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{{Infobox vehicle
| name = Mesa Grande
| name = Mesa Grande
| front_image = MesaGrande-GTAVC-front.jpg
| front_image = MesaGrande-GTAVC-front.jpg
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| caption = A Mesa Grande in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]
| caption = A Mesa Grande in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]
| rear_image = MesaGrande-GTAVC-rear.jpg
| rear_image = MesaGrande-GTAVC-rear.jpg
| vehicle_type = Civilian [[:Category:SUVs|SUV]]
| vehicle_type = Civilian SUV
| body_style = 2-door light SUV
| body_style = 2-door light SUV <small>(3D Universe)</small> <br /> 4-door light SUV <small>(GTA V)</small>
| capacity = 2 (driver and 1 passenger)
| capacity = 2 (driver and 1 passenger) <small>(3D Universe)</small> <br /> 4 (driver and 3 passengers) <small>(GTA V)</small>
| appearances = [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA Vice City Stories]]
| manufacturer = [[Canis]] <small>(GTA V)</small>
| game_1 = GTA Vice City
| game_2 = GTA San Andreas
| game_3 = GTA Vice City Stories
| game_4 = GTA V
}}
}}
 
The '''Mesa Grande''' is an off-road vehicle that appears in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], and [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. The vehicle is simply referred in GTA San Andreas and GTA V in short as the '''Mesa'''.
The '''Mesa Grande''' is an off-road vehicle that appears in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. The vehicle is simply referred in GTA San Andreas in short as the "'''Mesa'''". The beta version of this vehicle was probably dubbed the "Desperado", as indicated in some game files.


== Description ==
== Description ==
=== Design ===
=== Design ===
Resembling a 1987–1995 [[wp:Jeep_Wrangler#YJ (1987–1995)|Jeep Wrangler YJ]] (as evidenced by its rectangular headlights and signal lights) and differing by its horizontal slitted grille design, the Mesa Grande is evidently a compact SUV with a heightened ground clearance and large wheels to facilitate offloading. The Mesa Grande comes in three variations with regards to the occupants' compartment, including a canvas top, a rollbar or nothing at all. The San Andreas Mesa is either open top or hardtop (tan or brown) only. Both versions are always equipped with one piece solid doors with glass (no half or canvas versions). The Mesa Grande/Mesa can only seat two.
;3D Universe
Resembling a 1987–1995 [[:wp:Jeep_Wrangler#YJ (1987–1995)|Jeep Wrangler YJ]] (as evidenced by its rectangular headlights and signal lights) and differing by its horizontal slitted grille design, the Mesa Grande is evidently a compact SUV with a heightened ground clearance and large wheels to facilitate offloading. The Mesa Grande comes in three variations with regards to the occupants' compartment, including a canvas top, a rollbar or nothing at all. The GTA San Andreas Mesa is either open top or closed top (tan or brown) only. Both versions are always equipped with one piece solid doors with glass (no half or canvas versions). The Mesa Grande/Mesa can only seat two.


While more common in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, the Mesa is a somewhat rare vehicle in GTA San Andreas, as it only seems to spawn under certain conditions, and only has prominent appearances in missions and when wanted in the [[Exports and Imports]] side-mission. GTA San Andreas' Mesa, however, can be upgraded at [[TransFender]] (though roof color must be achieved at a [[Pay 'n' Spray]] first).
While more common in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, the Mesa is a somewhat rare vehicle in GTA San Andreas, as it only seems to spawn under certain conditions, and only has prominent appearances in missions and when wanted in the [[Exports and Imports]] side-mission. GTA San Andreas' Mesa, however, can be upgraded at [[TransFender]] (though roof color must be achieved at a [[Pay 'n' Spray]] first).
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The doors of the Mesa Grande can be removed using any melee weapon, creating a more realistic convertible version.
The doors of the Mesa Grande can be removed using any melee weapon, creating a more realistic convertible version.


{| align="center"
;GTA V
|<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="180">
The GTA V rendition of the Mesa is based on the 2007–present [[wp:Jeep_Wrangler#JK_.282007.E2.80.93present.29|Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited]] as this version has 4 doors.
Image:MesaGrande-GTAVC-front.jpg|A Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City<br>(<small>[[:Image:MesaGrande-GTAVC-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view, without a top and with a rollbar]]</small>).
 
Image:Mesa-GTASA-front.jpg|A "Mesa" in GTA San Andreas<br>(<small>[[:Image:Mesa-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view, without top]]</small>).
<gallery width="auto" perrow="3" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="180">
Image:MesaGrande-GTAVCS-front.jpg|A Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City Stories<br>(<small>[[:Image:MesaGrande-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view, with top]]</small>).
File:MesaGrande-GTAVC-front.jpg|A Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City<br />(<small>[[:File:MesaGrande-GTAVC-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view, without a top and with a rollbar]]</small>).
File:Mesa-GTASA-front.jpg|A "Mesa" in GTA San Andreas<br />(<small>[[:File:Mesa-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view, without top]]</small>).
File:MesaGrande-GTAVCS-front.jpg|A Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City Stories<br />(<small>[[:File:MesaGrande-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view, with top]]</small>).
File:Mesa-GTAV-firsttrailer.jpg|A Mesa in the first [[Grand Theft Auto V]] trailer.
File:Mesa-GTAV-front.jpg|A "Mesa" in GTA V<br />(<small>[[:File:Mesa-GTAV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
</gallery>
</gallery>
|}


=== Performance ===
=== Performance ===
;GTA San Andreas
The Mesa Grande's performance is similar to that of the [[Blista Compact]]; due to its light weight and short wheelbase, the Mesa Grande is significantly nimble and possesses above average pickup and torque than speed. However, as a compact SUV, the Mesa Grande only has a moderate top speed. Its light weight and stiff suspension may also result in frequent rollovers on uneven terrain or in accidents.
The Mesa Grande's performance is similar to that of the [[Blista Compact]]; due to its light weight and short wheelbase, the Mesa Grande is significantly nimble and possesses above average pickup and torque than speed. However, as a compact SUV, the Mesa Grande only has a moderate top speed. Its light weight and stiff suspension may also result in frequent rollovers on uneven terrain or in accidents.
;GTA V
The Mesa has sluggish acceleration because of its heavy construction.


== Variants ==
== Variants ==
The Mesa Grande has been adopted by the military in GTA for non-combat roles, emulating the use of the similarly designed [[wp:Willys MB|Willys MB]], [[wp:Willys M38|Willys M38]], or [[wp:M151 MUTT|M151 MUTT]] by the US Army prior to the extensive deployment of [[wp:Humvee|HMMWV]]'s (the actual design of the Mesa Grande is not based on any military jeep).
The Mesa Grande has been adopted by the military in GTA for non-combat roles, emulating the use of the similarly designed [[:wp:Willys MB|Willys MB]], [[:wp:Willys M38|Willys M38]], or [[:wp:M151 MUTT|M151 MUTT]] by the US Army prior to the extensive deployment of [[:wp:Humvee|HMMWV]]s (the actual design of the Mesa Grande is not based on any military jeep).


In GTA San Andreas, Mesa's are featured in "[[Robbing Uncle Sam]]", having been used by the National Guard (sometimes with a green roof), while a military variant of the Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City Stories, painted in military green, is available in the [[Fort Baxter Air Base]]. Both variants are still referred to by their respectable original names, Mesa and Mesa Grande.
In GTA San Andreas, Mesas are featured in "[[Robbing Uncle Sam]]", having been used by the National Guard (sometimes with a green roof), while a military variant of the Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City Stories, painted in military green, is available in the [[Fort Baxter Air Base]]. Both variants are still referred to by their respectable original names, Mesa and Mesa Grande.


{| align="center"
In GTA V, [[Merryweather Security Consulting|Merryweather]] uses an off-road Mesa (in both hard top and open top variants) as a troop transport. A military version of the Mesa, called the [[Crusader]], is used by the US military in and around [[Fort Zancudo]].
|<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="180">
 
Image:Mesa-GTASA-RobbingUncleSam-withroof-front.jpg|The "military" Mesa in the mission "[[Robbing Uncle Sam]]", GTA San Andreas<br>(<small>[[:Image:Mesa-GTASA-RobbingUncleSam-withoutroof-front.jpg|Without a top and with rollbar]]</small>).
<gallery width="auto" perrow="3" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="180">
Image:MesaGrande-GTAVCS-militarygreen-front.jpg|A "military" Mesa Grande in the [[Fort Baxter Air Base]], GTA Vice City Stories<br>(<small>[[:Image:MesaGrande-GTAVCS-militarygreen-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view, without top or rollbar]]</small>).
File:Mesa-GTASA-RobbingUncleSam-withroof-front.jpg|The "military" Mesa in the mission "[[Robbing Uncle Sam]]", GTA San Andreas<br>(<small>[[:File:Mesa-GTASA-RobbingUncleSam-withoutroof-front.jpg|Without a top and with rollbar]]</small>).
File:MesaGrande-GTAVCS-militarygreen-front.jpg|A "military" Mesa Grande in the [[Fort Baxter Air Base]], GTA Vice City Stories<br>(<small>[[:File:MesaGrande-GTAVCS-militarygreen-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view, without top or rollbar]]</small>).
File:Mesa-Offroad-GTAV.jpeg|Off-road Mesa (hard top version) used by Merryweather, GTA V.
</gallery>
</gallery>
|}
 
== Customization in GTA San Andreas ==
The Mesa in GTA San Andreas can be modified at a [[TransFender]], which offers a moderate range of customizations for the vehicle:
 
''Italicized pricing denotes prices at the [[Las Venturas]] TransFender, which charges 20% more except Colors.''
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
* Colors
** Car Color 1 (primary body color): $150
** Because there are no options at TransFender to modify the roof color, if there is a canvas roof, a [[Spray Shop|Pay 'n' Spray]] can be used first until the desired roof color is achieved before entering TransFender to color the body.
* Exhausts
** Large Exhaust: $250 (''$300'')
** Medium Exhaust: $200 (''$240'')
** Twin Exhaust: $300 (''$360'')
* Lights
** Round Fog Lamp: $100 (''$120'')
** Square Fog Lamp: $50 (''$60'')
* Nitro
** 2x Nitrous: $200 (''$240'')
** 5x Nitrous: $500 (''$600'')
** 10x Nitrous: $1,000 (''$1,200'')
{{Col-2}}
* Wheels
** Import: $820 (''$984'')
** Atomic: $770 (''$924'')
** Ahab: $1,000 (''$1,200'')
** Virtual: $620 (''$744'')
** Access: $1,140 (''$1,368'')
** Off Road Wheel: $1,000 (''$1,200'')
** Mega: $1,030 (''$1,236'')
** Grove: $1,230 (''$1,476'')
** Twist: $1,200 (''$1,440'')
** Wires: $1,560 (''$1,872'')
* Car Stereo
** Bass Boost: $100 (''$120'')
* Hydraulics: $1,500 (''$1,800'')
{{Col-end}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City uses a handling line named <code>DESPERAD</code>, which matches an unused text entry <code>DESPERA</code> associated to the text "Desperado." This implies that Desperado is probably the name used for the Mesa Grande during development of the game.
*The Mesa Grande plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
*The Mesa Grande plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
**[[West Coast Talk Radio]] in GTA San Andreas.
**[[West Coast Talk Radio]] in GTA San Andreas.
*"Mesa Grande" is Spanish and Portuguese for "big table."
*"Mesa Grande" is Spanish and Portuguese for "big table."
*Like the [[Washington]] and [[Blista Compact]], the Mesa Grande has different engine sounds in each [[GTA III Era|third era]] game.
* In GTA San Andreas, the front suspension of the SUV "sags" down once the player is driving, implying that the engine's heavy, however others being driven by NPC's shows the SUV at perfect height. Same applies to the [[Tow Truck]].


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
;GTA Vice City
;GTA Vice City
* Commonly spawned throughout the city.
* Commonly spawns throughout the city.


;GTA San Andreas
;GTA San Andreas
* Spawns often while driving an [[Oceanic]] in southwest territories of [[Los Santos]] ([[Marina]], [[Santa Maria Beach]], [[Rodeo]], etc.).  
* Spawns while riding a [[Mountain Bike]] in [[Santa Maria Beach]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]] ([[Days of the Week|Sunday]]).
* Spawns while driving a [[Feltzer]] in [[El Corona]], Los Santos ([[Days of the Week|Wednesday]]).
* Spawns while driving a [[Perennial]] in Santa Maria Beach, Los Santos ([[Days of the Week|Thursday]]).
* Spawns often while driving an [[Oceanic]] in southwest territories of [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]] ([[Marina, Los Santos|Marina]], [[Santa Maria Beach]], [[Rodeo]], etc.).  
* Sometimes spawns while driving a [[ZR-350]] in above mentioned territories.
* Sometimes spawns while driving a [[ZR-350]] in above mentioned territories.
* Spawns while driving a [[Tow Truck]] in [[Mulholland]], [[Mulholland Intersection]].
* Spawns while driving a [[Tow Truck]] in [[Mulholland]], [[Mulholland Intersection]].
* During the mission "[[Robbing Uncle Sam]]" at the [[United States National Guard|army depot]] in [[Ocean Docks]], [[Los Santos]]. Occasionally features a dark green roof.
* During the mission "[[Robbing Uncle Sam]]" at the [[United States National Guard|army depot]] in [[Ocean Docks]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]]. Occasionally features a dark green roof.
* At the base of [[Mount Chiliad]] (only when wanted for export).
* At the base of [[Mount Chiliad in GTA III Era|Mount Chiliad]] (only when wanted for export).
* Importable from [[Easter Basin]] docks after third list completion for $20,000.
* Importable from [[Easter Basin]] docks after third list completion for $20,000.
* During the mission "[[Misappropriation]]" in various spots around [[Aldea Malvada]], [[Tierra Robada]].
* During the mission "[[Misappropriation]]" in various spots around [[Aldea Malvada]], [[Tierra Robada]].
* Seen commonly in [[Verdant Bluffs]] and rarely around beach areas in [[Los Santos]].
* Seen commonly in [[Verdant Bluffs]] and rarely around beach areas in [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]].
* Common around [[Missionary Hill]].
* Common around [[Missionary Hill]].


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* [[1102 Washington Street]], [[Washington Beach]]
* [[1102 Washington Street]], [[Washington Beach]]
* A military version is found in the northwest area of [[Fort Baxter Air Base]].
* A military version is found in the northwest area of [[Fort Baxter Air Base]].


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Revision as of 20:40, 24 June 2014

Vehicle
Mesa Grande
A Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City.
A Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City.
(Rear quarter view)
A Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City.
Appearance(s) GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
GTA Vice City Stories
GTA V
Vehicle type Civilian SUV
Body style 2-door light SUV (3D Universe)
4-door light SUV (GTA V)
Capacity 2 (driver and 1 passenger) (3D Universe)
4 (driver and 3 passengers) (GTA V)
Manufacturer Canis (GTA V)
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The Mesa Grande is an off-road vehicle that appears in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, and Grand Theft Auto V. The vehicle is simply referred in GTA San Andreas and GTA V in short as the Mesa.

Description

Design

3D Universe

Resembling a 1987–1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ (as evidenced by its rectangular headlights and signal lights) and differing by its horizontal slitted grille design, the Mesa Grande is evidently a compact SUV with a heightened ground clearance and large wheels to facilitate offloading. The Mesa Grande comes in three variations with regards to the occupants' compartment, including a canvas top, a rollbar or nothing at all. The GTA San Andreas Mesa is either open top or closed top (tan or brown) only. Both versions are always equipped with one piece solid doors with glass (no half or canvas versions). The Mesa Grande/Mesa can only seat two.

While more common in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, the Mesa is a somewhat rare vehicle in GTA San Andreas, as it only seems to spawn under certain conditions, and only has prominent appearances in missions and when wanted in the Exports and Imports side-mission. GTA San Andreas' Mesa, however, can be upgraded at TransFender (though roof color must be achieved at a Pay 'n' Spray first).

The doors of the Mesa Grande can be removed using any melee weapon, creating a more realistic convertible version.

GTA V

The GTA V rendition of the Mesa is based on the 2007–present Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited as this version has 4 doors.

Performance

GTA San Andreas

The Mesa Grande's performance is similar to that of the Blista Compact; due to its light weight and short wheelbase, the Mesa Grande is significantly nimble and possesses above average pickup and torque than speed. However, as a compact SUV, the Mesa Grande only has a moderate top speed. Its light weight and stiff suspension may also result in frequent rollovers on uneven terrain or in accidents.

GTA V

The Mesa has sluggish acceleration because of its heavy construction.

Variants

The Mesa Grande has been adopted by the military in GTA for non-combat roles, emulating the use of the similarly designed Willys MB, Willys M38, or M151 MUTT by the US Army prior to the extensive deployment of HMMWVs (the actual design of the Mesa Grande is not based on any military jeep).

In GTA San Andreas, Mesas are featured in "Robbing Uncle Sam", having been used by the National Guard (sometimes with a green roof), while a military variant of the Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City Stories, painted in military green, is available in the Fort Baxter Air Base. Both variants are still referred to by their respectable original names, Mesa and Mesa Grande.

In GTA V, Merryweather uses an off-road Mesa (in both hard top and open top variants) as a troop transport. A military version of the Mesa, called the Crusader, is used by the US military in and around Fort Zancudo.

Customization in GTA San Andreas

The Mesa in GTA San Andreas can be modified at a TransFender, which offers a moderate range of customizations for the vehicle:

Italicized pricing denotes prices at the Las Venturas TransFender, which charges 20% more except Colors.

  • Colors
    • Car Color 1 (primary body color): $150
    • Because there are no options at TransFender to modify the roof color, if there is a canvas roof, a Pay 'n' Spray can be used first until the desired roof color is achieved before entering TransFender to color the body.
  • Exhausts
    • Large Exhaust: $250 ($300)
    • Medium Exhaust: $200 ($240)
    • Twin Exhaust: $300 ($360)
  • Lights
    • Round Fog Lamp: $100 ($120)
    • Square Fog Lamp: $50 ($60)
  • Nitro
    • 2x Nitrous: $200 ($240)
    • 5x Nitrous: $500 ($600)
    • 10x Nitrous: $1,000 ($1,200)
  • Wheels
    • Import: $820 ($984)
    • Atomic: $770 ($924)
    • Ahab: $1,000 ($1,200)
    • Virtual: $620 ($744)
    • Access: $1,140 ($1,368)
    • Off Road Wheel: $1,000 ($1,200)
    • Mega: $1,030 ($1,236)
    • Grove: $1,230 ($1,476)
    • Twist: $1,200 ($1,440)
    • Wires: $1,560 ($1,872)
  • Car Stereo
    • Bass Boost: $100 ($120)
  • Hydraulics: $1,500 ($1,800)

Trivia

  • The Mesa Grande in GTA Vice City uses a handling line named DESPERAD, which matches an unused text entry DESPERA associated to the text "Desperado." This implies that Desperado is probably the name used for the Mesa Grande during development of the game.
  • The Mesa Grande plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
  • "Mesa Grande" is Spanish and Portuguese for "big table."
  • Like the Washington and Blista Compact, the Mesa Grande has different engine sounds in each third era game.
  • In GTA San Andreas, the front suspension of the SUV "sags" down once the player is driving, implying that the engine's heavy, however others being driven by NPC's shows the SUV at perfect height. Same applies to the Tow Truck.

Locations

GTA Vice City
  • Commonly spawns throughout the city.
GTA San Andreas
GTA Vice City Stories