The Glendale is a vintage four-door sedan featured in 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.
The car also appeared in the 3D Universe where it assumed the design of a full-size car.
Influence[]
The Glendale was reintroduced in The "I'm Not a Hipster" Update for Grand Theft Auto V. It has transitioned from being an American vintage saloon to a model inspired by the Mercedes-Benz W114/W115, with the front and rear bumpers sourced from the US-Spec W114 250C coupé. Its headlights seem to be influenced by the larger Mercedes-Benz W108, while the grille bears a resemblance to that of the Mercedes-Benz W113. Additionally, the design elements of the bonnet, greenhouse area, rear fascia, and taillights are derived from the BMW E3.
Design[]
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 panelling 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[]
Performance[]
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[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/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[]
Variants[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |    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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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. |
Locations[]
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 V and Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Glendale (HD Universe) 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.
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[]
- Admiral - Saloon based on a Mercedes-Benz W-series appearing in 3D Universe.
- Benefactor Vorschlaghammer - Another saloon based on a Mercedes-Benz W-series appearing in Grand Theft Auto Online.
- Benefactor Schafter - A modern-day saloon based on the later Mercedes-Benz lineup appearing in the HD Universe.
- 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.