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[[Image: | [[Image:Newsvan (GTASA) (front).jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Newsvan in GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:Image:Infernus (GTA3) (rear).jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]] | ||
The ''' | The '''Newsvan''' is, as self explained, a news van in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
=== Design === | === Design === | ||
The Newsvan is designed as a newscrew van with a satellite dish on top and a SanNews logo on the side; its back compartment also contains crudely rendered broadcasting equipment, as well as a chair. It has no special function (despite having its satellite dish mounted on its roof), and is not important to any missions. The front appears to based on a fourth generation Ford Econoline but the sides seem to be from the third generation Econoline. The sides could as well be from a 1979–1993 Dodge Ram Van since the taillights seem inspired from one. | |||
=== Performance === | === Performance === | ||
The performance of the | The performance of the Newsvan is moderate-to-excellent, with a moderate acceleration with good torque, an good top speed, good hill climbing capabilities, and good durability. Due to its height, however, it has a tendency to flip if driven over rough terrains. Its brakes are also poor in some ways. | ||
== White | == White Newsvan == | ||
In the mission [[Cut Throat Business]] there is a chance to get a indestructible Newsvan with a unique white color. | In the mission [[Cut Throat Business]] there is a chance to get a indestructible Newsvan with a unique white color. The player will need a [[flamethrower]], a [[sawn-off shotgun]] and a [[satchel charge]]. Simply start the mission attach a few satchels to [[Madd Dogg]], then leave him behind, then head on over to the video shoot and you should see the Newsvan, set the ground on fire, get in the Newsvan, after it explodes, kill Madd Dogg with the Satchel, then push the Newsvan to a garage only with a sawn-off shotgun. | ||
== Trivia== | == Trivia== | ||
* The default radio station in the | * The default radio station in the Newsvan is [[West Coast Talk Radio]]. | ||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
* Found atop [[Missionary Hill]] next to the building with the [[wp:Sutro Tower|Sutro Tower-like]] antenna tower. | * Found atop [[Missionary Hill]] next to the building with the [[wp:Sutro Tower|Sutro Tower-like]] antenna tower. | ||
* Sometimes found in the parking lot of the [[Los Santos International Airport]]. | * Sometimes found in the parking lot of the [[Los Santos International Airport]]. | ||