Cavalcade

The Albany Cavalcade is a four-door luxury full-size SUV featured in Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. A second generation was added in Grand Theft Auto V.

First Generation
"You could scarcely cross the street without getting mown down by a soccer mom or drug dealer in one of these during the early 2000s. The glory days of the excessively-large, gas-guzzling SUV might be over, but the Cavalcade takes no prisoners."

- Southern San Andreas Super Autos description.

The Cavalcade is a larger but sportier SUV (in comparison to the Landstalker) obviously based on the 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade while portraying traits reminiscent of that of the Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon. The Cavalcade comes in a variety of both body and rim colors, though it has one primary body style, and may also come with or without roof racks and running boards.

In GTA IV, the vehicle shares the same rim design as the Super Drop Diamond, from The Ballad of Gay Tony.

Second Generation
"The old man luxury automobile, but once you sit inside this comfy car that steers like a boat, you'll know why your old man often fell asleep at the wheel."

- Southern San Andreas Super Autos description.

Exclusive to Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, there is an updated version of the Cavalcade that looks more like the 2008-2013 Escalade, but the D-pillars are much more slanted. Daytime running lights are present on this version, like on the Jester, but are functionally useless, despite working, and are there only for cosmetic purposes. The taillamps bear resemblance to those of the L405 Range Rover or the U502 Ford Explorer.

It is now cheaper to buy a new Escalade than it is to go a public college for 4 years.

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Grand Theft Auto IV
Despite the sheer size of the Cavalcade, it accelerates quick enough to worry high-displacement saloons. The Cavalcade's top speed is rather high. The Cavalcade's brakes are strong, but seem to lack feel. The suspension is moderately firm, and will keep the Cavalcade surprisingly well balanced through the bends, though some oversteer can be felt on longer turns, an odd handling characteristic for a 4WD SUV to have. On rough roads or when clipping curbs, the Cavalcade is fairly unstable and at high speeds in these conditions is susceptible to tipping over. Crash deformation is minimal; the Cavalcade holds its shape after multiple accidents.

For its off-road performance, the Cavalcade performs reasonably well. With Herculean torque, this can climb steep hills and large rocks. The 4WD system helps keep the vehicle on the straight and narrow in even the worst terrain. With all-round independent suspension, the car often feels like it will rollover. However, if obstacles are tackled with reasonable speed, the player would have to be very unlucky to roll a Cavalcade. It is worth noting that if the vehicle is intended for off-road use, especially over boulders, then the version with side steps should be avoided, as these will be damaged easily.

The Cavalcade is powered by a high-displacement V8 (based on the engine cover), paired to a 5-speed gearbox in a AWD (50% front, 50% rear) layout.

Grand Theft Auto V
The Cavalcades have a diesel engine which has the same sound as the Landstalker's diesel. The car performs similar to its GTA IV appearance, except it is lighter than in its previous appearance. While not intended for off-road purposes like most other off-road cars (such as Dune Buggies or Merryweather Mesas), Cavalcades are still a good option for uneven terrains thanks to its suspension. Its suspension is now firmer and stiffer than its IV counterpart due to the physics alterations. Acceleration and top speed seem to be a minor improvement.

Cavalcade FXT
The Cavalcade FXT is the pickup truck variant of the Cavalcade, evidently based on the Escalade EXT. It appeared only in Grand Theft Auto IV and its episodes.

FBI Rancher
The FBI Rancher in GTA Chinatown Wars bases itself on the Cavalcade, sharing the same vehicle body but sporting additional accessories.

Special Variants

 * A unique dark grey Cavalcade replaces the Esperanto used by Roman's Taxi service once the player completes Hostile Negotiation. However, the same driver, Mohammed, will be driving it and will still throw insults at Niko. Unlike Roman's Taxi, there is no enhanced performance in this version.

Notable Owners

 * Roman Bellic owns a fleet of graphite Cavalcade taxis after retiring his original Esperanto taxis fleet.
 * Armando Torres and Henrique Bardas own a black Cavalcade with black rims, tinted glass and black roof rails. It also may be armored due to its substantially higher health.
 * Playboy X also owns one similar to this, however it is not armored and features a unique undertone, it may be blue, yellow or red.
 * The Messina Family construction workers own a Cavalcade that a worker falls on.
 * The first generation of the Cavalcade is driven by Lester's target, which is silver in color.

Grand Theft Auto IV

 * Driving around in South Bohan and Alderney City by Spanish Lords.
 * Is a common vehicle to see in almost any part of the city. It is strange because it is an expensive vehicle that only rich people can afford. The same thing is with the Huntley S in GTA V rendition of Los Santos.

Grand Theft Auto V

 * First Generation
 * The old Cavalcade can be bought for $70,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
 * Driving in ghetto areas of Davis, Grove Street, Chamberlain Hills and Strawberry may tend to spawn one.
 * The Families may be seen driving one.
 * Sometimes found in Del Perro.


 * Second Generation
 * Might spawn in Rockford Hills and Vinewood, especially when driving another SUV.
 * The second gen Cavalcade is very common around San Andreas.

Grand Theft Auto Online

 * First Generation
 * The first generation Cavalcade can be bought for $60,000 on Southern San Andreas Super Autos website.
 * The optional targets Lester may give in freeroam will drive around in a silver Cavalcade, it however, cannot be sold or insured.


 * Second Generation
 * Like in story mode, it is very common across the state.
 * The second generation can be bought on Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $70,000.

Grand Theft Auto IV

 * Upon completion of all 30 of Stevie's Car Thefts, standard Cavalcades may be sold at his garage for $6,500. Roman's Cavalcades, if sold to Stevie in perfect condition with their original grey body color, will earn the player $20,500; if resprayed, their payout drops to the default $6,500.

Grand Theft Auto Online

 * The first generation Cavalcade sells for $6,000 and the second generation Cavalcade for $7,000, both at Los Santos Customs.

General

 * The word "Cavalcade" means a procession or parade, like the presidential cavalcade, which includes Escalades, which the Cavalcade is based on, thus why the car is called Cavalcade. It also sounds like a combination of the names "Cadillac" and "Escalade".
 * The default radio stations are:
 * GTA IV: The Beat 102.7, The Classics 104.1 or San Juan Sounds.
 * GTA V: WorldWide FM.

Grand Theft Auto IV

 * As seen on the VIG Insurance commercial on the Weasel channel, the Cavalcade originally had a chrome trunk door handle which did not have a badge on it, chrome door division bars and slightly different rims, they are notably different in size and they did not have bolts, but the overall design remained the same. The Cavalcade also did not have a hood ornament and it also appears to have a cream interior.
 * If a player drives the Spanish Lords or Armando Torres' variant for several game hours, the special trim affect may wear off and become a normal silver color.
 * Regular Cavalcades can be repainted with the Spanish Lords paintjob and trim, but only in the Ballad of Gay Tony.
 * A standard Cavalcade is always provided when going on friendship activities with Armando and Henrique. The color and variant may vary.
 * Unlike the normal variant of the Cavalcade, Roman's taxi Cavalcade when entered plays Tuff Gong Radio or Massive B Soundsystem 96.9.
 * In the song intro of GTA Chinatown Wars, the Cavalcade is used in the song; "Hunt my prey, in the Cavalcade".
 * If the player takes a Cavalcade to a Pay 'n' Spray too many times it will turn black with a white pearl. This color will then be permanent, and no amount of subsequent resprays will change it. This is most likely a glitch, as almost every other car in the game will continually cycle through its available colors each time the player visits a Pay N' Spray.

Grand Theft Auto V/Online

 * Unlike the first generation of the Cavalcade, the second generation has limited modification options in Los Santos Customs.
 * While the first generation can be modified to resemble the Spanish Lords variant, its grille and side steps cannot be painted at all.
 * As of Title Update 1.30, although the Cavalcade can be upgraded with the 10000-ICE sound system, it does not have the same effect as upgraded sounds systems found in lowriders. Outside of the car with the doors open, the radio will still sound muffled.

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