The Sedan (Car)

Lore & Background

The Sedan is the city's silent majority, churned out by a nameless automaker that prioritizes affordability over flair. Its boxy silhouette and muted paint schemes are deliberate camouflage, designed to vanish into parking lots and suburban driveways. In the world of Watch Dogs, this car is the everyday citizen's vessel—unremarkable, unarmored, and utterly disposable. That anonymity is its greatest asset for Aiden: a Sedan can be commandeered without suspicion, its horn hacked to create diversions, or its doors locked to trap a target, all while the vehicle itself remains beneath notice.

In Their Own Story

Rain streaked the windshield as Aiden slid into the gray sedan. The engine caught with a low, forgettable hum—no growl, no roar, just the sound of a million commutes. Through the glass, Chicago's data streamed in blue lines: a traffic jam clotting two blocks ahead, a police cruiser idling at the next intersection. He tapped his phone, and the sedan's horn ripped through the night—a sharp, banal blast that yanked a guard's gaze toward the alley's mouth, leaving the back entrance unguarded. It was just a car. But in his hands, it was a key.

Reader's Guide

Vehicles: - **Standard Sedan**: Found parked on streets or driven by NPCs across Chicago. No special unlock required. *Mechanical Effect*: Moderate speed and handling; no armor or weaponry. Can be hacked to trigger alarms or lock doors. *Flavor*: "Unremarkable, but it gets you there."

- **Police Sedan**: Found at police stations or during pursuits. Higher durability than civilian models. *Mechanical Effect*: Slightly faster acceleration, better handling, and can withstand more damage. *Flavor*: "The law's ride, now yours."

- **Luxury Sedan**: Rarely found in wealthy districts. Offers improved performance. *Mechanical Effect*: Higher top speed and smoother handling. *Flavor*: "Class and speed, for the discerning hacker."

Did You Know?

• The Sedan's boxy silhouette is a direct nod to early-2010s compact cars like the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic—practicality over panache, built to disappear in a crowd.
• In Watch Dogs, a Sedan's horn can be remotely triggered to create a diversion, but it's also a surprisingly effective tool for startling pedestrians or breaking up NPC conversations.
• The Sedan is so common that it spawns in every district of Chicago, from the glittering Loop to the crumbling alleys of The Wards—a true city-wide constant.
• Unlike twitchy sports cars, the Sedan's forgiving suspension and predictable understeer make it the ideal training wheels for players still learning to weave through traffic without kissing a lamppost.