The Bravado Bison is a crew cab pickup truck appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The truck's front end appears to have design influences taken from the fourth generation Dodge Ram, and major influences from the third-generation GMC Sierra, seen in the front bumper, headlights and the cab design. Additionally, the Bison features a grille that is similar to the one found on the second generation Toyota Tundra. The rear, as well as the side mirrors, is based on the twelfth generation Ford F-150.
The truck's design appears to be somewhat sports-influenced. The front features a bold layout, dominated by a large, protruding chrome-trimmed grille, which features three inset horizontal chrome strips. The manufacturer emblem is placed centrally on the area that connects the two lowest strips. Adjacent to the grille are the headlamp units which are less tall and split horizontally into two sections, with the horizontal split occurring at the same height where the manufacturer logo is mounted. Below the grille is a protruding front bumper. The front bumper features two horizontal ducts, with the lower one more narrow than the duct above. The edges form a hexagon shape when combined with the edges of the grille. The base of the front bumper is given a more sporty appearance by a lip that spans the bottom edge. License plates are mounted centrally in front of the two ducts. Circular fog lamps appear beside the ducts and beneath the headlamp units. Above the grille, bounded by lines which run from the corners of the headlamp and grille to the base of the A-pillar and windscreen respectively, there is a large elevated area of the hood.
At the sides, similar subtle sports features can be seen; the wheelbase has flared skirting. The main body is however quite plain, lacking any extra formations. The main body line runs from the top-outer corner of the headlamps to a rearmost point of the sides above the taillight units. The greenhouse is quite curved, illustrating a more modern appearance. The mirrors are mounted at the base of the A-pillars. The truck has medium profile tires that enwrap six-spoke wheels. Behind the rear arches more skirting can be seen.
At the rear, a chrome bumper is placed above the skirting at the base of the rear face. Adjacent and above the rear bumper, at the corner of the body are the tail light units. The units are chrome-trimmed and split into two sections horizontally, the top section being rectangular and the bottom, an irregular trapezium. The taillight units appear completely red. Ovular exhaust tips can be seen underneath the rear of the truck. Under the rear bumper there is a tow hook. The Bison is one of the pick-up trucks in the game that are capable of towing a trailer.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Thanks to its modeled V8, with, according to TV advertisements, 6000 horsepower, the Bison is capable of reaching a good top speed, but it leaves much to be desired in terms of acceleration. Much like the Dodge Ram, it handles well while off-roading thanks to its 4WD (20% front, 80% rear) drivetrain, however, it lacks stability, most notable when doing the off-road truck racing. The Bison has a lot of power (6000 horse power, as advertised on TV) and it has excellent torque, allowing it to climb steep hills with ease.
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) |
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N/A | 81 / 130 | 5 | N/A | AWD 20% FWD 80% RWD |
2100 / 4630 | 70 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | 6000 horsepower (In-game TV advert) | 4x4 (AWD) (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
7.7 Seconds | 100 / 160 | 5 | F4 V8 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | |
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Armor | No Armor | $250 | $500 | |
Armor Upgrade 20% | $1,250 | $5,250 | ||
Armor Upgrade 40% | $3,125 | $8,750 | ||
Armor Upgrade 60% | $5,000 | $14,000 | ||
Armor Upgrade 80% | $8,750 | $24,500 | ||
Armor Upgrade 100% | $12,500 | $35,000 | ||
Brakes | Stock Brakes | $250 | $500 | |
Street Brakes | $5,000 | $10,000 | ||
Sport Brakes | $6,750 | $13,500 | ||
Race Brakes | $8,750 | $17,500 | ||
Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $2,250 | $4,500 | |
EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $3,125 | $6,250 | ||
EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $4,500 | $9,000 | ||
EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $8,375 | $16,750 | ||
Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | |
Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | ||
Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - | |
Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $200 | $1,000 |
Xenon Lights | $400 | $5,000 | ||
Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | |
Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | |
Full Coverage | N/A | $3,750 | ||
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 | - | - | |
Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $3,000 | |
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 | ||
Transmission | Stock Transmission | $250 | $500 | |
Street Transmission | $7,375 | $14,750 | ||
Sports Transmission | $8,125 | $16,250 | ||
Race Transmission | $10,000 | $20,000 | ||
Turbo | No Turbo | $1,250 | $2,500 | |
Turbo Tuning | $6,250 | $35,000 | ||
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 |
Gallery[]
Variants[]
Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The McGill-Olsen Construction Bison in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Bison (McGill-Olsen) | A variant with construction props and livery appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. | |||||||||||||||||||||
The Mighty Bush Bison in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Bison (The Mighty Bush) | A variant with construction props and livery appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Special variants | |||||||||||||||||||||||
A Bison used by the Epsilon in Grand Theft Auto V. (Rear quarter view) |
Baby Blue Bison | A Bison appears with a unique baby blue paintjob during Chasing the Truth and Exercising the Truth.[1] |
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Prominent Appearances in Missions[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- A red Bison appears in the first mission for the Epsilon Program, although it cannot be stolen. It is red and is scripted to spawn with a damage on it.
- Other Bisons appears in the missions Chasing the Truth and Exercising the Truth, as the vehicle of choice of the Epsilon members.
- It also appears in the first Rampage mission, where the Rednecks will use some orange Bisons to try to kill Trevor.
- Grey Bisons can be found in the sawmill during the mission Lamar Down.
Notable Owners[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Often seen in Blaine County, especially Sandy Shores.
- Common on all major highways in Los Santos and Blaine County.
- Parked on the beach area in Paleto Bay, relatively close to The Hen House. A Boat Trailer spawns nearby.
- Sometimes seen exiting from Donkey Punch Family Farm, usually between 18:00 and 19:00. It spawns at full capacity. [citation/verification needed]
- Parked at the south west side of Los Santos International Airport, nearby a Rancher XL and Akuma (marker)[2].
- Parked within the Zancudo Treatment Works, nearby a Speedo, at Fort Zancudo (marker)[3].
- Parked at Harmony Truck Stop on Joshua Road, nearby a Hauler, Packer and a Logs trailer (marker)[4].
- Can be found in Paleto Bay in the Burial random event, by saving Antonia Bottino from being buried alive. The player can take the Bison used by the two men to retrieve her to her destination and finish the random event.
- Part of the scripted traffic seen during the chase between Trevor and The Lost Motorcycle Club in Mr. Philips. Located past the small bridge at the beginning of the scene.
The Bison is part of vehiclemodelset
"CARS_CONSTRUCTION
" which commonly appears driving in and out of construction sites or parked around them.
Bison | "The Mighty Bush" Bison | Sadler | Burrito | Mixer (both generations) | Biff
- May be seen driving in or out of the Alta Construction Site onto Power Street, Alta between 05:00 am and 11:00 pm (marker)[5].
- May also be parked in one of two spaces within the construction area on Power Street (marker)[6].
- May also be seen parked next to the construction cabin between 07:00 am and 18:00 pm.[7]
- May also be seen driving out onto Occupation Avenue between 11:00 am and 15:00 pm.[8]
- May be seen driving into Hardwood & Lumber Supply and parking at LT Weld Supply Co. between 05:00 am and 12:00 pm (marker)[9].
- May be seen driving into Mirror Park Railyard from Little Bighorn Avenue, Textile City, between 07:00 am and 11:00 am (marker)[10].
- May be seen driving into (between 07:00 am and 11:00 am) or out of (between 15:00 pm and 18:00 pm) a parking lot next to the Los Santos River, south of Mirror Park, on El Rancho Boulevard (/-1072.723/ marker)[11].
- May be seen driving out of an under-construction house on the corner of Vespucci Boulevard and Prosperity Street in Vespucci Canals, between 14:00 pm and 18:00 pm (marker)[12].
- May be seen driving out of an under-construction house at the end of Steele Way in Rockford Hills, between 11:00 am and 18:00 pm (marker)[13].
- May be seen driving out of an under-construction house on Dunstable Lane in Rockford Hills, between 11:00 am and 18:00 pm (marker)[14].
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $30,000.
- Parked in front of the Alien Enthusiasts house near the Redwood Lights Track.
- Can be found driving near Humane Labs and Research.
- Can be found in Davis Quartz.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Bison uses the "Dance" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Bison uses the "Dance" group which can play:
- FlyLo FM
- Soulwax FM
- Los Santos Underground Radio (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- Music Locker Radio (Enhanced Editions only)
- Media Player (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Trivia[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- The truck's name parodies the Dodge Ram, as a bison and a ram are both terms for male bovidae.
- In game, the Bison is categorized as a Van instead of Utility. The same thing applies to the Bobcat XL.
- According to a TV advertisement, the Bison pulls 6000 horsepower. This kind of horsepower is only pulled by industrial-sized vehicles such as Dump Trucks.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The line from the Career Builder description "Enough torque to tear up offroad inclines and tear down hillside mansions" is a reference to the mission Marriage Counseling, in which a Bison is used to pull down a mansion from a hillside.
References[]
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