The Glendale is a vintage four-door sedan featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Grand Theft Auto V, and Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the "I'm Not a Hipster" Update. It is manufactured by Benefactor in the HD Universe.
Design[]
3D Universe[]
Designed as a 1950s/1960s sedan, the Glendale appears to be the result of joining two halves of two different real-life cars; the front resembles a 1956 Oldsmobile 88, while the back and sides resemble a 1961 Dodge Polara.
While commonly featuring a two tone paint scheme along with the roof being set to white as the secondary colour, the Glendale in GTA San Andreas has a colour variation that is totally red — the roof color can also be modified in via a Transfender mod shop.
Along with the Broadway, Hustler, Savanna, Tornado, and the Voodoo, the Glendale in GTA San Andreas does not appear to have fuel caps. However, it will explode if shot on the rear registration plate, perhaps indicating that the fuel cap is behind the number plate, in a similar fashion to some real life cars manufactured in that era.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Glendale was reintroduced in the I'm Not a Hipster Update for Grand Theft Auto V. No longer an American vintage saloon, the Glendale is based on the Mercedes-Benz W114/W115 (most likely a W115, as the car has a diesel engine), with headlights from the larger Mercedes-Benz W108 and a grille resembling that of the Mercedes-Benz W113. The bonnet, greenhouse area, rear fascia, and taillights are based on the BMW E3.
Overall, the vehicle is comparable to the 3D Universe's Admiral (which is based on a W123).
The front end of the car denotes classic styling, featuring a chrome bumper and grille, the latter bearing the manufacturer badge. The outer edges have chrome panellings that house two yellow headlamps, together with smaller turn blinkers. Two rectangle vents can be seen on the bonnet, near the windscreen. On the sides, more chrome trimmings can be seen on the lower sides and wheel arches, as well as chrome lines on the doors, handles and square rear-view mirrors. The greenhouse area features more chrome details around the windows and over the rearmost pillars. The rear end is predominated by the chrome detail seen between the tail lamps, holding the license plate. A chrome bumper spans the width of the car and a manufacturer badge can be seen on the boot.
The primary colour of the car is applied on the body, while the secondary colour is applied on the roof and pillars. It uses a unique set of wheels, consisting of a large dish with multiple wires around, wrapped in high-profile tyres.
Current Design Gallery[]
Version History Gallery[]
Performance[]
3D Universe[]
In terms of performance, the car is only average, with an average top speed, mediocre acceleration, moderate endurance and average cornering. However, the Glendale seems to be quite durable, especially in comparison to newer cars. The power-to-weight ratio of the Glendale may be a contributing factor to its below-average acceleration, as the car is heavy, but also possesses a weak engine, and as a result, is also a poor hill climber.
However, the GTA Vice City Stories rendition of the Glendale has a much higher top speed in comparison to its other counterparts, being able to go up to 200 km/h. Its stats are shared with the Greenwood.
3D Universe Overview[]
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | 99 / 160 (GTA Vice City & GTA San Andreas)
124 / 200 (GTA Vice City Stories) |
5 | Petrol | RWD | 1600 / 3527 |
N/A | N/A | 5 | N/A | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Glendale is a heavy car; the weight plus a soft suspension and the somewhat weak engine means the car understeers through corners despite heavy throttle work, often resulting in spin-outs due to its terrible handling unless its ride height has been lowered in order to counter this. Poor weight distribution and body roll may result in the vehicle losing control easily, especially at high speeds, so lowering its suspension makes up for stability. The car's acceleration is above average for the majority of the sedan class, but is still mediocre to other car classes in general, even with upgrades. Despite these shortcomings, the Glendale has a good top speed. Durability is average for most sedans, as the car can only take a few head-on collisions before its engine fails.
The Glendale is powered by the same engine fitted to the Regina and Tornado, being a single-overhead camshaft V8 fitted with a cylindrical air filter. Despite being a sedan, the Glendale has the typical engine sound of SUVs and pickup trucks such as the Granger and the Bodhi, suggesting it is of a diesel type.
Installing any "Trunk" modification will increase its traction slightly, in the same way as a spoiler.
GTA V and Online Overview[]
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | 91 / 147 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1600 / 3527 | 65 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
16.5 Seconds | 95 / 152 | 5 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Type | Upgrade | Cost |
---|---|---|
Color | Car Color 1 (64 different colors) | $ 150 |
Car Color 2 (64 different colors) | $ 150 | |
Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $ 200 |
5x Nitrous | $ 500 | |
10x Nitrous | $ 1000 | |
Wheels | Access | $ 1140 |
Ahab | $ 1000 | |
Atomic | $ 770 | |
Grove | $ 1230 | |
Import | $ 820 | |
Mega | $ 1030 | |
Off Road Wheel | $ 1000 | |
Twist | $ 1200 | |
Virtual | $ 620 | |
Wires | $ 1560 | |
Car Stereo | Bass Boost | $ 100 |
Hydraulics | Hydraulics | $ 1500 |
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
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Upgrade: Arena WarA | Apocalypse Bruiser | N/A | $1,609,000 | ||
Future Shock Bruiser | N/A | $1,609,000 | |||
Nightmare Bruiser | N/A | $1,609,000 | |||
Upgrade: Benny's Original Motor WorksB | Glendale Custom | N/A | $520,000 | ||
Armor | No Armor | $100 | $1,000 | ||
Armor Upgrade 20% | $500 | $7,500 | |||
Armor Upgrade 40% | $1,250 | $12,000 | |||
Armor Upgrade 60% | $2,000 | $20,000 | |||
Armor Upgrade 80% | $3,500 | $35,000 | |||
Armor Upgrade 100% | $5,000 | $50,000 | |||
Brakes | Stock Brakes | $100 | $1,000 | ||
Street Brakes | $2,000 | $20,000 | |||
Sports Brakes | $2,700 | $27,000 | |||
Race Brakes | $3,500 | $35,000 | |||
Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $250 | $2,200 | ||
Custom Bumper | $500 | $4,600 | |||
Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $900 | $9,000 | ||
EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $1,250 | $12,500 | |||
EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $1,800 | $18,000 | |||
EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $3,350 | $33,500 | |||
Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 | ||
Double Exhaust | $375 | $750 | |||
Dual Shotgun Exhaust | $899 | $1,800 | |||
Big Bore Exhaust | $1,499 | $3,000 | |||
Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
Hoods | Stock Hood | $150 | $1,600 | ||
Secondary Color Hood | $325 | $3,000 | |||
Classic Hood Primary | $750 | $5,000 | |||
Classic Hood Secondary | $875 | $8,000 | |||
Pinstripe Hood Primary | $1,000 | $9,600 | |||
Pinstripe Hood Secondary | $1,200 | $11,000 | |||
Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - | ||
Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $100 | $600 | |
Xenon Lights | $300 | $7,500 | |||
Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | ||
Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | Too Hot | ||
Full Coverage | N/A | Too Hot | |||
Plates | Blue on White 1 | $50 | $200 | ||
Blue on White 2 | $50 | $200 | |||
Blue on White 3 | $50 | $200 | |||
Yellow on Blue | $75 | $300 | |||
Yellow on Black | $150 | $600 | |||
Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
Roofs | Stock Roof | $100 | $200 | ||
Roof Rack | $350 | $700 | |||
Day Trip Luggage | $575 | $1,150 | |||
Fully Loaded Luggage | $800 | $1,600 | |||
Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | Too Hot | ||
Skirts | Stock Skirts | $300 | $2,500 | ||
Custom Skirts | $415 | $5,500 | |||
Suspension | Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 | ||
Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 | |||
Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |||
Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 | |||
Race Suspension | $2,300 | $4,600 | |||
Transmission | Stock Transmission | $100 | $1,000 | ||
Street Transmission | $2,950 | $29,500 | |||
Sports Transmission | $3,250 | $32,500 | |||
Race Transmission | $4,000 | $40,000 | |||
Trunk | Stock Trunk | $150 | $6,000 | ||
Secondary Color Trunk | $275 | $7,050 | |||
Pinstripe Trunk Primary | $350 | $10,000 | |||
Pinstripe Trunk Secondary | $525 | $13,000 | |||
Turbo | None | $500 | $5,000 | ||
Turbo Tuning | $2,500 | $50,000 | |||
Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | - | ||
Windows | None | $100 | $500 | ||
Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | |||
Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |||
Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
- A Only available at the Arena Workshop (enhanced version).
- B Only available at Benny's Original Motor Works (enhanced version).
Gallery[]
3D Universe[]
HD Universe[]
Variants[]
Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
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The Bloodring Banger in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. |
Bloodring Banger | A variant with that has been adapted into a demotion derby car, outfitted with various modifications for such competitions, such as metal bars on the exterior, for protection, and a much more capable engine. While the Glendale is one of two models the Bloodring Banger is based on in GTA Vice City (alongside the Oceanic), only the Glendale-based Bloodring Banger remains in GTA San Andreas. | |
The beater Glendale in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. |
Glendale (beater) | A beater variant of the Glendale exclusive for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. | |
The three variants of the Bruiser in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
*Apocalypse Bruiser*Future Shock Bruiser*Nightmare Bruiser | The Bruiser is a limousine variant of the Glendale mounted on a 6x6 truck chassis, complete with a reinforced bumper, large wheels and a cage on the back. It is only available in three different versions: Apocalypse, Future Shock and Nightmare. | |
Glendale Custom | A custom variant of the Glendale exclusive for Grand Theft Auto Online, which features highly-advanced modifications and hydraulics enabled, not present on the standard Glendale. |
Prominent Appearances in Missions[]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- Jury Fury - After the cutscene ends, a worker will be run over by a Glendale, allowing the player to collect his hammer to smash the cars.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Nines and AK's - Big Smoke owns a light turquoise Glendale used in this mission to drive to Emmet's place and in his other missions too.
- OG Loc - CJ, Sweet and Smoke go to the LS Police Department to catch OG Loc, who was released from prison. After, CJ and OG Loc meet Freddy, Sweet and Smoke drive off in the Glendale.
- Running Dog - CJ and Smoke drive to East Los Santos in the Glendale to meet with his "cousin Mary".
- Wrong Side of the Tracks - The first Glendale is that owned by Smoke that you use to go to the destination like all Smoke's missions, in this case, Unity Station. The second is on a railroad crossing and is destroyed by a direct hit of the target train.
- Just Business - CJ and Smoke drive to the Atrium with Big Smoke's Glendale.
- Los Desperados - Two Glendales (red and canary yellow) are used as shields in the mission by Cesar and CJ's gangs against the Vagos, one of which can be destroyed in the mission. The canary yellow Glendale has full immunity and can be obtained by lifting the car with a Tow Truck and saving it after failing the mission.
Notable Owners[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Big Smoke owns a light blue Glendale with a white roof, which is purchased following the destruction of his Black Perennial in the first mission, "Big Smoke". Also driven by CJ in a few missions, and can be kept at the end of certain missions.
- Varrios Los Aztecas
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- It is often driven around Downtown.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- It is often driven around Ganton.
- It often appears in El Corona and Little Mexico, as they are Varrios Los Aztecas' territories.
- It may be driven around Santa Maria Beach, Verona Beach and Playa del Seville. Sometimes, it is parked in front of the Santa Maria Beach Safehouse.
- It can be driven around the beach area of Ocean Flats and in Missionary Hill, San Fierro.
- It may be driven around Blackfield, Las Venturas.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- One is parked in front of the Le Singe d'Arbre (the future Café Under the Tree), Little Haiti.
- One is parked in the parking lot to the east of the funfair, Vice Point.
- One is parked to the west of Pay 'n' Spray at the white building with a blue glass front, Ocean Beach.
- It can be found in traffic occasionally in all areas of the city.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Found in each protagonist's garage in single player after installing the I'm Not a Hipster Update
- Can spawn in traffic, frequently in Los Santos, on areas where sedans normally spawn.
- Rarely found parked in Los Santos Customs in Burton (pre-modified).
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The car is available at Southern San Andreas Super Autos, Arena War and Benny's Original Motor Works, for $200,000.
- Can be also purchased for $150,000 as a trade price, as a Sponsorship Tier reward in the Arena War Career.
- Rarely spawns driving around Davis and Rancho (enhanced version only).
- Spawns as the client's vehicle during a biker MC business supply run at Marlowe Vineyards (Enhanced version only).
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Glendale plays Radio Los Santos.
- In Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Glendale uses the "Jazz" group which plays WorldWide FM.
Bugs & Glitches[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- There is a glitch in the enhanced version, where when a turbo is installed, in first person, the engine temperature gauge functions like a boost gauge.
Trivia[]
General[]
- Glendale is a city in the Los Angeles County and Australia.
3D Universe[]
- Big Smoke's Glendale plays the radio station Bounce FM instead of Radio Los Santos when entered, possibly due to Smoke's own taste in music, or it was intentionally done to make the car unique.
- Big Smoke's Glendale is actually supposed to be colored malachite in-game, but it only appears in that color in cutscenes. The reason why it appears turquoise outside of cutscenes is because of a typo in the carcols.dat file; replacing the dot with a comma in col 77.93,96 will make the Glendale appear in its intended color in regular gameplay.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- It is stated in Southern San Andreas Super Autos that the Glendale is a "drug dealer's car". This may reference the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas character Big Smoke, who owned a Glendale while also being a drug dealer and later, a drug baron.
- The Glendale is likely the predecessor of the 2nd-gen Schafter. This is supported by the fact that the Glendale is based upon the Mercedes-Benz W123 and Mercedes-Benz W114 models, with the Schafter being based upon the present-day E-Class, which in real-world, was the descendant of the two models.
- Like many cars in the game, the Glendale lacks quarter rear windows.
See Also[]
- Vulcar Warrener - A vintage four-door sedan released in the same update.
- RUNE Cheburek - A classic, low-end four-door sedan with a similar boxy design.