| For the 3D Universe predecessor, see Sandking. |
- "Boys love trucks, as do dogs, though we don't recommend you put your boy or dog in the back of this baby when ripping through pristine environments. Leave only tire tracks and empty beer cans to let them know you were there."
- ―Southern San Andreas Super Autos description.
The Vapid Sandking XL is a four-door off-road pickup featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Description
The Sandking XL is one of two Vapid-based raised trucks of the same body, the other being the Sandking SWB. Both variants are based on the Sadler body with changes to the chassis and rear bed. The Sandking XL and SWB appear as the HD Universe counterparts of the original 3D Universe Sandking, another raised off-road truck.
Design
Grand Theft Auto V
The design, overall, is strongly related to that of a third generation Ford F-250, with some design cues from the first and second generations, such as the tail lights. The split headlights take cues from numerous generations of Chevrolet Silverado pickups. Unlike the Sadler, the Sandking XL does not feature the F-series signature "dip" along the beltline near the mirror.
The Sandking XL is a full-size, extended cab pickup, which is also a lifted off-road variant of the Sadler. The truck comes with extremely knobby tire treads and impact struts, which begin suspended at the center of the truck and continues down to the wheels, with the suspension blue shock absorbers and its corresponding springs exposed.
When customized, the vehicle can have a bull-bar with two additional lamps. These lights do not function, like the base Sadler and the Sandking SWB.
Current Design Gallery
Performance
Grand Theft Auto V
The Sandking XL has a high amount of ground clearance. The modeled single cam V8 provides it with good power and torque, allowing it to get over obstacles easily, as well as most low-profile cars. While similar to its small brother, the Sandking SWB, its turning radius is less effective due to its larger wheelbase. Acceleration and gear-shift rate also denotes that is less effective than the SWB version.
The truck, however, has poor handling on the roads, offering fairly low levels of grip, due to the truck's heavy body. Off-road, the truck handles better, but the heavy weight of the truck and its long wheelbase contribute to its handling not being the best of the off-roaders, although suspension upgrades can make a noticeable difference. Like the Rebel and other off-road vehicles, however, its exposed tires make an easy target to be shot, unless it is fitted with bulletproof tires. A known glitch or design flaw in the game was that the truck did not feature full 4WD, so off-road traction on steep hills was limited. However, as of update 1.08, the truck now features fully functional 4WD, so it is now an extremely capable off-roader.
The engine sound is similar to the Landstalker's engine sound, however, it is of higher revs, and therefore sounds like a high-revving diesel engine.
GTA V 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 | 81 / 130 | 6 | N/A | RWD | 2400 / 5291 | 80 |
| N/A | N/A | 6 | 4500cc (4.5L) Turbo Diesel (Badging) | RWD | 2400 / 5291 | N/A |
| 8.8 Seconds | 85 / 137 | 6 | F4 SOHC V8 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Modifications
Grand Theft Auto V
| Type | Upgrade | Cost (Story) | Cost (Online) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | 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 | Street Brakes | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Sport Brakes | $6,750 | $13,500 | |
| Race Brakes | $8,750 | $17,500 | |
| Bumpers | Chrome Tow Hooks | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Chrome Skidplate & Bullbars | $1,650 | $3,300 | |
| Painted Skidplate | $1,950 | $3,900 | |
| Painted Skidplate & Bullbars | $2,350 | $4,700 | |
| Chassis | Chrome Roll Bar | $550 | $1,100 |
| Painted Roll Bar | $675 | $1,350 | |
| Painted Double Roll Bar | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Bed Cap | $1,375 | $2,750 | |
| 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 | |
| Fuel Tank | Chrome Extended Fuel Tanks | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Black Extended Fuel Tanks | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Grille | Chrome Grille | $375 | $750 |
| Black Grille | $670 | $1,340 | |
| Lights | Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 |
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| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $ | |
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | - |
| Roof | Sunshade | $350 | $700 |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $4,500 |
| Suspension | 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 | Street Transmission | $7,375 | $14,750 |
| Sports Transmission | $8,125 | $16,250 | |
| Race Transmission | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Turbo | Turbo Tuning | $6,250 | $35,000 |
| Wheels | - | - | |
| Windows | Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 |
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
Image Gallery
Locations
Grand Theft Auto V
- Seen driving on the trails in and around Blaine County.
- Parked near the Del Perro Beach boardwalk on the beach where the triathlon starts.
- Sometimes spawns next to a house just off on Joshua Road on the far west end of the Grand Senora Desert.
- At the end of a dirt road near the Pacific Ocean in Palomino Highlands.
- Spawns next to the Del Perro Pier near some trailers, a Sprunk ramp, four Seasharks and a Squalo.
- A Sandking XL spawns in front of the player after he has stolen the Cargobob for The Merryweather Heist in the offshore option.
- A modified Sandking XL often spawns at Larry's RV Sales, normally cabbed (Enhanced version only).
- Can be purchased from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $45,000.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Seen rarely driving around Sandy Shores.
- Can be purchased from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $45,000.
- Commonly seen on Senora Way in north Los Santos County.
- A NPC-modified version rarely spawns on Larry's RV Sales.
- NPC-modified XLs constantly spawn in the Contact mission "Time To Get Away" in a a gas station's exit located in an inlet that leads to the US Route just before the bridge of Lago Zancudo, as long as you're driving a Sandking XL yourself.
Trivia
- The default radio stations for the Sandking XL are Vinewood Boulevard Radio, Los Santos Rock Radio and Radio Mirror Park.
- After Patch 1.13, the Sandking XL and Sandking SWB were changed from AWD to RWD.
- Patch 1.14 reverted this unintentional change on both the Sandking XL, the SWB and other AWD vehicles.
See Also
- Sandking SWB - Two-door, shorter wheelbase variant.
- Sandking - The predecessor of the Sandking XL and Sandking SWB.
- Sadler - Another pick-up with similar design cues to the Sandking XL and SWB.
- The Liberator - Off-road monster truck also sharing design cues with the Sandking XL and SWB.
