The Picador is a coupé utility featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto V, and Grand Theft Auto Online. It is manufactured by Cheval in the HD Universe.
Influence[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
The Picador is based on the 1971–1972 Chevrolet El Camino.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
In Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, the Picador retains the coupé utility design that combines elements from various Chevrolet El Camino model years. The front fascia and side skirts appear to be inspired by the 1965 models, while the grille shape and headlights are reminiscent of the 1966 models. The side profile seems to be taken from the 1967 models, incorporating details such as door handles, mirrors, and bed shape from the 1968 models. The rear fascia, exhausts, and bonnet bear similarities to the 1969 El Camino SS models; however, combining the double hood scoops into a single one, possibly influenced by the 1970 models. The front bumper intakes and turn signals also resemble those of the 1969 model year, while the front bumper shape is akin to the 1964 Pontiac GTO. The greenhouse area and smaller overall dimensions draw parallels to the Holden HQ UTE.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
The Picador shares a likeness to the Buccaneer. As a result, it is implied to be a coupé utility variant of the Buccaneer, which shares a similar grille and headlight design. It may occasionally be depicted with different items on its bed as two separate extras, the first one being two planks and the second one being several Sprunk cans. The vehicle is seen in a variety of primary colors on the body, as well as secondary colors on the inner bed walls and wheel wells (though this color cannot be changed through a mod shop).
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Picador's design is generally narrower than the GTA San Andreas iteration, featuring a silver front bumper with a wide vented section holding two square amber signals on the edges and a plate holder on the center. The upper area consist of a grilled section with a wide divider on the middle and the Cheval emblem on the center, along with four circular headlamps on the outer edges. The bonnet has a slightly bulged profile and features a vented section near the windshield.
The sides of the vehicle are very simple in design, featuring small flares around the upper sides of the wheel arches and inset/ridged details on the skirting area, as well as horizontal door handles and circular rear-view mirrors near the A-pillars of the cabin. The cabin area is relatively small, featuring silver trimming around the windshield and rear window, while the sides appear to use dual trimming; thinner trim around the window glass and wider around the actual door frame, seen in the small gaps next to the door windows. The area behind the cabin is occupied by a small truck bed with the wheel wells on either side.
The rear end of the car mostly consists of the tailgate, which has a black panel with silver upper and lower borders and a plastic middle strip, as well as the Cheval badges on the center. The rear quarters of the vehicle are occupied by square-shaped red marker lamps, which also have silver trimming around. The rear bumper is finished in silver and houses two rectangular brake lamps near the edges and the license plate on the center, while two exhaust tubes can be seen below. In the enhanced version, the car uses the same interior as the Bobcat XL.
The vehicle only has a primary color, which is applied on the entire bodywork. It also uses a set of five-spoke rims wrapped in low-profile tires, which is unique in design compared to certain muscle rims seen in Los Santos Customs and other mod shops.
As of The Criminal Enterprises update for the enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto Online, the vehicle gains visual modifications and the option to apply a secondary color for applicable modifications and a trim color for the paddings of the "Padded Full Cage" option.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
The Picador has the highest top speed and acceleration for any pickup in the game, possibly due to the large V8 diesel engine. However, it is also the lightest and lacks the torque of the stronger trucks; its cornering is also a little unstable, owing to its rear-wheel-drive layout. The Picador can only carry two in the cab.
The vehicle uses a low-revving and noisy engine from the Cabbie, Fortune, Intruder, Sunrise, Vincent, Willard and Yosemite.
GTA San Andreas Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 103 / 165 | 5 | Diesel | RWD | 1600 / 3527 |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | FRFRFront engine, rear wheel drive V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Picador's speed and acceleration are good in comparison to most street cars, especially when upgraded, but it is heavily outclassed by other muscle cars. Its handling is at odds with more conventional muscle cars, since its four-wheel-drive system gives it excellent traction and launch speed. This, combined with its soft suspension, makes the Picador one of the best muscle cars for offroading, though one must be wary of body roll. Crash deformation is poor and bullet resistance is only average.
The Picador is powered by a large displacement V8 and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox, powering all rear wheels with a torque distribution of 40% to the front wheels and 60% to the rear wheels. It shares its engine sound with the Sabre Turbo, Fugitive and Gauntlet.
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 | AWD 40% FWD 60% RWD |
1600 / 3527 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7.8 Seconds | 100 / 160 | 5 | F4F4Front engine, all wheel drive SOHCSOHCSingle Overhead Camshaft V8 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Variants[]
MarshallGrand Theft Auto V & Grand Theft Auto Online |
 (Rear quarter view) |
In the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC versions of the game, there is a monster truck variant of the Picador named the Marshall. It is essentially a lifted monster truck with the bodywork of a Picador attached to the chassis, powered by a large V8 engine in a mid configuration, powering all four wheels. |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- The Picador can be modified at TransFender:
| Type | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Car Color 1 (64 different colors) | $ 150 |
| Hood | Fury Scoop | $ 150 |
| Champ Scoop | $ 100 | |
| Exhausts | Large Exhaust | $ 250 |
| Small Exhaust | $ 150 | |
| Upswept Exhaust | $ 400 | |
| Lights | Round Fog Lamp | $ 100 |
| Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $ 200 |
| 5x Nitrous | $ 500 | |
| 10x Nitrous | $ 1000 | |
| Roof | Roof Scoop | $ 80 |
| Side skirts | Side Skirt | $ 500 |
| Wheels | Import | $ 820 |
| Atomic | $ 770 | |
| Ahab | $ 1000 | |
| Virtual | $ 620 | |
| Access | $ 1140 | |
| Off Road Wheel | $ 1000 | |
| Mega | $ 1030 | |
| Grove | $ 1230 | |
| Twist | $ 1200 | |
| Wires | $ 1560 | |
| Car Stereo | Bass Boost | $ 100 |
| Hydraulics | Hydraulics | $ 1500 |
- The Transfender in Las Venturas charges 20% more for each modification except colors.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- Options marked E are exclusive to the enhanced versions of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, and were added as part of The Criminal Enterprises update.
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Fenders E | Stock Left Fender | $150 | $300 |  | |
| Flat Front Fenders | $450 | $900 |  | ||
| Headlight Covers E | No Headlight Covers | $100 | $200 |   | |
| Red Headlight Covers | $375 | $750 |   | ||
| White Headlight Covers | $670 | $1,340 |   | ||
| Hoods E | Stock Hood | $800 | $300 |   | |
| Vent Delete | $1,500 | $650 |   | ||
| Rear Vents | $2,500 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Tuner Hood | $4,000 | $1,750 |   | ||
| Race Hood | $4,800 | $2,000 |   | ||
| 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 | - | - | ||
| Livery E | None | $350 | $11,400 |   | |
| White Stripes | $350 | $18,240 |   | ||
| Red Stripes | $350 | $19,380 |   | ||
| Bullhead Racing | $350 | $20,520 |   | ||
| Amigas Racing | $350 | $21,660 |   | ||
| Pinstripes | $350 | $22,800 |   | ||
| Flaming Angel | $350 | $23,370 |   | ||
| Flaming Lowrider | $350 | $23,939 |   | ||
| Ragga Rum | $350 | $24,510 |   | ||
| Vampire Lowrider | $350 | $25,080 |   | ||
| Floral Lowrider | $350 | $25,650 |   | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $1,125 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Rear Covers E | Stock Rear Cover | $350 | $700 |   | |
| Flat Bedcover | $550 | $1,100 |   | ||
| Vinyl Bedcover | $675 | $1,350 |   | ||
| Stripped Vinyl Bedcover | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Outer Cage | $1,375 | $2,750 |   | ||
| Outer Cage Braced | $2,300 | $3,600 |   | ||
| Small Stature Cage | $2,450 | $4,900 |   | ||
| Rally Set up | $2,900 | $5,800 |   | ||
| Heavy Duty Cage | $3,500 | $7,000 |   | ||
| Full Set Up | $4,000 | $8,000 |   | ||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
| Roll Cages E | No Roll Cage | $350 | $700 |   | |
| Half Cage | $550 | $1,100 |   | ||
| Full Cage | $675 | $1,350 |   | ||
| Padded Full Cage | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Roofs E | Stock Roof | $100 | $200 |   | |
| Roof Scoop | $350 | $700 |   | ||
| Tuner Roof Scoop | $575 | $1,150 |   | ||
| Race Roof Scoop | $800 | $1,600 |   | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $900 | ||
| Skirts E | Stock Skirts | $1,250 | $600 |   | |
| Wing Flames | $1,500 | $830 |   | ||
| Splitters E | Stock Splitter | $100 | $200 |   | |
| Secondary Splitter | $375 | $750 |   | ||
| Tuner Splitter | $670 | $1,340 |   | ||
| Tuner Splitter Alt | $825 | $1,650 |   | ||
| Street Splitter | $1,500 | $3,000 |   | ||
| Secondary Race Splitter | $1,600 | $3,200 |   | ||
| Primary Race Splitter | $350 | $3,650 |   | ||
| Secondary Snowplow Splitter | $350 | $4,100 |   | ||
| Primary Snowplow Splitter | $350 | $4,550 |   | ||
| Spoilers E | None | $3,000 | $300 |   | |
| Boot Lip Spoiler | $3,750 | $550 |   | ||
| Medium Boot Lip Spoiler | $5,000 | $700 |   | ||
| Large Boot Lip Spoiler | $6,500 | $1,050 |   | ||
| Tuner Wing | $7,000 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Street Wing | $8,000 | $2,000 |   | ||
| Race Wing | $8,500 | $2,300 |   | ||
| Sunstrips E | None | $150 | $200 |   | |
| Primary Sunstrip | $450 | $900 |   | ||
| Plastic Sunstrip | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| White Fukaru Sunstrip | $850 | $1,650 |   | ||
| Black Fukaru Sunstrip | $950 | $3,000 |   | ||
| White Meinmacht Sunstrip | $1,000 | $3,200 |   | ||
| Black Meinmacht Sunstrip | $1,050 | $3,650 |   | ||
| White Powermetal Sunstrip | $1,100 | $4,100 |   | ||
| Black Powermetal Sunstrip | $1,150 | $4,550 |   | ||
| Suspension E | 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[]
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- It can be found around Los Santos, especially in Ocean Docks and Willowfield, and other southern districts.
- It is parked at Ryder's house in Ganton, Los Santos, always with an all-brown body.
- However, if one passes the mission House Party before the mission Catalyst, the Picador may never spawn again at this spot.
- It is rarely found in San Fierro and Las Venturas.
- It is commonly found in Red County, Flint County and Whetstone.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Can be seen driven around Strawberry.
- Very common around Sandy Shores and occasionally Harmony.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $9,000.
- No longer available in the enhanced versions of the game; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
- However, it can still be stolen from the street and kept by adding the Tracker and Full Coverage (Insurance) modifications at Los Santos Customs.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Ryder – CJ and Ryder use the car to go to Well Stacked Pizza and Reece's barbershop, both in Idlewood, LS.
- Catalyst – CJ and Ryder go to the Freight train stopped in Jefferson and kill some Vagos and Ballas. After CJ climbs on the train, he has to throw the crates to Ryder, who's standing in the bed of his Picador.
- Photo Opportunity – Ryder appears with his Picador in Angel Pine.
- Pier 69 – Ryder arrives at Pier 69 with his car.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Bikers[]
- Business Supplies Steal Mission: Raid Nasty People – If the location is the Braddock Farm, three accessible Picadors belonging to Varrios Los Aztecas will be parked there. Also, after the player collects the supplies, they will be chased by enemies on two inaccessible Picadors.
Notable Owners[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Ryder owns an all-brown Picador with a license plate reading "SHERM" and he uses it in some missions. Even after his death, the car still spawns regularly. The bed accessories are still the same as a normal one.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Oversights[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- Some of the splitter options leave small gaps, as if they do not fit correctly. Additionally, full roll cage options seem to partially clip with the interior textures, which is more evident on the rear portion.
- Strangely, the interior has a Vapid logo on the floor mat of the Picador. This is most likely due to the reuse of vehicle interiors.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Picador plays Radio Los Santos.
- In Grand Theft Auto V and Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Picador uses the "Mexican" group which can play East Los FM.
Events[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Available to test drive and purchase from the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom for $31,800 during SM722 Week.
Trivia[]
General[]
- The Spanish name Picador is a horse-mounted member of a bullfighting crew, which confronts the bull with his pike ("pica", hence the name) during the first third of each bull. Additionally, "Picador" in Spanish may also refer to a vehicle or a person that takes part in "picadas" (slang for drag racing commonly used on Latin America). This makes sense, as the Picador is a muscle car.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Ryder's Picador has a license plate reading "SHERM", a slang term for a PCP-immersed Marijuana and Tobacco mixture (CJ calls Ryder "sherm-head" throughout the game).
- Only the front plate reads "SHERM". The rear plate is a standard randomized plate. This was corrected in the Definitive Edition.
- The Picador took the place of a Sadler as Ryder's car of choice during development of the game.[1]
- It is one of few cars to have the protagonist driving it during missions while the owner is in the passenger seat. Others include Sweet Johnson's Greenwood, Big Smoke's black Perennial (though CJ and Smoke are not seen riding it with CJ in the driver's seat near the ending cutscene of Big Smoke's introduction mission) and Glendale, Cesar Vialpando's red Savanna (only during the mission Photo Opportunity), Phil Cassidy's Walton, Lance Vance's Infernus and Marty Jay Williams's Bobcat.
- There is a glitch with Ryder's Picador on the mobile version of GTA San Andreas. After completion of the mission Robbing Uncle Sam, Ryder's Picador will stop spawning. To fix this glitch, turn off the game and wait a few hours while outside his house. If successful, the car will always respawn and the player can steal it at any time.
See Also[]
- Marshall – Monster truck variant of the Picador in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
- Creado – Another American ute, due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
References[]
- ↑ Website