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In each game, it has a different design, and in some cases, resembling not a specific car. In [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], it resembles a Ford Explorer. However, in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], it resembles a Jeep Wagoneer with the grille and lights of a fourth generation Ford Bronco, the front bumper is from a first generation Chevrolet S-10 or S-10 Blazer (the lights grille could also be from it and probably are since the Bronco came out later). In [[Grand Theft Auto San Andreas]], the Landstalker has a grille and chassis like a Jeep Grand Cherokee (and maybe also the headlights), the front bumper is once again from a first generation Chevy S-10 or S-10 Blazer, the wood panels look like those of a Jeep Wagoneer, and it sounds like it sports a V8. | In each game, it has a different design, and in some cases, resembling not a specific car. In [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], it resembles a Ford Explorer. However, in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], it resembles a Jeep Wagoneer with the grille and lights of a fourth generation Ford Bronco, the front bumper is from a first generation Chevrolet S-10 or S-10 Blazer (the lights grille could also be from it and probably are since the Bronco came out later). In [[Grand Theft Auto San Andreas]], the Landstalker has a grille and chassis like a Jeep Grand Cherokee (and maybe also the headlights), the front bumper is once again from a first generation Chevy S-10 or S-10 Blazer, the wood panels look like those of a Jeep Wagoneer, and it sounds like it sports a V8. | ||
In GTA IV, it resembles a 2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator or 2008 Ford Expedition, with elements of the Ford Excursion and Chevy Suburban but it also looks like an Infiniti QX56 or a Chrysler Aspen. It is manufactured by [[Dundreary]] Motors | In GTA IV, it resembles a 2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator or 2008 Ford Expedition, with elements of the Ford Excursion and Chevy Suburban but it also looks like an Infiniti QX56 or a Chrysler Aspen. It is manufactured by [[Dundreary]] Motors. A special black edition of the GTA IV version can be seen driving around North Holland. It's changes include a chrome side scuff bar, it's luggage rails on the top have been removed, only available in black, and if you position the camera to the back you'll find TV's stored in the front seats. | ||
== Performance == | |||
===GTA IV=== | |||
The GTA IV rendition of the Landstalker is quite heavy, and due to that acceleration is poor. Top speed is also affected by this, and compared to other SUVs it is rather slow. 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. Braking on the Landstalker is also poor, due again to it's heavy weight. ABS is standard across the line. The suspension is moderately firm, but still far too soft to corner at speed effectively. The body flops about in the turns, often causing the rear end to kick out and fishtail. On the road, the Landstalker is nowhere near as competent as it's [[Cavalcade|closest]] [[Huntley Sport|competitors]], but off-road the Landstalker begins to show it's usefulness. The engine is torque-y enough to get you up medium-grade hills and the suspension evens out most of the natural bumps. | |||
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. Overall, this vehicle is better suited for short drives and off-road expeditions than high-speed pursuits. | |||
==Alarm== | ==Alarm== | ||