Bravado is an American automotive manufacturer in the HD Universe of the Grand Theft Auto series.
Overview[]
Based on the designs of the vehicles, Bravado is mainly based on Dodge; however, several of its cars are based on non-Dodge vehicles.
Bravado is defined as "a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate"; this may be a reference to the manufacturer's cars' size and power (much like how Dodge vehicles are large and have great engine power).
In line with various in-game advertisements and articles, Bravado neared bankruptcy around 2013 and was bailed out by the United States government using taxpayer money. According to Weazel News, Bravado has requested another bailout, even as the government faces criticism for its bailout program. Furthermore, the automaker reportedly allocated $23 billion in public funds for an unsuccessful green car initiative. This scenario parodies the bailout of the auto industry in 2008.
Bravado's logo of a charging bull is a parody of Dodge's Ram logo used since 1993 (which was discontinued in 2010 but continues as a logo for the Ram Truck lineup). In Grand Theft Auto V, they have a TV commercial showcasing the Bison, Gauntlet, and Buffalo S, parodying various Dodge commercials.
Vehicles[]
Image | Vehicle | Style | Based on (HD Universe) | Notes |
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The hardtop Banshee in Grand Theft Auto V. The topless Banshee in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Banshee | Sports car | 1996-2002 Dodge Viper | |
The Banshee 900R in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Banshee 900R | Wide-body sports car | Based on the Banshee. Added in the January 2016 Update for Grand Theft Auto Online. | |
The Bison in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Bison | Pickup Truck | 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 2019-Present Dodge Ram classic | |
The Buffalo in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Buffalo | Full-size sports sedan | Dodge Charger (LX) | |
The Buffalo EVX in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Buffalo EVX | 2-door electric muscle car | Dodge Charger Daytona SRT | Added in San Andreas Mercenaries update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Buffalo S in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Buffalo S | Full-size sports sedan | Dodge Charger (LD) Pre-facelift | Based on the Buffalo. Franklin Clinton's personal vehicle. |
The Buffalo STX in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Buffalo STX | Full-size sports sedan | Dodge Charger (LD) Facelift | Added in The Contract update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Dorado in Grand Theft Auto Online. | Dorado | Off-road SUV | Dodge Durango (DN) | Added in The Chop Shop update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Duneloader in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Duneloader | Vintage Truck | 1946-1980 Dodge Power Wagon | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive. |
The Feroci in Grand Theft Auto IV. The FlyUS Feroci in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Feroci | Mid-size sedan | 1991-1997 Lexus GS | Grand Theft Auto IV exclusive. Available in civilian and FlyUS variants. |
The FIB in Grand Theft Auto V. |
FIB | Law enforcement sports sedan | 2006-2010 Dodge Charger pursuit | Based on the Buffalo. Named "FIB Buffalo" in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
The Gauntlet in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Gauntlet | Modern muscle car | 2008-present Dodge Challenger | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive. |
The Gauntlet Classic in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Gauntlet Classic | Muscle car | 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger | Added in The Diamond Casino & Resort update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Gauntlet Classic Custom in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Gauntlet Classic Custom | Muscle car | 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona | Based on the Gauntlet Classic. Added in the Los Santos Summer Special update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Gauntlet Hellfire in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Gauntlet Hellfire | Modern muscle car | Dodge Challenger SRT Demon | Added in The Diamond Casino & Resort update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Gauntlet Interceptor in Grand Theft Auto Online. | Gauntlet Interceptor | Law enforcement muscle car | Police variant of the Gauntlet Hellfire | Added in The Chop Shop update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Greenwood in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Greenwood | Four-door sedan | 1977-1978 Dodge Monaco | Returns in the Criminal Enterprises update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Gresley in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Gresley | Full-size SUV | Dodge Durango (WD) | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive. |
The Half-Track in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Half-track | Military Half-track | M3 Half-track | Based on the Duneloader. Added in the Gunrunning update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Paradise in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Paradise | Van | Based on the Rumpo. Added in the Beach Bum Content Update for Grand Theft Auto V. | |
The Police Cruiser in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Police Cruiser | Law enforcement sports sedan | 2006-2010 Dodge Charger pursuit | Based on the Buffalo. |
The Rat-Loader in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Rat-Loader | Rat-rod ute | 1946-1980 Dodge Power Wagon 1937-1940 International Harvester D2 |
Grand Theft Auto V exclusive. |
The Rat-Truck in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Rat-Truck | Hot-rod ute | Based on the Rat-Loader. Added in the Festive Surprise update for Grand Theft Auto V. | |
The Redwood Gauntlet in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Redwood Gauntlet | Racing muscle car | Based on the Gauntlet. Exclusive for returning players (enhanced version only). | |
The Rumpo in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Rumpo | Van | 2008-2014 Ford E-Series 2005-2014 Chevrolet Express |
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The Rumpo Custom in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Rumpo Custom | Off-road Van | Sportsmobile Classic 4×4 | Based on the Rumpo. Added in the Further Adventures in Finance and Felony for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Apocalypse Sasquatch in Grand Theft Auto Online. The Future Shock Sasquatch in Grand Theft Auto Online. The Nightmare Sasquatch in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Apocalypse Sasquatch, Future Shock Sasquatch, and Nightmare Sasquatch | Monster truck | "Bigfoot" from Mad Max: Fury Road | Based on the Rat-Truck. Added with the Arena War update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Sprunk Buffalo in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Sprunk Buffalo | Racing full-size sports sedan | Based on the Buffalo S. Exclusive for returning players (enhanced version only). | |
The Verlierer in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Verlierer | Sports car | 2005-2006 TVR Sagaris | Added in the Executives and Other Criminals update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Youga in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Youga | Van | 1994-2003 Dodge Ram Van | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive. |
The Youga Classic in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Youga Classic | Classic Van | 1968-1974 Ford E-Series | Added in the Bikers update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Youga Classic 4x4 in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Youga Classic 4x4 | Off-road Van | 1974 Ford Econoline E-300 Quadravan | Based on the Youga Classic. Added in the Los Santos Summer Special update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
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Merchandise in GTA Online[]
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Trivia[]
- The bull's mouth on the Bravado logo resembles a penis when observed closely.
- Bravado seems to play on its car names relating to animals, with names such as Buffalo and Bison (both four-legged mammals sporting horns), directly mimicking Dodge's "Ram" subsidiary.
- Their slogan, "United we stand, together we fall," is a parody of the phrase, "United we stand, divided we fall".