The Bravado Gresley is a four-door crossover SUV featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Influence[]
The Gresley is primarily based on the 2011–2013 Dodge Durango, many attributes of which were seemingly carried over, including the suspension stance, lower bumpers, the cabin and windows, badging on the rear hatch, and overall vehicle shape. A few design cues appear to have been taken off of the second generation Kia Sorento as well, including the headlights and frontal fascia. The tail lights are similar to the first generation BMW X6, and the rear end resembles a Toyota Land Cruiser (J200).
Design[]
The Gresley is distinguished by its rather boxy, but sporty and aggressive appearance, with a large front bumper that is quite predominated by the lower intakes, with the central one featuring a chrome detail on the lower side, and a thinner intake above these. The upper area is occupied by the large chrome grille bearing the manufacturer badge, as well as the circular headlights and the turning signals.
The sides of the SUV have flared arches and black/silver running boards at the bottom, while the front fenders bear a silver "BRAVADO" lettering. The cabin area has chrome trim around the windows, black B-pillars and carbon-fiber rear-view mirror shells. The door handles are also finished in chrome.
The rear end has a large compartment door, which holds a chrome detail over the license plate, the inner tail lights and the silver lettering displaying "BRAVADO" and "AWD". The edges of the car houses the outer tail lights, and the bumper features two small red lights, a black diffuser and two square-shaped exhausts.
The Gresley is only painted with a single primary color. It uses a unique set of wheels, consisting of eight spokes with thin ridges on it, and four bolts around the center.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Despite the powerful engine and sporty appearance, the Gresley does not take off as quickly as one would hope, but it is still faster than most other SUVs. The off-road capabilities with this vehicle are very good despite the lower ride stance. The SUV is a good pick from a line of SUVs in its class, and has a 4 wheel drive layout, which can be only seen effective on rough terrain, making the car better off-road than on-road.
The Gresley is one of the few SUVs in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online to feature an automatic Locking Differential. When the SUV is taken on road, the AWD layout will not be prominent, and cannot be seen at all times, however, when the SUV is taken off-road, the AWD layout will become operable, and can be seen in action when wheel-spinning, inclining on steep hills, or pushing against a fixed object, causing all wheels to spin effectively.
Overall performance is average due to the Gresley's excessive weight. The SUV's 0-60 time is acceptable for its class, but it is not spectacular, making the Gresley not the best getaway vehicle, especially under hot pursuit. The engine, however, works hard to propel the Gresley off the line, but its weight and aerodynamic properties limit the engine's true performance. The SUV is mated to a 6 speed transmission in an AWD layout which gives the Gresley a better launch compared to other SUVs in its class. The Gresley also delivers more get up and go than other SUVs in its class thanks to its torqueful engine and good traction. Handling is better than average due to the Gresley's sophisticated AWD system, allowing it to retain good traction on and off-road as well as controlling body roll and fish tailing, even under hard, abrupt turns. Braking is also better than average, allowing the Gresley to stop completely in a shorter amount of time compared to other SUVs. Crash deformation is also good, enabling the Gresley to take multiple direct hits before the engine erupts in flames. Since the Gresley weighs almost five thousand pounds, the vehicle is ideal for ramming and running other vehicles off road.
The in-game engine cover appears to be a V8, with a sound that is distinctive by its groan and exhaust note.
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 | 6 | N/A | AWD 60% FWD 40% RWD |
2200 / 4850 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
| 8.5 Seconds | 85 / 137 | 6 | F4 V8 (Cover) | AWD w/ locking differential. | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications[]
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $750 | $1,500 |   | |
| Carbon Front Splitter | $1,250 | $2,500 |   | ||
| Stock Rear Bumper | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Rear Diffuser | $1,250 | $2,500 |   | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | $450 | $900 |   | |
| Cowl Induction Hood | $850 | $1,700 |   | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $200 | $400 | |
| Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $3,625 | |||
| 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 | $2,900 | ||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $1,250 | $2,500 |   | |
| Custom Skirts | $1,500 | $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: 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[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Very common when driving another SUV around Los Santos.
- Usually spawns in Strawberry and Rancho.
- Usually parked around Rockford Hills.
- Can also be parked across the road from Hookies in North Chumash.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $29,000 after the Heists update.
- No longer available in the enhanced versions of the game; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Oversights[]
- The Bravado badging on the right fender of the vehicle is mirrored. This issue is only present in the enhanced version of the game.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Gresley uses the "Dance" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Gresley 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[]
- The Gresley could be named after Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, a British steam locomotive engineer, who designed the fastest steam locomotive in the world and one of the most famous locomotives in the world, among several others.
- Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley was also born in Edinburgh, Scotland, where Rockstar North is currently headquartered.
- Originally, the vehicle would have been called the "Detonator".[1]
References[]
- ↑ Game Files: Taillight textures for the Gresley are named "detonator_lights".