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The '''Perennial''' is a station wagon from the [[Grand Theft Auto III era]] games and, most recently, [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. In GTA III games, it can be found almost everywhere; it is common in GTA IV. The styling of the car has changed slightly throughout the games, but the performance has remained unchanged, until [[GTA IV]]. | The '''Perennial''' is a station wagon from the [[Grand Theft Auto III era]] games and, most recently, [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. In GTA III games, it can be found almost everywhere; it is common in GTA IV. The styling of the car has changed slightly throughout the games, but the performance has remained unchanged, until [[GTA IV]]. | ||
== | ==Performance== | ||
The underpowered, front-wheel drive Perennial is, simply put, one of the slowest vehicles in the game. Acceleration is highly lacking, as is speed, predisposing the vehicle, whose handling is actually quite responsive, to oversteer and rolling. It is, however, quite sturdy, and can withstand significant damage before bursting into flames and exploding. | |||
The [[GTA IV]] Perennial is moderately fast for an MPV, and can take a lot of damage. | |||
In [[GTA IV]], likely as a joke given the Perennial's rustic appearance through the GTA3 family, the Perennial is now based off of the much more futuristic-looking 2006 [[wikipedia:Honda Odyssey|Honda Odyssey]]. The US version of the Honda Odyssey is much taller and more van-like, so it appears to be the JDM/International version of the Odyssey, which is closer to an estate car and isn't sold in the US despite it being prominent in the game. Unfortunately, it does not feature sliding back doors, much like in real life. Althought it is mostly based on the JDM version of the Honda Odyssey, the side rear window looks very similar to a Mercedes-Benz R-Class | ==Design== | ||
In the first three games of the GTA III Era It has a close resemblance to the 1963 Chevy Nova station wagon though much smaller and shorter, so short it is as long as the Corvair based [[Tampa]].In [[GTA Liberty City Stories]] and [[GTA Vice City Stories]] it looks like a 1969 [[wikipedia:Chevrolet Kingswood|Chevrolet Kingswood]] based on the position of the side panels and grille. | |||
In [[GTA IV]], likely as a joke given the Perennial's rustic appearance through the GTA3 family, the Perennial is now based off of the much more futuristic-looking 2006 [[wikipedia:Honda Odyssey|Honda Odyssey]]. The US version of the Honda Odyssey is much taller and more van-like, so it appears to be the JDM/International version of the Odyssey, which is closer to an estate car and isn't sold in the US despite it being prominent in the game. Unfortunately, it does not feature sliding back doors, much like in real life. Althought it is mostly based on the JDM version of the Honda Odyssey, the side rear window looks very similar to a Mercedes-Benz R-Class. | |||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
Revision as of 17:01, 3 June 2008
The Perennial is a station wagon from the Grand Theft Auto III era games and, most recently, Grand Theft Auto IV. In GTA III games, it can be found almost everywhere; it is common in GTA IV. The styling of the car has changed slightly throughout the games, but the performance has remained unchanged, until GTA IV.
Performance
The underpowered, front-wheel drive Perennial is, simply put, one of the slowest vehicles in the game. Acceleration is highly lacking, as is speed, predisposing the vehicle, whose handling is actually quite responsive, to oversteer and rolling. It is, however, quite sturdy, and can withstand significant damage before bursting into flames and exploding. The GTA IV Perennial is moderately fast for an MPV, and can take a lot of damage.
Design
In the first three games of the GTA III Era It has a close resemblance to the 1963 Chevy Nova station wagon though much smaller and shorter, so short it is as long as the Corvair based Tampa.In GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Vice City Stories it looks like a 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood based on the position of the side panels and grille.
In GTA IV, likely as a joke given the Perennial's rustic appearance through the GTA3 family, the Perennial is now based off of the much more futuristic-looking 2006 Honda Odyssey. The US version of the Honda Odyssey is much taller and more van-like, so it appears to be the JDM/International version of the Odyssey, which is closer to an estate car and isn't sold in the US despite it being prominent in the game. Unfortunately, it does not feature sliding back doors, much like in real life. Althought it is mostly based on the JDM version of the Honda Odyssey, the side rear window looks very similar to a Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
Locations
Grand Theft Auto III
- Portland Harbor, Portland
- Alley beside XXX Mags, Red Light District, Portland
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Importable from Easter Basin (San Fierro) after completing export lists. Import cost: $8,000 (Thursday only)
