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[[Image:Blista Compact (GTAVC) (front).jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Blista Compact in GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Image:Blista Compact (GTAVC) (rear).jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]]
[[Image:Blista Compact (GTAVC) (front).jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Blista Compact in GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Image:Blista Compact (GTAVC) (rear).jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]]


The '''Blista Compact''' is a 2 door hatchback available in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
The '''Blista Compact''' is a 2 door hatchback available in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].  [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] features a car similar to the Blista Compact, named the '''Blista'''.  In Grand Theft Auto IV, the Blista Compact is manufactured by [[Dinka]].


The [[Blista]], a minivan which Blista Compact's name is similar to, exists in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]. As both vehicles were known to exist in the same continuity, the existence of a "'''Blista'''" in [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], similar in name to the minivan but assuming a subcompact design more alike the Blista Compact, may result in confusion.
The Blista Compact is a seperate car to the [[Blista]] van seen in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]].


==Description==
==Description==
The Blista Compact is commonly found almost anywhere in [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]] or [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]], and is generally considered to be a satisfactory car. It is also highly useful for quick getaways and general evasive purposes.
The Blista Compact is commonly found almost anywhere in [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]] or [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]], and is generally considered to be a satisfactory car, particularly useful for quick getaways and general evasive purposes.


In GTA IV, the Blista Compact is worth [[Dollar|$]]1,500 at [[Stevie|Stevie's]] garage, when Niko can bring the vehicle after completing all of his [[Stevie's Car Thefts|Text Message Car missions]].
In GTA IV, the Blista Compact is worth [[Dollar|$]]1,500 at [[Stevie]]'s garage, where Niko can bring the vehicle after completing all of his [[Stevie's Car Thefts|Text Message Car missions]].


===Design===
===Design===
Unlike many other vehicles, the Blista Compact's design has remained almost exactly the same throughout all of the games it has appeared in, apart from its different engine sound and minor cosmetic differences.
Unlike many other vehicles, the Blista Compact's design has remained almost exactly the same in all its appearances, apart from its different engine sound and minor cosmetic differences.


Like its design influence, the first generation [[wp:Honda CR-X|Honda CR-X]], the Blista Compact sports a hatchback design and a very small curb weight. In fact, the Blista Compact is easily the smallest (and lightest) passenger car in GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas, however, the [[Uranus]] is lighter in GTA IV.
Like its design influence, the first generation [[wp:Honda CR-X|Honda CR-X]], the Blista Compact sports a hatchback design and a very small curb weight; in fact, the Blista Compact is easily the smallest and lightest passenger car in GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas (the [[Uranus]] is lighter in GTA IV).


The body of the car originally features a constantly black half at the bottom in GTA Vice City, but was later remodeled to feature a variety of colors, resulting in one or two-tone body colors, which was carried on to GTA IV. In GTA IV, Blista Compacts (stamped with a [[Dinka]] brand) may appear with optional spoilers or sunroofs, while a minor variant of the Blista Compact exists additionally, identifiable by its side skirts, twin-exhaust and a windscreen banner. There is also several burnt out [[Wrecks|wreck]] versions of the Blista Compact.
The car has a two-tone paintjob in GTA Vice City, with an always-black bottom half, but in later games was remodeled to feature a variety of colors in all-over and two-tone styles. In GTA IV, the Blista Compact may optionally feature a spoiler or sunroof; a variant is available with side-skirts, twin exhaust and a windscreen banner. There are several burnt out [[Wrecks|wreck]] versions of the Blista Compact.


=== Performance ===
=== Performance ===
Since its introduction in GTA Vice City, the Blista Compact has always been an impressive small sports car, capable of outrunning the more expensive and rarer performance cars in the various games (despite the car featuring the engine sound of a larger capacity engine, due to programming limitations). However, in GTA Vice City Stories, the Blista Compact has a very noticeable slower speed, and suffers from terrible oversteer. Blista Compacts all adopt front wheel drive.
Since its introduction in GTA Vice City, the Blista Compact has usually been an impressive small sports car, capable of outrunning rarer and more expensive performance cars. In GTA Vice City Stories, however, the Blista Compact is noticeably slower, and suffers from terrible oversteer. Blista Compacts all adopt front wheel drive.


In GTA IV, the Blista Compact is powered by a high revving, twin cam 1.4L four-cylinder engine, giving it a top speed on par with much higher-end vehicles and acceleration superior to its nearest competition, the [[Futo]]. Somehow, the Blista Compact has such a quality suspension that understeer simply doesn't occur. At high speeds, it is more than capable of cornering and at low speeds it's easy to manipulate through city streets and traffic. Braking is acceptable, though ABS is not standard. Crash deformation is acceptable, though build quality is sub par, often leaving the Blista Compact disabled after only a few impacts.
In GTA IV, the Blista Compact is powered by a high revving, twin cam 1.4L four-cylinder engine, giving it a top speed on par with much higher-end vehicles and acceleration superior to its nearest competition, the [[Futo]]. Its suspension is excellent, preventing understeer. At high speeds it is more than capable of cornering, and at low speeds it is easy to maneuvre through city traffic. Braking is acceptable, though ABS is not standard. Crash deformation is acceptable, though build quality is sub par, often leaving the Blista Compact disabled after only a few impacts.


==Locations==
==Locations==
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'''GTA IV'''
'''GTA IV'''
*A Blista Compact is always found in front of the [[Comrades Bar]] in the beginning of the mission [[Ivan The Not So Terrible]]. You can park it on your parking (just across the street) and do the mission in another car.
*A Blista Compact is always found in front of the [[Comrades Bar]] at the beginning of the mission [[Ivan The Not So Terrible]]. It can be moved to the player's parking space just across the street, and the mission can be completed with another car.
*Spawn all around [[Broker]], but mostly [[Hove Beach]], [[East Hook]] and [[BOABO]]
*Spawn all around [[Broker]], but mostly [[Hove Beach]], [[East Hook]] and [[BOABO]]
*Spawn around [[Acter]], [[Alderney]]
*Spawn around [[Acter]], [[Acter Industrial Park]] and [[Tudor]], [[Alderney]]
*Spawn around [[Acter Industrial Park]] and [[Tudor]], Alderney
*Spawn around [[Chinatown]], [[Algonquin]]
*Spawn around [[Chinatown]], [[Algonquin]]
*Spawn around [[Industrial]] and [[Chase Point]], [[Bohan]]
*Spawn around [[Industrial]] and [[Chase Point]], [[Bohan]]

Revision as of 10:37, 28 September 2009

File:Blista Compact (GTAVC) (front).jpg
A Blista Compact in GTA Vice City (Rear quarter view).

The Blista Compact is a 2 door hatchback available in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto IV. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars features a car similar to the Blista Compact, named the Blista. In Grand Theft Auto IV, the Blista Compact is manufactured by Dinka.

The Blista Compact is a seperate car to the Blista van seen in Grand Theft Auto III, and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.

Description

The Blista Compact is commonly found almost anywhere in Vice City or San Andreas, and is generally considered to be a satisfactory car, particularly useful for quick getaways and general evasive purposes.

In GTA IV, the Blista Compact is worth $1,500 at Stevie's garage, where Niko can bring the vehicle after completing all of his Text Message Car missions.

Design

Unlike many other vehicles, the Blista Compact's design has remained almost exactly the same in all its appearances, apart from its different engine sound and minor cosmetic differences.

Like its design influence, the first generation Honda CR-X, the Blista Compact sports a hatchback design and a very small curb weight; in fact, the Blista Compact is easily the smallest and lightest passenger car in GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas (the Uranus is lighter in GTA IV).

The car has a two-tone paintjob in GTA Vice City, with an always-black bottom half, but in later games was remodeled to feature a variety of colors in all-over and two-tone styles. In GTA IV, the Blista Compact may optionally feature a spoiler or sunroof; a variant is available with side-skirts, twin exhaust and a windscreen banner. There are several burnt out wreck versions of the Blista Compact.

Performance

Since its introduction in GTA Vice City, the Blista Compact has usually been an impressive small sports car, capable of outrunning rarer and more expensive performance cars. In GTA Vice City Stories, however, the Blista Compact is noticeably slower, and suffers from terrible oversteer. Blista Compacts all adopt front wheel drive.

In GTA IV, the Blista Compact is powered by a high revving, twin cam 1.4L four-cylinder engine, giving it a top speed on par with much higher-end vehicles and acceleration superior to its nearest competition, the Futo. Its suspension is excellent, preventing understeer. At high speeds it is more than capable of cornering, and at low speeds it is easy to maneuvre through city traffic. Braking is acceptable, though ABS is not standard. Crash deformation is acceptable, though build quality is sub par, often leaving the Blista Compact disabled after only a few impacts.

Locations

GTA San Andreas

GTA Vice City Stories

GTA IV

Modifications (GTA San Andreas)

  • Color
  • Hood
  • Vents
  • Exhausts
  • Nitro (all)
  • Roof
  • Spoilers
  • Side Skirts
  • Wheels
  • Car Stereo
  • Hydraulics

Gallery

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