The Blista is a minivan featured in Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and a three-door hatchback in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It is manufactured by Dinka in the HD Universe.
Design[]
3D Universe[]
The Blista resembles a Dodge Caravan (Third Generation) in appearance, with the headlights and grille resembling a Chrysler Voyager (Fourth Generation), depicted as a modern minivan in contrast to the older Moonbeam. Despite the Blista's minivan design, it can only accommodate three passengers and one driver, the same as any four-door vehicle. Its name, rather unpleasantly, sounds like a portmanteau of the words "blister" and possibly "Honda" (probably referring to the first generation Honda Odyssey, even though it has a closer resemblance to the Dodge Caravan).
The Blista spawns with a primary color on the upper side and a secondary color on the lower side, rear-view mirrors and window trim.
During development of GTA III, the Blista was originally known as the "Space".
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Blista (Japanese: ブリスタ, Burisuta) returns in Grand Theft Auto V, which has been completely redesigned into a three-door hatchback (more specifically, a B-segment), but still retains traits reminiscent of its predecessor, the Blista Compact, with sport coupe styling and elements such as dual exhaust pipes. It is based on a mix of both the European and Asian third-generation Honda Civic Type R hatchback and the 2009–2014 pre-facelift Volkswagen Scirocco R, as seen in the front and rear fascias and some side profile details, such as the door handles. The lower parts of the side profile as well as the side skirts might have been inspired by the 2008–2010 Honda Fit/Jazz Sport, while the C-pillar might have been inspired by the second-generation 3-door Mazda2, although elongated, similarly to the one found on the Scirocco. The overall shape and size of the car resemble either the Mazda2 or the 2006–2013 Toyota Yaris/Vitz hatchback, judging by its rounded profile on the roof.
The Blista is more suited to younger drivers of Los Santos due to its compact shape and its sporty design. The front end of the vehicle is relatively small, featuring a plastic grille and circular headlamps. The intakes are covered by plastic horizontal bars, and the bonnet has a small scoop. On the sides, carbon-fibre mirror shells can be seen mounted over black frames, followed by plastic trim around the windows. The door handles are finished in chrome. The rear of the car is predominated by the bulky bumper and the black diffuser, holding the two exhaust tubes. The tail lamps have a circular shape on the rear and arrow-pointed edges on the sides, along with a small spoiler over the rear window. A silver "BLISTA" badge and the manufacturer emblems can be seen on both ends.
The Blista only uses a primary colour, which applies on the whole bodywork and the interior stitching. While there is a secondary colour in the files (set to black in all colour sets), it does not seem to be applied on the car. The vehicle uses eight-spoke rims wrapped in low-profile tyres.
Performance[]
3D Universe[]
The Blista is considerably faster and more agile than its size and appearance would suggest. It is driven by its engine in a front wheel drive layout. This leads to a degree of understeer at higher speeds, but less than one would expect for a vehicle of its size. Remarkably, its handling statistics are very similar to the Kuruma and Taxi, two agile front wheel drive sedans. However, it is possible to induce snap oversteer in the Blista by actuating the handbrake at higher speeds. However, the Blista is actually a rear-wheel-drive vehicle in GTA Liberty City Stories.
In GTA III, the Blista has the same engine noise as the Landstalker, while in GTA Liberty City Stories, its engine noise is similar to low-performance cars, such as the Manana, Idaho and Perennial.
3D Universe Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 106 / 170 (GTA III)
124 / 200 (GTA Liberty City Stories) |
5 | Petrol | FWD (GTA III)
RWD (GTA Liberty City Stories) |
1900 / 4189 (GTA III)
2200 / 4850 (GTA Liberty City Stories) |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | N/A | FWD (GTA III)
RWD (GTA Liberty City Stories) |
Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Blista has a lot more power than its relatively small body shape would suggest, with a top speed close to that of the Buffalo, and parring the Issi with handling performance. Its light body frame, however, does not cope with collisions as well as most vehicles, with three or four major crashes disabling the car. The car's front engine, front wheel drive configuration causes it to understeer at speed, which, in an inexperienced driver's hands, can be disastrous in a police chase or in a situation where maneuverability is key at speeds.
The Blista's suspension is also somewhat stiff, which in urban areas creates responsive steering. Off-road, however, this causes the car to rebound off of obstacles and variations in the road surface, making the car unsafe. The low ground clearance also causes an issue if the car is taken out of its comfort zone. Due to the compact size of the car, the wheels can become stuck in the wheel well after a few collisions or a bad landing after a jump.
Due to all the weight being situated in the front, the Blista also tends to nose dive after leaving the ground, so in situations like a jump, the driver must be very attentive, because if not, the car will hit the ground nose first and flip uncontrollably, quite possibly exploding.
The engine model is very undetailed itself, but the cover appears to be a V8, laid longitudinally and powering the front wheels.
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 | 84 / 135 | 5 | N/A | FWD | 1200 / 2646 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 8.05 Seconds | 96 / 154 | 5 | FF V8 (Cover) | FWD | 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) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $100 | $200 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $500 | $4,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $1,250 | $7,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $2,000 | $12,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $3,500 | $21,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $5,000 | $30,000 | |||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $100 | $200 | ||
| Street Brakes | $2,000 | $4,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $2,700 | $5,400 | |||
| Race Brakes | $3,500 | $7,000 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $250 | $500 |   | |
| Custom Front Splitter | $500 | $1,000 |   | ||
| Stock Rear Bumper | $250 | $500 |   | ||
| Custom Rear Bumper | $500 | $1,000 |   | ||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $900 | $1,800 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $1,250 | $2,500 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $1,800 | $3,600 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $3,350 | $6,700 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 |   | |
| Dual Exit Exhaust | $375 | $750 |   | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $150 | $300 |   | |
| Vented Hood | $325 | $650 |   | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $100 | $200 | |
| Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $2,000 | |||
| 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: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $1,600 | ||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $300 | $600 |   | |
| Custom Skirts | $415 | $830 |   | ||
| 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 | $100 | $200 | ||
| Street Transmission | $2,950 | $5,900 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $3,250 | $6,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $4,000 | $8,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $500 | $1,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $2,500 | $30,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | - | ||
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | |||
Gallery[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Design[]
Notable Owners[]
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- Last Requests - The Blista in front of Asuka Kasen's condo is forced to spawn at the beginning of the final cutscene by the mission script. Even though it spawns in the same coordinates (although with a different heading) as the Blista that spawns in free roam, it is technically a separate entity created specifically by the mission.
- Import/Export - The Blista is one of the 23 vehicles wanted for the Portland Island portion of the Import/Export side mission.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Tow Truck Service - This vehicle may be randomly selected to be stolen and delivered to the player's Salvage Yard to be disassembled for parts.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- Liberty City Memorial Stadium parking area in Belleville Park, Staunton Island.
- Asuka Kasen's Condo in Newport, Staunton Island.
- Garage behind a high rise apartment in Newport, Staunton Island, where you do the mission Silence the Sneak.
- AMCo. Petroleum Company headquarters in Torrington, Staunton Island.
- Francis International Airport parking area in Shoreside Vale.
- Apartment parking area in Wichita Gardens, Shoreside Vale.
- Spawns around Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale.
- Sometimes parked outside Capital Autos in Harwood, Portland. (The Definitive Edition only)
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories[]
- Liberty City Memorial Stadium Parking Area in Belleville Park, Staunton Island, Liberty City.
- Apartment parking area in Wichita Gardens, Shoreside Vale, Liberty City.
- Spawns frequently in Newport, Rockford, Fort Staunton, and Cedar Grove.
- Spawns occasionally in Portland.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Often spawns around in Downtown Los Santos.
- A red Blista is driven by Kyle Chavis in the mission Marriage Counseling.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V and Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Blista uses the "Funk" group which can play:
Trivia[]
3D Universe[]
A Minivan in Manhunt 2. (Rear quarter view)
- A Minivan based on the Blista is also featured in Rockstar North's Manhunt series, appearing in Manhunt 2 with a similar design as Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, but the front end is more reminiscent of a Chrysler PT Cruiser.
- Due to a possible coding error, the Blista cannot be picked up by the crusher in GTA III; the game responds with "Crane cannot lift this vehicle.", despite the crane having no trouble lifting a Coach into the crusher. In GTA Liberty City Stories, the Blista is able to be crushed, although the crane cannot pick up larger vehicles.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- The Blista in GTA V is featured in various JiffiRent adverts in the city, with the quote "See San Andreas in a Jiffi". Oddly, the Dinka logo cannot be seen on the grille of the car in the advertisement, implying that it was a beta model.
- In the first person view, if the player looks down towards the right front wheel and steers, they will notice the wheel actually comes through the inside fascia of the car. This is most likely a minor visual glitch.
- The Blista is called the 旅行家 or Traveller in the international Chinese release.
See Also[]
- Blista Compact – A hatchback featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Grand Theft Auto IV and the enhanced edition of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online (where it is manufactured by Dinka).
- Vapid Minivan – A car that resembles the Dodge Caravan in Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, filling the minivan role of the 3D Universe Blista.