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The GTA IV rendition of the Landstalker bears some resemblance to the GTA Liberty City Stories rendition. This Large SUV resembles a Ford Freestyle, Taurus X and Flex.It also resembles a slightly altered 2007-present [[wp:Ford Expedition#2007-present|Ford Expedition]], particularly the Expedition EL (the extended-wheelbase version), considering its overall length and the shape of its rear doors. The headlights resemble those of the 2006-present [[wp:Range Rover|Range Rover]], and the taillights resemble those of the Ford Taurus X and Flex, also it doesn't feature Fords trademark tailights where the turn signal and brake lights share the same bulbs. The Landstalker is manufactured by [[Dundreary]] Motors, possibly suggesting that it is analogous to the Lincoln Navigator, despite its much closer resemblance to the Ford Expedition.

The GTA IV rendition of the Landstalker is quite heavy, resulting in poor acceleration and a top speed of 180km/h (110mph), and compared to other SUVs; braking is also adversely affected by the weight. Like the Cavalcade, ABS is only available on some models.. The engine itself sounds as if it is a mid-sized V6, paired to a 4 speed gearbox in a 50% Front, 50% Rear 4WD layout. The suspension is moderately firm, but still far too soft to corner at speed effectively. The ride isn't the best in it's class as it can get unsettled in the city and floaty on the highway. The body flops about in the turns, often causing the rear end to kick out and fishtail rather than simply overturn as in previous games. On the road, the Landstalker is nowhere near as competent as its closest competitors (the [[Cavalcade]] and [[Huntley Sport]]), but off-road the Landstalker begins to show its usefulness. The engine has enough torque to allow scaling of medium-grade hills, and the suspension evens out most of the natural bumps; unfortunately, the long rear overhang means the Landstalker can beach itself on rocks. Overall, its off-road performance is inferior to that of the Cavalcade, however it fares better than the Huntley Sport.

Deformation in frontal accidents is acceptable, though rear accidents cause quite a bit of visible damage. The engine itself is sturdy in accidents, allowing the Landstalker to take multiple direct hits at full speed before failing. On a front crash, it's occupants (at the front) are sometimes thrown out but only during high speeds. Pedestrian safety isn't too impressive either. due to it's rather boxy shape, pedestrians are often pushed forward and not over the vehicle. Overall, this vehicle is better suited for short drives and mild off-roading. than high-speed pursuits.

GTA Liberty City Stories models usually have alarms, but those in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories don't. GTA IV models occasionally have alarms (sometimes depending on the area), either those that sound the horn or flash the lights.