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− | In GTA IV, likely as a joke given the Perennial's rustic station wagon appearance throughout the GTA III Era, the Perennial is now based on a more streamlined and futuristic-looking minivan, the [[wp:Honda Odyssey#Third generation (2003-2008)|JDM Third Generation Honda Odyssey]]; the side rear window and rear window looks very similar to a [[wp:Mercedes-Benz R-Class|Mercedes-Benz R-Class]] |
+ | In GTA IV, likely as a joke given the Perennial's rustic station wagon appearance throughout the GTA III Era, the Perennial is now based on a more streamlined and futuristic-looking minivan, the [[wp:Honda Odyssey#Third generation (2003-2008)|JDM Third Generation Honda Odyssey]]; the side rear window and rear window looks very similar to a [[wp:Mercedes-Benz R-Class|Mercedes-Benz R-Class]]. Also, the unusual glass panoramic-style roof is very reminiscent of the ill-fated [[wp:Renault Avantime|Renault Avantime]], though it was a coupe and not an MPV. The taillights seem invented but loosely resemble a [[wp:Honda Accord#Seventh generation (2003–2007)|2003-2005 (US) Accord]]. The US version of the Honda Odyssey is much taller and more formal-looking, so it appears to be the JDM/International version of the Odyssey, which looks more futuristic and isn't sold in the US despite it being common in the game. It does not have sliding doors, as the international version does not feature them. |
GTA IV's Perennial is also available as an airport shuttle van, bearing [[FlyUS]] liveries and a strobe light, lacking a glass roof, and spawning at the [[Francis International Airport]]. |
GTA IV's Perennial is also available as an airport shuttle van, bearing [[FlyUS]] liveries and a strobe light, lacking a glass roof, and spawning at the [[Francis International Airport]]. |
Revision as of 13:01, 27 November 2009
The Perennial is a station wagon and minivan featured in the following games:
- Grand Theft Auto III
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
- Grand Theft Auto IV
- Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
The styling of the car has changed slightly throughout the games, but the performance has remained unchanged, until GTA IV.
Design
GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories
In GTA III, GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas, it has a close resemblance to the 1962-1964 Chevrolet Nova station wagon though much smaller and shorter. In GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Vice City Stories, the car assumes a slightly newer and slimmer model that resembles a 1969 Ford LTD Country Squire, based on the position of the side panels and grille, but retains elements of previous iterations of the car in the rear.
GTA IV — GTA Chinatown Wars
In GTA IV, likely as a joke given the Perennial's rustic station wagon appearance throughout the GTA III Era, the Perennial is now based on a more streamlined and futuristic-looking minivan, the JDM Third Generation Honda Odyssey; the side rear window and rear window looks very similar to a Mercedes-Benz R-Class. Also, the unusual glass panoramic-style roof is very reminiscent of the ill-fated Renault Avantime, though it was a coupe and not an MPV. The taillights seem invented but loosely resemble a 2003-2005 (US) Accord. The US version of the Honda Odyssey is much taller and more formal-looking, so it appears to be the JDM/International version of the Odyssey, which looks more futuristic and isn't sold in the US despite it being common in the game. It does not have sliding doors, as the international version does not feature them.
GTA IV's Perennial is also available as an airport shuttle van, bearing FlyUS liveries and a strobe light, lacking a glass roof, and spawning at the Francis International Airport.
The GTA Chinatown War rendition appears to revert to its earlier GTA Liberty City Stories/GTA Vice City Stories design, sporting a lean 1970s appearance.
Performance
GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories
The underpowered, front-wheel drive Perennial is quite sluggish. Acceleration is highly lacking, as is speed, but the handling is responsive, but quite heavy, and is prone to oversteer and rolling. It is, however, quite sturdy, and can withstand significant damage before bursting into flames and exploding.
GTA IV
The Dinka Perennial "MPV AW" returns to the GTA lineup with a significant makeover, both in looks and performance. Gone is the horrendous FWD layout, ditched in favor of a RWD layout. The Perennial is more than likely powered by a mid-range V6, and is coupled to a 5 speed gearbox. Acceleration is now average, with a reasonable top speed. Handling is also upgraded significantly, as the Perennial no longer flops about on the road, but keeps steady. The suspension is quite firm for a vehicle of this size, and aides high-speed cornering. Braking is average, though ABS is not available. Crash deformation is below average, and as such the Perennial cannot sustain much damage before being un-drivable.
Trivia
- In GTA San Andreas, Big Smoke is originally depicted during "Big Smoke" to own an all-black Perennial at the very beginning of the game, only to watch it blown up during a drive-by by an enemy gang. Smoke subsequently replaces it with a Glendale.
- The roof-mounted light on the FlyUS variant of the Perennial in GTA IV does not light up when the engine is running, unlike the FlyUS Feroci.
- The Perennial plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
- K-JAH in GTA San Andreas.
- Fresh FM in GTA Vice City Stories.
- Jazz Nation Radio 108.5 or Fusion FM in GTA IV.
Locations
GTA III
- Portland Harbor, Portland Island
- Alley beside XXX Mags, Red Light District, Portland Island
GTA San Andreas
- Importable from Easter Basin, San Fierro after you unlock importing/exporting. Import cost: $8,000 (Tuesday and Thursday only)
GTA Liberty City Stories
- Capital Autos parking area, Harwood, Portland Island
- The construction site in Hepburn Heights, Portland Island
- The flophouse in Pike Creek, Shoreside Vale in where Donald Love lived after being bankrupt
GTA Vice City Stories
- By Phil Cassidy's depot in Viceport.
- Northeast of the hospital in Little Havana.
- Parked in front of Sunshine Autos along with the Blista Compact and the Admiral.
GTA IV
- In the whole city, but mostly in Algonquin.
- The flyUS version is only available in Francis International Airport.
- A Perennial can be seen blocking the road in the ending of the chase between Ivan and Niko in the mission Ivan The Not So Terrible. It has no driver, so the player is able to easily take it.
Vehicles in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | |
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Sports, Muscle, Tuner, and Super cars | Banshee | Buffalo | Bullet | Cheetah | Comet | Elegy | Euros | Flash | Hotknife | Hotring Racer (Hotrina | Hotrinb) | Infernus | Jester | Phoenix | Sabre | Stratum | Sultan | Super GT | Turismo | Uranus | ZR-350 |
SUVs and Utility | Bobcat | Huntley | Landstalker | Mesa | Picador | Rancher (Lure) | Sadler (Beater) | Walton | Yosemite |
Four-door cars | Admiral | Elegant | Emperor | Glendale (Beater | Bloodring Banger) | Greenwood | Intruder | Merit | Nebula | Oceanic | Perennial | Premier | Primo | Regina | Sentinel | Solair | Stafford | Stretch | Sunrise | Vincent | Washington | Willard |
Two-door cars | Alpha | Blista Compact | Bravura | Buccaneer | Cadrona | Clover | Club | Esperanto | Feltzer | Fortune | Hermes | Hustler | Majestic | Manana | Previon | Stallion | Tampa | Virgo | Windsor |
Vans | Burrito | Camper | Hotdog | Moonbeam | Newsvan | Pony ( Berkley's RC Van) | Rumpo | Securicar |
Industrial trucks | Benson | Boxville (BoxBurg | Mr Whoopee) | Cement Truck | DFT-30 | Dozer | Dumper | Flatbed | Linerunner | Mule | Packer | Roadtrain | Tanker | Yankee |
Lowriders | Blade | Broadway | Remington | Savanna | Slamvan | Tahoma | Tornado | Voodoo |
Public service | Baggage | Bus | Cabbie | Coach | Forklift | Sweeper | Taxi | Tow Truck | Trashmaster | Tug | Utility Van |
Railway | Brown Streak (Coach) | Freight (Flat) | Tram |
Government and emergency | Ambulance | Barracks | Enforcer | FBI Rancher | Fire Truck (Ladder) | Patriot | Police (SFPD | LVPD) | Ranger | Rhino | S.W.A.T. |
Offroad vehicles | Bandito | BF Injection | Dune | Monster (Monstera | Monsterb) | Quad | Sandking |
Fixed-wing aircraft | Andromada | AT-400 | Beagle | Cropduster | Dodo | Hydra | Nevada | Rustler | Shamal | Skimmer | Stuntplane |
Helicopters | Cargobob | Hunter | Leviathan | Maverick (News Chopper | Police) | Raindance | Sparrow (Sea) |
Bicycles and motorcycles | Bike | BF-400 | BMX | Faggio (Pizzaboy) | FCR-900 | Freeway | HPV-1000 | Mountain Bike | NRG-500 | PCJ-600 | Sanchez | Wayfarer |
Watercraft | Coastguard | Dinghy | Jetmax | Launch | Marquis | Predator | Reefer | Speeder | Squalo | Tropic | Vortex |
Remote controlled (RC) | RC Bandit | RC Baron | RC Goblin | RC Raider | RC Tiger |
Trailers | Articulated Trailer (Hopper | Short) | Baggage Box (Open) | Farm Trailer | Petrol Truck | Tug Stairs |
Countryside | Combine Harvester | Journey | Mower | Tractor |
Miscellaneous | Caddy | Jetpack | Kart | Parachute | Romero |
Beta vehicles | Airtrain | Coastguard Maverick | FBI Truck | Float | Freight Box | RC Cam | Rio | Roller | Skateboard | Utility Trailer |
Category:Vehicles in GTA San Andreas | Vehicle stats in GTA San Andreas | Vehicles in GTA San Andreas | Vehicles by type | Special Vehicles | Beta vehicles |
Vehicles in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories | |||
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Sports and muscle cars | Banshee | Cheetah | Deimos SP | Hellenbach GT | Infernus | Phobos VT | Stinger | Thunder-Rodd | V8 Ghost | ||
4WD and utility | Bobcat | Landstalker | Patriot | ||
Cars | BF Injection | Esperanto | Idaho | Kuruma | Manana | Perennial (Hearse) | Sentinel | Stallion | Stretch | ||
Vans | Blista | Moonbeam | Mr Whoopee | Pony (Ballot Van | Panlantic | Toyz) | Rumpo (Campaign) | Securicar | ||
Industrial | Flatbed | Linerunner | Mule (Mr. Wongs) | Trashmaster | Yankee | ||
Public service | Bus† | Cabbie | Coach | Taxi (Bickle'76) | ||
Government and emergency | Ambulance | Barracks OL (Ammo Truck) | Enforcer | FBI Cruiser | Firetruck | Police | Rhino | ||
Motorcycles | Angel | Avenger | Faggio (Pizzaboy) | Freeway | Manchez | Noodleboy | PCJ-600 | Sanchez | ||
Watercraft | Ferry | Ghost† | Predator | Reefer | Speeder | ||
Gang cars | Cartel Cruiser | Diablo Stallion | Forelli Exsess | Hoods Rumpo XL | Leone Sentinel | Sindacco Argento | Triad Fish Van | Yakuza Stinger | Yardie Lobo | ||
RC Vehicles | RC Bandit | RC Goblin† | RC Raider† | ||
Trains | Train (Portland El and Liberty City Subway) | ||
Aircraft | Dodo† | Hunter* | Maverick* | Police Maverick† | Police Maverick (NPC)* | VCN Maverick†
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Beta | Corpse | Cyclone GT | Impreza WRX | Lancer MF1 | Mafiablood | Skoiloine | Speaker Maverick | Supra | Tommy | Top Fun | ||
† denotes controllable vehicles that cannot be obtained by normal means. * denotes controllable vehicles that can be obtained by normal means via exploits during missions. Category:Vehicles in GTA Liberty City Stories | Vehicles in GTA Liberty City Stories | Vehicles by type | Special Vehicles | Beta Vehicles |
Vehicles in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories | |||
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Sports and muscle cars | Banshee | Cheetah | Comet | Deluxo | Infernus | Phoenix | Polaris V8 | Sabre (Cholo | Turbo) | Stinger | ||
Four-door cars | Admiral | Glendale | Greenwood | Oceanic | Perennial | Regina | Sentinel | Sentinel XS | Stretch | Washington | ||
Two-door cars | Blista Compact | Esperanto | Hermes (Cuban) | Idaho | Manana | Stallion | Virgo | Voodoo | ||
SUVs, trucks and vans | Benson | Bobcat | Boxville (Mr Whoopee) | Burrito | Flatbed | Gang Rancher | Landstalker | Linerunner | Mesa Grande | Moonbeam | Mule | Patriot | Pony | Rumpo | Sandking | Walton | Yankee | ||
Public service | Cabbie | Coach | Securicar | Taxi | Trashmaster | ||
Government and emergency | Ambulance | Barracks OL (Ammo Truck) | Enforcer | FBI Rancher | FBI Washington | Fire Truck | Rhino | VCPD Cheetah | VCPD Cruiser | VCPD WinterGreen | ||
Fixed-wing aircraft | Biplane | Skimmer | ||
Helicopters | Air Ambulance | Armadillo | Hunter | Little Willie | Maverick | Sea Sparrow | Sparrow | VCN Maverick | VCPD Maverick | ||
Bicycles and Motorcycles | Biker Angel | BMX | Faggio | Freeway | PCJ-600 | Quad | Sanchez | Streetfighter | Ventoso | WinterGreen | ||
Watercraft | Bovver'64 | Coast Guard | Dinghy | Jetmax | Jetski | Marquis | Predator | Reefer | Rio | Speeder | Squallo | Tropic | Violator | Yola | ||
Miscellaneous | Baggage Handler | BF Injection | Bulldozer | Caddy | Domestobot | Forklift | Splitz-6 ATV
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Beta | Ambassador | Coastguard Maverick | Top Fun | Unnamed Motorcycle | ||
Category:Vehicles in GTA Vice City Stories | Vehicles by type | Special Vehicles in GTA Vice City Stories | Beta Vehicles |
Vehicles in Grand Theft Auto IV and its episodes | |||
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Sports cars and supercars | Banshee | Bullet GT | Comet | Coquette | F620 | Feltzer | Infernus | Sultan RS | SuperGT | Turismo | ||
Muscle cars and vintage | Bucanneer | Dukes | Faction | Manana | Peyote | Ruiner | Sabre (Beater) | Sabre GT | Stallion | Tampa | Vigero | Virgo | Voodoo | ||
Four-door cars | Admiral | Buffalo | Chavos | Cognoscenti | DF8-90 | Dilettante | Emperor (Beater) | Esperanto (Roman's Taxi) | Feroci (FlyUS) | Hakumai | Ingot | Intruder | Lokus | Marbelle | Merit | Oracle | Pinnacle | PMP 600 | Premier | Presidente | Primo | Regina | Schafter (Second Gen | Stretch E) | Solair | Stratum | Stretch | Sultan | Super Diamond | Vincent | Washington | Willard | ||
Two-door cars | Blista Compact | Fortune | Futo | Rhapsody | Sentinel (XS) | Super Drop Diamond | Uranus | ||
SUVs, pick-ups, and vans | Bobcat | Cavalcade (FXT) | Contender | Habanero | Huntley Sport | Landstalker | Minivan | Moonbeam | Patriot | Perennial (FlyUS) | Rancher | Rebla | Serrano | Slamvan | ||
Commercial & industrial | Benson | Biff | Boxville (Mr Tasty) | Burrito (Laundromat | Gang) | Flatbed | Mule | Packer | Phantom | Pony | Securicar | Speedo | Steed | Tow Truck | Yankee | ||
Public service | Bus | Cabby | Cablecar | Subway Car | Taxi (Merit-based) | Trashmaster | ||
Government and emergency | Ambulance | APC | Enforcer | FIB Buffalo | Fire Truck | NOOSE Cruiser | NOOSE Patriot | Police Bike | Police Buffalo | Police Cruiser | Police Patrol | Police Stinger | Police Stockade | Prison Bus | ||
Motorcycles | Akuma | Angel | Bati 800 (Custom) | Daemon | Diabolus | Double T (Custom) | Faggio (Old) | Freeway | Hakuchou (Custom) | Hellfury | Hexer | Innovation | Lycan | Nightblade | NRG 900 | PCJ 600 | Revenant | Sanchez | Vader | Wayfarer | Wolfsbane | Zombie | ||
Boats | Blade | Dinghy | Floater | Jetmax | Marquis | Predator | Reefer | Smuggler | Squalo | Tropic | Tug | ||
Helicopters | Annihilator | Buzzard | Helitours Maverick | Maverick | Police Maverick | Skylift | Swift | ||
Miscellaneous | Airtug | Caddy | Forklift | Ogham | Parachute | Ripley | Romero | Window Cleaning Platform
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Beta | Andromada | Brickade | Coach | Dodo | Fighter | NOOSE Boxville | Previon | Rhino | Shamal | ||
The Lost and Damned only. | The Ballad of Gay Tony only. | TLAD and TBOGT only. | Different versions between GTA IV and TBOGT. Vehicles in GTA IV (Category) | Vehicles in The Lost and Damned (Category) | Vehicles in The Ballad of Gay Tony (Category) | Vehicle Brands | Vehicles by type | Special Vehicles | Beta Vehicles | Drivetrains in GTA IV | Engines |