A worn advertising of the Insurrection on a Little Havana billboard in GTA Vice City Stories. Note the lack of spacing or dashes on the "Turbo XRZ5 X-2" portion of the name.
Much like other Maibatsu vehicles advertised in the 3D Universe, the Insurrection is not seen on the road, but is clearly featured on advertising; specifically, a billboard in Little Havana.
Advertised as a powerful sports car, the radio ad is meant to appeal to men going through a midlife crisis. The car is stated to feature then state of the art accessories that have very little use performance-wise, and its full name exaggerates the trend of using letters and numbers to denote car models.
The V-8 engine and T-top feature suggest that its real-life equivalent is the third-generation Pontiac Firebird. Indeed, the shape and form of the car as depicted on its billboard advertising is equivalent to a car of this variety, and even features pop-up lights; however, the appearance and placement of them is closer to the ones seen on the 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE 2M6, which is what the door pillar and cladding seem to be taken from as well. The sloping front could be taken from either the Fiero SE 2M6 or the 1983 Mazda RX-7 Series 2, which is definitely where the fog lamps, rear end, and some of the trim were taken from. The tail lights, however, seem to be at least partially inspired by the 3rd Generation Camaro, and the lower half of the nosecone appears to be taken from the Toyota Supra Mark III. There also appears to be a little inspiration from the Nissan 240SX.
The car's appearance marks the first time the Imponte name is used as a car brand in the Grand Theft Auto series.
Commercials
The following are transcribed from radio ads from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
Leisure. Rebellion. Insubordination. Shift into the awesome reality with the Imponte Insurrection Turbo XRZ5 X-2. For men more interested in 0-to-60 than 9-to-5. Feel the pulse of the streets in this ultra turbo coupe. It's a world-class turbocharged touring car, where you're surrounded by the very latest in high-tech technological wizardry, like an overhead digital clock, remote control mirrors, and electronic ashing device for your cigarette. Plus, a genuine pleather-wrapped steering wheel, so you know what you're gripping. Visit the new definition of freedom and luxury with the Imponte Insurrection Turbo XRZ5X2. Take out the T-tops, put them in the trunk, step on the gas, and hear the throaty roar of the V-8 screaming under the hood.
The car's engine revs up.
Male announcer:
Yeah. Give it to her. She wants it.
The car's exhaust backfires.
Male announcer:
The Imponte Insurrection Turbo XRZ5X2. Isn't it time you outperformed the competition, and came first?
When you're navigating some tough curves and slippery terrain, sometimes, you need a machine to finish the job. Get maximum fuel-injected front-wheel drive excitement, turn the road into your plaything! The Imponte Insurrection Turbo XRZ5X2.
The car's engine revs up.
Male announcer:
Feel the heat.
The car's engine revs once more.
Male announcer:
Feel the joy.
The car's brakes squeal.
Male announcer:
Win. It's America. Visit the new definition of freedom and luxury with the Imponte Insurrection Turbo XRZ5X2. Because for us, driving is more than just getting there.
Trivia
It's possible that the Insurrection was a beta car that was removed from the game before release.
Judging by its appearance and design, the Insurrection may be related to the Phoenix, which is also based on the Pontiac Firebird and coincidentally, manufactured by Imponte in the HD Universe.
