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[[Image:Blista (GTA3) (front).jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Blista in GTA III.]]
{{also|''"Blista" also refers to a compact city car in [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] which resembles the [[Blista Compact]] hatchback. The GTA Chinatown Wars Blista is covered under the Blista Compact article.''}}
{{Infobox vehicle
| name = Blista
| front_image = Blista-GTAIII-front.jpg
| image_size = 300
| caption = A Blista in GTA III
| rear_image = Blista-GTAIII-rear.jpg
| manufacturer = [[Dinka]] <small>(GTA V)</small>
| vehicle_type = Civilian [[:Category:Vans|van]]<br>Civilian compact
| body_style = 4-door minivan<br>2-door compact
| capacity = 4 (GTA III/LCS)<br>2 (GTA V)
| game_1 = GTA III
| game_2 = GTA Liberty City Stories
| game_3 = GTA V
}}
The '''Blista''' is a modern minivan in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]. In [[Grand Theft Auto V]], the Blista appears as a two-door compact car and is made by [[Dinka]]. It has influences from the current Volkswagen Scirocco and some influences from the 2001-2005 Honda Civic Si Hatchback
== Description ==
=== Design ===
==== GTA III ===
The Blista resembles a [[wp:Dodge Caravan#Generation III (1996–2000)|third generation Dodge Caravan]] in appearance, depicted as a modern minivan in contrast to the older [[Moonbeam]]. Despite the Blista's minivan design, it can only accommodate three passengers and one driver, the same as any four-door vehicle. Its name, rather unpleasantly, sounds like a portmanteau of the words "blister" and possibly "Honda" (probably referring to the [[wp:Honda Odyssey (North America)|Honda Odyssey]], even though it has a closer resemblance to the Dodge Caravan).


The '''Blista''' is a modern minivan in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]. In both games, the vehicle is found on [[Staunton Island]] and [[Shoreside Vale]]. The Blista is also featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], not as a minivan, but as a compact city car. Actually this rendition is more similar to the [[Blista Compact]], found in other games of the series.
During [[Beta Releases#Grand Theft Auto III|development of GTA III]], the Blista was originally known as the "'''Space'''". The Space's design, as seen on the Capital Autos page, was markedly more based on the Odyssey - the name is also an allusion to it, and the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.


==Appearance==
==== GTA V ====
The Blista resembles a third generation [[Wikipedia:Dodge Caravan|Dodge Caravan]] in appearance, whilst its name, rather unpleasantly, sounds like a combination of the word 'blister' and possibly 'Honda' (probably referring to the Honda Odyssey, but it has a closer resemblance to the Dodge Caravan).
The Blista returns in GTA V as a sports compact. It is based on a combination of the[[wp:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civic_(eighth_generation)|eight generation Honda Civic]], Volkswagen Scirocco, and the Renault Clio, p


==Overview==
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The Blista is considerably faster and more agile than its size and appearance would suggest. Its driven by a powerful engine, possibly a six-cylinder, channeled to the front wheels. This leads to a degree of understeer at higher speeds, but less than one would expect for a car of its size. Remarkably, its handling statistics are very similar to the [[Kuruma]] and [[Taxi]], two small agile compact sedans. Despite the Blista's hefty size, it can only accommodate three passengers and one driver, the same as any [[GTA III Era]] sedan.
File:Space-GTAIII-front.jpg|The "Space", a beta Blista prior to the release of GTA III.
File:Blista-GTAIII-front.jpg|A Blista in GTA III (<small>[[:File:Blista-GTAIII-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
File:Blista-GTALCS-front.jpg|A Blista in GTA Liberty City Stories (<small>[[:File:Blista-GTALCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
File:Blista-GTAV-front.jpg|A Blista in GTA V (<small>[[:File:Blista-GTAV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
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=== Performance ===
=== GTA III ===
The Blista is unrealistically and markedly more agile than its size and appearance would suggest. It is driven by a powerful engine, possibly a six-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. This leads to a degree of understeer at higher speeds, but less than one would expect for a vehicle of its size. Remarkably, its handling is very similar to the [[Taxi]], a compact and agile saloon.
=== GTA V ===
Similar to the Blista in GTA III, the size of the Blista does not entail its performance - though small, it is markedly agile and driven by a powerful engine. It has the top speed of the [[Buffalo]], with the lively handling of the [[Issi]], making for a good car. However, it is let down by its sub-par construction - three or four severe hits can cause the car to explode.


==Locations==
==Locations==
'''GTA III'''
;GTA III
*Often found around [[Staunton Island]] and [[Shoreside Vale]].
*[[Liberty City Memorial Stadium]] parking area in [[Belleville Park]], [[Staunton Island]].
*[[Liberty City Memorial Stadium]] parking area in [[Belleville Park]], [[Staunton Island]].
*[[Asuka Kasen|Asuka Kasen's]] [[Asuka Kasen's Condo|Condo]] in [[Newport]], Staunton Island.
*[[Asuka Kasen|Asuka Kasen's]] [[Asuka Kasen's Condo|Condo]] in [[Newport]], Staunton Island.
*Garage behind a high rise apartment in Newport, Staunton Island.
*Garage behind a high rise apartment in Newport, Staunton Island. Where you did the mission [[Silence The Sneak]]
*[[AMCo. Petroleum Company]] headquarters in [[Torrington]], Staunton Island.
*Commonly spawn at the [[Newport]] parking garage.
*[[Francis International Airport]] parking area in Shoreside Vale.
*[[AmCo]] headquarters in [[Torrington]], Staunton Island.
*[[Francis International Airport in GTA III Era|Francis International Airport]] parking area in Shoreside Vale.
*Apartment parking area in [[Wichita Gardens]], Shoreside Vale.
*Apartment parking area in [[Wichita Gardens]], Shoreside Vale.


'''GTA Liberty City Stories'''
;GTA Liberty City Stories
*Liberty City Memorial Stadium Parking Area in Belleville Park, Staunton Island, Liberty City
*Often found around [[Staunton Island]] and [[Shoreside Vale]].
*Liberty City Memorial Stadium Parking Area in Aspatria, Staunton Island, Liberty City
*Apartment parking area in Wichita Gardens, Shoreside Vale, Liberty City
*Apartment parking area in Wichita Gardens, Shoreside Vale, Liberty City
*Spawns frequently in Newport, [[Rockford]], [[Fort Staunton]] and [[Cedar Grove]]
*Spawns frequently in Newport, [[Rockford]], [[Fort Staunton]] and [[Cedar Grove]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Blista is totally absent from [[Portland Island]]. They can either be spawned through [[Firefighter]] or [[Vigilante]] missions, or followed along the [[Callahan Bridge]] that connects Staunton Island and Portland Island.
* In GTA III, the Blista does not spawn on [[Portland]], except through [[Firefighter]] or [[Vigilante]] missions.
*Due to a bug in GTA III, the Blista cannot be picked up by the [[Harwood Autocrusher and Junkyard|car crusher]] in [[Harwood]]. The game replies “Crane cannot lift this vehicle.”, however it has no trouble lifting a [[Coach]] into the crusher. In GTA Liberty City Stories, the bug is fixed, however the crane can not pick up large vehicles.
* Due to what may be a coding error, the Blista cannot be picked up by the [[Harwood Autocrusher and Junkyard|crusher]] in GTA III; the game responds with “Crane cannot lift this vehicle.”, despite the crane having no trouble lifting a [[Coach]] into the crusher. In GTA Liberty City Stories, the Blista is able to be crushed, although the crane cannot pick up larger vehicles.
* A vehicle resembling the Blista can be found in [[Rockstar North|Rockstar North's]] [[Manhunt 2]].
* In Croatian, "Blista" is translated as "It's shining".


==Gallery==
== See also ==
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* [[Blista Compact]], a hatchback featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] (where it is manufactured by [[Dinka]]). This vehicle is similar (and superior) to the Blista in its handling capabilities.
Image:Blista (GTA3) (rear).jpg|A Blista in GTA III; rear view.
* The [[Vapid]] [[Minivan]], a car that resembles the [[Wikipedia:Dodge Caravan|Dodge Caravan]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and fills in for the absence of the Blista van.
Image:BlistaLCS.JPG|A Blista in GTA Liberty City Stories.
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==See Also==
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* [[Blista Compact]], a hatchback featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] (where it is manufactured by [[Dinka]]). This vehicle is similar (and superior) to the Blista in its handling capabilities.
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* The [[Vapid]] [[Minivan]], a car that resembles the [[Wikipedia:Dodge Caravan|Dodge Caravan]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], filling for the absence the Blista van.
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Latest revision as of 02:36, 30 July 2014

"Blista" also refers to a compact city car in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars which resembles the Blista Compact hatchback. The GTA Chinatown Wars Blista is covered under the Blista Compact article.
Vehicle
Blista
A Blista in GTA III.
A Blista in GTA III.
(Rear quarter view)
A Blista in GTA III.
Appearance(s) GTA III
GTA Liberty City Stories
GTA V
Vehicle type Civilian van
Civilian compact
Body style 4-door minivan
2-door compact
Capacity 4 (GTA III/LCS)
2 (GTA V)
Manufacturer Dinka (GTA V)
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The Blista is a modern minivan in Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. In Grand Theft Auto V, the Blista appears as a two-door compact car and is made by Dinka. It has influences from the current Volkswagen Scirocco and some influences from the 2001-2005 Honda Civic Si Hatchback

Description

Design

= GTA III

The Blista resembles a third generation Dodge Caravan in appearance, depicted as a modern minivan in contrast to the older Moonbeam. Despite the Blista's minivan design, it can only accommodate three passengers and one driver, the same as any four-door vehicle. Its name, rather unpleasantly, sounds like a portmanteau of the words "blister" and possibly "Honda" (probably referring to the Honda Odyssey, even though it has a closer resemblance to the Dodge Caravan).

During development of GTA III, the Blista was originally known as the "Space". The Space's design, as seen on the Capital Autos page, was markedly more based on the Odyssey - the name is also an allusion to it, and the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

GTA V

The Blista returns in GTA V as a sports compact. It is based on a combination of theeight generation Honda Civic, Volkswagen Scirocco, and the Renault Clio, p

Performance

GTA III

The Blista is unrealistically and markedly more agile than its size and appearance would suggest. It is driven by a powerful engine, possibly a six-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. This leads to a degree of understeer at higher speeds, but less than one would expect for a vehicle of its size. Remarkably, its handling is very similar to the Taxi, a compact and agile saloon.

GTA V

Similar to the Blista in GTA III, the size of the Blista does not entail its performance - though small, it is markedly agile and driven by a powerful engine. It has the top speed of the Buffalo, with the lively handling of the Issi, making for a good car. However, it is let down by its sub-par construction - three or four severe hits can cause the car to explode.

Locations

GTA III
GTA Liberty City Stories

Trivia

  • In GTA III, the Blista does not spawn on Portland, except through Firefighter or Vigilante missions.
  • Due to what may be a coding error, the Blista cannot be picked up by the crusher in GTA III; the game responds with “Crane cannot lift this vehicle.”, despite the crane having no trouble lifting a Coach into the crusher. In GTA Liberty City Stories, the Blista is able to be crushed, although the crane cannot pick up larger vehicles.
  • A vehicle resembling the Blista can be found in Rockstar North's Manhunt 2.
  • In Croatian, "Blista" is translated as "It's shining".

See also

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