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Landstalker

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The Landstalker is an SUV that is available in Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto IV.

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A Landstalker in GTA III.

After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie in GTA IV, a Landstalker may be sold at his garage for $3,000.

Design

GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories

In each game, it has a different design, and in some cases, resembling not one specific car.

In GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, it resembles a Ford Explorer, with the latter given significant cosmetic changes and featuring an extended rear cargo compartment. However, in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, it resembles a Jeep Cherokee (XJ) with the grille and lights of a fourth generation Ford Bronco, the front bumper is from a first generation Chevrolet S-10 (the lights and grille could also be from it and probably are since the Bronco came out later).

In GTA San Andreas, the Landstalker resembles a Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) (but with wooden panels - like the Jeep Cherokee (XJ)). The front bumper (and maybe also the headlights) is once again from a first generation Chevy S-10), and it sounds like it sports a V8. Its rear mounted spare tire is also removed, to be replaced by a visible tire inside the rear compartment.

GTA IV

The GTA IV rendition of the Landstalker, which shares a certain degree of likeness to the GTA Liberty City Stories rendition of the Landstalker, resembles a slightly altered 2007-Present Ford Expedition, more specifically the Ford Expedition EL (the extended-wheelbase version) judging by the overall length and shape of the rear doors. The headlights seem insired by the 2006-present Range Rover, and the taillights seem inspired by the Range Rover Sport. It is manufactured by Dundreary Motors, it's probably meant to emulate a Lincoln Navigator even though it bears a much closer resemblance to a Ford Expedition. A special black edition of the GTA IV version can be seen driving around North Holland, featuring a chrome side scuff bar, no luggage rails, and TVs installed in the back of the front seats' headrests.

Performance

GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories

The Landstalker was originally introduced with a light weight, a short wheelbase, high ground clearance, poor grip, stiff suspension, a high center of gravity and unstable weight distribution. As a result, it is highly susceptible to rollovers while simply turning or traversing off-road, if the player doesn't drive carefully or make use of the handbrake. These attributes made the vehicle vastly inferior as an off-road vehicle when compared to the Patriot, Rancher, Sandking and Huntley. Although its handling is poor, the Landstalker has all-round moderate-to-good acceleration and top speed due to its weight.

The GTA Liberty City Stories rendition is noticeably more stable -- its redesigned body features a lowered ground clearance (resulting in a slight redistribution of weight to the bottom) and a longer, heavier body, reducing the likelihood of rollovers.

GTA IV

The GTA IV rendition of the Landstalker is quite heavy, resulting in poor acceleration and top speed compared to other SUVs; braking is also adversely affected by the weight. ABS is standard across the line. 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. 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 its closest competitors (the Cavalcade and Huntley Sport), but off-road the Landstalker begins to show it's usefulness. The engine has enough torque to allow scaling of medium-grade hills, and the suspension evens out most of the natural bumps; unfortunately, the long rear overhang means the Landstalker can beach itself on rocks. Overall, its off-road performance is inferior to that of the Cavalcade, however it fares better than the Huntley Sport.

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

GTA Liberty City Stories models usually have alarms, but those in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories don't. GTA IV models commonly have alarms, either those that sound the horn or flash the lights.

Locations

GTA III

GTA Vice City

GTA San Andreas

GTA Liberty City Stories

GTA Vice City Stories

GTA IV

Modifications (GTA San Andreas)

In TransFender:

  • Color
  • Exhaust (three varieties)
  • Fog Lights (two varieties)
  • Nitro (three varieties)
  • Wheels (ten varieties)
  • Bass Boost
  • Hydraulics

Trivia

Gallery


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