auto IV and by the Los Santos Police Department in Grand Theft Auto V.
