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Contender in every GTA

Contender appears in 3 games, from GTA IV (2008) to GTA VI (2026). Here is how it changed in every version, side by side.

  • 3Games
  • 2008First seen
  • 2026Latest
  • 18Years in the series
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  1. 2008IV
    Contender — GTA IV
    First appearance · GTA IV · SUVs

    Contender

    A Vapid SUV that appears in GTA IV and its episodes.

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    Manufacturer
    Vapid
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~135 km/h · 84 mph
    Speed
    84
    Braking
    40
    Traction
    70
    0–60 mph
    8.1 s
    In-game value
    $25,000
    Seats
    2
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Weight
    2,500 kg · 5,512 lb
    Gears
    5
    Engine
    5.7L Supercharged V8
    Based on
    Ford SVT Lightning Concept; Ford Explorer Sport Trac; Chevrolet Avalanche
  2. 2013V
    Contender — GTA V
    GTA V · Online · SUVs

    Contender

    A 4-seat Vapid SUV available in GTA Online, introduced with the Cunning Stunts update.

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    Manufacturer
    Vapid
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~135 km/h · 84 mph
    Speed
    72.43
    Acceleration
    65
    Braking
    20
    Traction
    64
    Price
    $250,000
    In-game value
    $25,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Weight
    2,750 kg · 6,063 lb
    Gears
    5
    Based on
    Toyota Tunder Devolro Diablo, Ford Raptor, Ford F-150
    Added in
    Cunning Stunts
    Customizable
    Yes
    What changed · vs GTA IV
    • Speed −11.6
    • Braking −20
    • Traction −6
    • Seats +2
  3. 2026VI
    GTA VI · SUVs

    Contender

    Returning HD-era model that appears in official GTA VI material.

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    Manufacturer
    Karin
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Weight
    2,750 kg · 6,063 lb
    Gears
    5
    Based on
    Toyota Tunder Devolro Diablo, Ford Raptor, Ford F-150
    What changed · vs GTA V

    No measurable change

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