Cartel Cruiser

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Cartel Cruiser

Armoured-looking pickup used by the Colombian Cartel around Fort Staunton and Cedar Grove.

Top speed (game estimate)
~175 km/h · 109 mph
Seats
4

Overview

The Cartel Cruiser is the vehicle of the Colombian Cartel in GTA III. Claude uses one in Waka-Gashira Wipeout! to make Kenji Kasen's death look like a Cartel hit.

Design

It is a large, armoured-looking pickup with dark paint, chrome bars and an aggressive stance.

Performance

It is heavy and stable, with good grip and enough power to hold its own in chases. It takes a lot of damage before catching fire.

Where to find

Cartel members drive it around Fort Staunton on Staunton Island and Cedar Grove in Shoreside Vale.

Tips

  • Cartel members are hostile from the start, so expect gunfire when taking one.
  • It is a strong choice for gang-war missions on Staunton Island.

Spawn locations

  • Construction site in Fort Staunton, Staunton Island.
  • Cartel mansion in Cedar Grove, Shoreside Vale
  • D-Ice's phone in Wichita Gardens, Shoreside Vale
  • Fort Staunton and Cedar Grove
  • As a burning car in Firefighter side missions

Vehicle features

  • Gang Vehicle

Missions 10

  1. 21Bomb Da Base: Act IIStory
  2. 30Deal StealStory
  3. 34Arms ShortageStory
  4. 38LiberatorStory
  5. 39Waka-Gashira Wipeout!Story
  6. 41Grand Theft AeroStory
  7. 42Escort ServiceStory
  8. 47Espresso-2-Go!Story
  9. 48S.A.M.Story
  10. 50The ExchangeStory

Characters 4

Gangs 1

On the map

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Cartel Cruiser: questions and answers

What is Cartel Cruiser based on?

Cartel Cruiser is based on the 1979-1991 Chevrolet Suburban; Ford F-150; Chevrolet C/K.