Sunrise

Revision as of 20:11, 12 February 2010 by Thescarydude (talk | contribs) (It looks nothing like it. Its either a J platform or an Accord)
A Sunrise in GTA San Andreas (Rear quarter view).

The Sunrise is another vehicle that is only available in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Description

Design

It is one of only two 4 door cars that can arguably be used for both street racing and police evasion, the other being the Sultan. The Sunrise resembles a 1988-1990 Chevrolet Cavalier or a 1989-1994 Pontiac Sunbird both of which are GM J platform vehicles, the front bumper appears to be of the former but the name is similar to the latter; it also looks slightly similar to a 1990–1993 Honda Accord. It has custom sideskirts. Despite the fact that the Sunrise has the appearance of a tuner, it cannot be modified in Wheel Arch Angels, but in TransFender instead.

Performance

While speed is extraordinary, acceleration is slightly disappointing, likely due to the front-wheel drive train being poorly matched with the presumably throaty V6 engine. However, handling is taut, and the brakes are strong. The Sunrise reaches very high speeds, even greater then the other four-door racer, the Sultan.

The drawback with this car, however, is that due to its lower-than-average curb weight, the very high speeds it is capable of reaching can send it out of control even at the slightest perturbation. It isn't really a low suspension, but it's its awkwardly located wheel wells (a bit too high) that prevent this car from being used on uneven roads, hills, and trails.

Trivia

  • When entered, the default radio station in the Sunrise is CSR 103.9.

Locations

The Sunrise is sometimes seen driving around in San Fierro and Las Venturas, but is generally absent (but is seen occasionally) in Los Santos.