The Maibatsu Corporation (Japanese Katakana: マイバツ) (BAWSAQ: MAI) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate appearing in the HD Universe of the Grand Theft Auto series.
Description[]
The Maibatsu conglomerate is mostly known for manufacturing vehicles. Maibatsu also manufactures, among many other things, electronics and cruise missiles.[1] The player can buy stocks from them at the Bawsaq.com website in Grand Theft Auto V.
Influence[]
The name "Maibatsu" is a portmanteau of Mitsubishi (the conglomerate's main inspiration), and Daihatsu, and is also similar in name to "Zaibatsu" (財閥), a Japanese term for a large conglomerate. Maibatsu's description as an "over-diversified" company reflects Mitsubishi Group's incredibly diverse products, from cars (Mitsubishi Motors Corporation/MMC), heavy equipment (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries), aircraft, and home appliances.
Events[]
Events of Grand Theft Auto IV[]
While the company is currently known for manufacturing the Mule truck, Sanchez dirtbike, and Vincent sedan, Maibatsu is still known for the popular Monstrosity SUV inherited from the company's previous universe counterpart. The vehicle itself is never seen or described in-game, only referenced in the WKTT Talk Radio.
Events of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
Maibatsu does not make any notable appearance in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, aside from the presence of the company's Sanchez dirtbike.
Events of Grand Theft Auto V[]
Maibatsu now produces the Penumbra coupé and the Frogger helicopter, while the Mule truck and the Sanchez dirtbike from GTA IV are also present. They also seem to be a manufacturer of solar panels, as their logo can be seen on several around the city[2]. There is also a Maibatsu Motors Inc. factory in Vespucci Boulevard and Supply Street in East Los Santos.
Events of Grand Theft Auto Online[]
In the After Hours update, when collecting Solomun, English Dave will make reference to Maibatsus[3] being the party pills of the 1990s that made him "chuck it". This is a reference to the Mitsubishi Ecstasy "brand".
Vehicles[]
| Image | Vehicle | Style | Based on (HD Universe) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Frogger in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Frogger | Transport Helicopter | Eurocopter EC130 | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive. |
 The Manchez in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Manchez | Dirt bike | FX Bikes Mountain Moto FX5 | Returns in the Bikers update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
 The Manchez Scout in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Manchez Scout | Dirt bike | Armstrong MT500 | Added in The Cayo Perico Heist update for Grand Theft Auto Online. Militarized version of the Manchez. |
 The Manchez Scout C in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Manchez Scout C | Dirt bike | Armstrong MT500 | Civilian variant of the Manchez Scout. Added in the Los Santos Drug Wars update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
 The MonstroCiti in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
MonstroCiti | Off-road competition car | Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution (V55W) | Added in the San Andreas Mercenaries update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
 The Mule in Grand Theft Auto V.  The Mule in Grand Theft Auto V.  The Mule in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Mule | Cabover box truck | 1994-2004 Isuzu Elf | Available in standard, ramp-door and armored "Heists" variants (the latter added in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Heists update). |
 The Mule Custom in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Mule Custom | Custom cabover box truck | Introduced in the GTA Online: After Hours update for Grand Theft Auto Online. Custom variant of the Mule. | |
 The Penumbra in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Penumbra | Sports Coupé | 2006-2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | Grand Theft Auto V exclusive. |
 The Penumbra FF in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Penumbra FF | Sports Coupé | 1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse | Added in the Los Santos Summer Special update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
 The Sanchez in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Sanchez | Dirt bike | Yamaha YZ450F | Dubbed Sanchez 2 in Southern San Andreas Super Autos website (GTA V). |
 The Sanchez (livery) in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Sanchez (livery) | Dirt bike | Based on the Sanchez. | |
 The Vincent in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Vincent | Mid-size sedan | 1996-2006 Mitsubishi Galant | Grand Theft Auto IV exclusive. |
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