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:''This article refers to cars that are specifically referred to by a game's [[HUD]] as a "Sentinel XS". For the "XS" variant of the Sentinel referred simply as the "Sentinel", see [[Sentinel#"Sentinel" Sentinel XS|Sentinel article]].
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| name = Sentinel XS
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| vehicle_type = Civilian car
| vehicle_type = Civilian car
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| capacity = 4
| capacity = 4 (driver and three passengers)
| manufacturer = [[Übermacht]] <small>(GTA IV)</small>
| appearances = [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA Vice City Stories]]
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| appearances = [[GTA Vice City]]<br>[[GTA Vice City Stories]]<br>[[GTA IV]]
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The '''Sentinel XS''' is a sportier variant of the regular [[Sentinel]] luxury car in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. The car is related to the [[Mafia Sentinel|Mafia/Leone Sentinel]], gang car of the [[Leone Family]] in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]].


A Sentinel "XS" also exists in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], although it is officially referred to as a "Sentinel" by the game, not a "Sentinel XS". Refer the [[Sentinel#"Sentinel" Sentinel XS|Sentinel article]] for the GTA IV rendition.
==Description==
{{quote|"You try paying for a high-end one of these - and alimony."<br>- Official [[Vice City Bureau of Investigation]] file description, GTA Vice City.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/ | title = Vice City Crime Tree | work = [[Rockstar Games]] }} official GTA Vice City website</ref>}}
{{quote|"You try paying for a high-end one of these - and alimony."<br>- Official [[Vice City Bureau of Investigation]] file description, GTA Vice City.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/ | title = Vice City Crime Tree | work = [[Rockstar Games]] }} official GTA Vice City website</ref>}}


The '''Sentinel XS''' is a sportier variant of the regular [[Sentinel]] luxury car in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. The car is related to the [[Mafia Sentinel|Mafia/Leone Sentinel]], gang car of the [[Leone Family]] in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]].
Ever since the Sentinel's introduction in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]], a sportier variant has been present in every GTA game, excluding [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]. The Sentinel XS's main visual distinction from the regular Sentinel is its spoiler and rear window grilles; performance-wise, the car is faster than the regular Sentinel, suggestively alluding on the [[wp:BMW M5|BMW M5]], although the car, like regular Sentinels, is still visually similar to the [[wp:BMW 7 Series (E23)|E23 7 Series BMW]], which was not used in the M5 series. In GTA Vice City Stories, the Sentinel XS is not given the same aesthetic modification as the game's Sentinel, resulting in the car appearing more distinctive in the game. The Sentinel XS also emit a different engine sound than the regular Sentinel.


==Description==
The Sentinel XS is the preferred gang car of the [[Mendez Cartel]] in GTA Vice City Stories.
Ever since the Sentinel's introduction in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]], a sportier variant has been present in every GTA game, excluding [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]. In GTA Vice City Stories, the Sentinel XS is the preferred gang car of the [[Mendez Cartel]]. The Sentinel XS's main visual distinction from the regular Sentinel is its spoiler and rear window grilles; performance-wise, the car is faster than the regular Sentinel. The Sentinel XS in GTA Vice City and Vice City Stories are suggestively based on the [[wp:BMW M5|BMW M5]], although the car, like regular Sentinels, is still visually similar to the [[wp:BMW 7 Series (E23)|E23 7 Series BMW]], which was not used in the M5 series. In GTA Vice City Stories, the Sentinel XS is not given the same aesthetic modification as the game's Sentinel, resulting in the car appearing more distinctive in the game. The Sentinel XS has a different engine sound than the regular Sentinel.


GTA IV features an updated Sentinel XS, however it is no longer considered a distinct vehicle — it handles with more rigidly as its suspension has been hardened so it corners sharper and drifts are now easier compared to the standard Sentinel, and the game refers to the car simply as "Sentinel" when entered. In a nod to the [[Mafia Sentinel]] of [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]] it serves as one of two cars (the other being the [[PMP 600]]) that are usually driven by the [[The Commission|Mafia]]. Its visual differences include "XS" badging, and a rear spoiler sporting "STD" decals. STD stands for "Sentinel Tuning Division", a play on Subaru's STi marque (odd because this vehicle does not at all resemble a Subaru) and BMW's in-house tuning division, BMW M, but also a reference to the acronym for "sexually transmitted disease". The features of the GTA IV Sentinel XS emulate the [[wp:BMW M3#M3 CSL|BMW M3 CSL]].
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Image:SentinelXS-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Image:SentinelXS-GTAVC-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Image:SentinelXS-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Image:SentinelXS-GTAVC-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Image:SentinelXS-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:SentinelXS-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Image:SentinelXS-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:SentinelXS-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Image:Sentinel-GTA4-XS-front.jpg|An "XS" Sentinel in GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Sentinel-GTA4-XS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
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==Locations==
==Locations==
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* Two Sentinel XSs appear outside the [[Mendez Mansion]] in [[Prawn Island]].
* Two Sentinel XSs appear outside the [[Mendez Mansion]] in [[Prawn Island]].
* Spawns behind one of the northern most hotels at [[Ocean Drive]] in the long alleyway.
* Spawns behind one of the northern most hotels at [[Ocean Drive]] in the long alleyway.
;GTA IV
* The Sentinel XS will appear in all the places where the standard Sentinel does, but is significantly rarer.
* Appears more commonly if the player is driving a [[Sultan RS]].
* As it serves as a gang car for the Mafia, the Sentinel XS will often appear in [[Little Italy]], [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]] and [[Westdyke]].
* Seen driven by [[Ancelotti Family|Ancelotti Members]] in [[She's a Keeper]]; however, you must stay in your [[Vincent|Car]] to avoid mission failure.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* XS is a homophone of "excess," which may refer to the cars modifications that don't actually affect its performance in GTA IV.
* XS is a homophone of "excess," which may refer to the cars modifications that don't actually affect its performance in GTA IV.
* The Sentinel XS plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
** [[Liberty City Hardcore]] and [[Liberty Rock Radio]] in GTA IV.


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Sentinel]]
* [[Sentinel]], and the [[Sentinel#"Sentinel" Sentinel XS|"XS" Sentinel in GTA IV]]
* [[Mafia Sentinel]], a gang variant of the Sentinel in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]] comparable to the Sentinel XS.
* [[Mafia Sentinel]], a gang variant of the Sentinel in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]] comparable to the Sentinel XS.


Revision as of 12:34, 3 November 2011

This article refers to cars that are specifically referred to by a game's HUD as a "Sentinel XS". For the "XS" variant of the Sentinel referred simply as the "Sentinel", see Sentinel article.
Vehicle
Sentinel XS
A Sentinel XS in GTA Vice City.
A Sentinel XS in GTA Vice City.
(Rear quarter view)
A Sentinel XS in GTA Vice City.
Appearance(s) [[Appearance::GTA Vice City
GTA Vice City Stories]]
Vehicle type Civilian car
Body style 4-door sedan
Capacity 4 (driver and three passengers)
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The Sentinel XS is a sportier variant of the regular Sentinel luxury car in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. The car is related to the Mafia/Leone Sentinel, gang car of the Leone Family in Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.

A Sentinel "XS" also exists in Grand Theft Auto IV, although it is officially referred to as a "Sentinel" by the game, not a "Sentinel XS". Refer the Sentinel article for the GTA IV rendition.

Description

"You try paying for a high-end one of these - and alimony."
- Official Vice City Bureau of Investigation file description, GTA Vice City.[1]


Ever since the Sentinel's introduction in GTA III, a sportier variant has been present in every GTA game, excluding GTA San Andreas. The Sentinel XS's main visual distinction from the regular Sentinel is its spoiler and rear window grilles; performance-wise, the car is faster than the regular Sentinel, suggestively alluding on the BMW M5, although the car, like regular Sentinels, is still visually similar to the E23 7 Series BMW, which was not used in the M5 series. In GTA Vice City Stories, the Sentinel XS is not given the same aesthetic modification as the game's Sentinel, resulting in the car appearing more distinctive in the game. The Sentinel XS also emit a different engine sound than the regular Sentinel.

The Sentinel XS is the preferred gang car of the Mendez Cartel in GTA Vice City Stories.

Locations

GTA Vice City
GTA Vice City Stories

Trivia

  • XS is a homophone of "excess," which may refer to the cars modifications that don't actually affect its performance in GTA IV.

See also

Reference

  1. ↑ Vice City Crime Tree. Rockstar Games. official GTA Vice City website
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