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The Stratum is a mid-sized four-door station wagon featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It is manufactured by Zirconium in the HD Universe.
Design
The Stratum is generally depicted as a conventional station wagon, however, it has a more streamlined design than other station wagons in the series.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
The Stratum's design is taken from the fifth generation (1994–1997) Honda Accord wagon, however D-pillars have been added. The car's real-life counterpart also fails to fit in the game's time setting of 1992. It could also be based on the Saturn SL1, which sports a similar design and a fitting manufacturing year.
The car is one of the gang cars used by the San Fierro Triads.
Grand Theft Auto IV
The Zirconium Stratum 2.6GT carries over a very similar design in GTA IV, with its primary inspiration taken from the 1998-2001 Citroën Xantia estate and 1999 Toyota Mark II Qualis and the fifth generation Honda Accord station wagon or Saturn SL1 (with the same added pillars as the previous rendition), albeit with a front end derived from the S3-R31 and R32 Nissan Skyline, as seen in the hood, hood badge and grill (R31) and headlight design (R32). The rear end greatly resembles the first generation Subaru Impreza station wagon along with taillights and the Stratum lettering resembling a first generation Isuzu Impulse, although much longer and C-pillars which may be derived from the 1996-2001 Toyota Camry wagon. The bodywork also has a very large resemblance to the Ford EF Falcon Wagons or the Mk III Ford Sierra wagon.
The Stratum is equipped with a GPS system with a male voice, but only if the player leaves the "selected cars" (default) option in the audio menu.
Grand Theft Auto V
In GTA V, the Stratum's design remains unchanged, although the car's grille is now much shorter. The car also gains an all wheel drive configuration and the interior is further restored in the enhanced version.
Current Design Gallery
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Version History Gallery
Performance
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Acceleration and speed are surprisingly good, considering the Stratum’s size. The drivetrain is front-engine, rear-drive, making the Stratum a good selection as a drive-by vehicle. The body is weak, however, making the car susceptible to intense damage from high-speed impacts and heavy gunfire.
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 | 124 / 200 | 5 | Petrol | RWD | 1800 / 3968 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto IV
The Stratum's handling is quite good, though oversteer can be dramatic at times, and its suspension evens out bumps without being excessively soft. Braking is acceptable, giving the car a good braking time which is helped by its low ride height and small weight. Crash deformation is very good, with the Stratum keeping most of its shape in a collision; engine build quality, however, is less desirable, with the Stratum often left disabled after only a few impacts. Acceleration is rather decent, and has a high top speed, overtaking some other sedans and cars of similar design.
The Stratum appears to be powered by an inline-4 with a single turbo fitted (contrary to the "twin turbo" badging), alongside the turbocharger's air filter (seen at the bottom right). This is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a RWD configuration. The engine sound is smooth, comparable to that of the Solair and the Ingot, which are also station wagons.
GTA IV Overview
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | 84 / 135 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1900 / 4189 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.6L Twin Turbo (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
N/A | N/A | 5 | FR DOHC Turbocharged Inline-4 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V
In GTA V, the Stratum performs better thanks to its AWD (40% - 60%, front to rear torque distribution) layout. It also gains more responsive handling, and braking is improved further, although this is still a relatively poor factor when compared to other cars in its class. The vehicle becomes slightly lighter, which can be felt much more effective in-game, as the vehicle seems to glide around corners with little understeer.
Again, the engine is the same turbocharged inline-4, now coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a front engine, all wheel drive layout.
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 | 84 / 135 | 5 | N/A | AWD 40% FWD 60% RWD |
1800 / 3968 | 65 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.6L Twin Turbo (Badging) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
15.6 Seconds | 95 / 152 | 5 | F4 DOHC Turbocharged Inline-4 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
The Stratum is considered a tuner, and can be upgraded at Wheel Arch Angels in Ocean Flats, San Fierro.
Type | Upgrade | Cost |
---|---|---|
Paint Jobs | Paintjob 1 | $500 |
Paintjob 2 | $500 | |
Paintjob 3 | $500 | |
Colors | Car Color 1 (64 different colors) | $150 |
Exhausts | Alien Exhaust | $830 |
X-Flow Exhaust | $720 | |
Front Bumper | Alien Front Bumper | $1030 |
X-Flow Front Bumper | $930 | |
Rear Bumper | Alien Rear Bumper | $1030 |
X-Flow Rear Bumper | $920 | |
Roof | Alien Roof Vent | $230 |
X-Flow Roof Vent | $180 | |
Spoilers | Alien Spoiler | $620 |
X-Flow Spoiler | $530 | |
Side Skirts | Alien Side Skirts | $520 |
X-Flow Side Skirts | $430 | |
Wheels | Cutter | $1030 |
Rimshine | $980 | |
Mega | $1030 | |
Grove | $1230 | |
Switch | $900 | |
Shadow | $1100 | |
Classic | $1620 | |
Dollar | $1560 | |
Import | $820 | |
Atomic | $770 | |
Car Stereo | Bass Boost | $100 |
Hydraulics | Hydraulics | $1500 |
Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $200 |
5x Nitrous | $500 | |
10x Nitrous | $1000 |
Grand Theft Auto V
Type | Upgrade | Cost (Story) | Cost (Online) |
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Armor | 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 | 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 | |
Lights | Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 |
Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights |
- | - | |
Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 |
Full Coverage | N/A | $1,250 | |
Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors |
- | - |
Crew Emblem | N/A | $25,000 | |
Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $1,000 |
Suspension | Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 |
Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |
Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 | |
Transmission | Street Transmission | $2,950 | $5,900 |
Sports Transmission | $3,250 | $6,500 | |
Race Transmission | $4,000 | $8,000 | |
Turbo | Turbo Tuning | $2,500 | $30,000 |
Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels |
- | - |
Windows | Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 |
Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |
Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
Image Gallery
Grand Theft Auto V
Special Variants
Grand Theft Auto IV
- The game's Stratum may appear in two forms; the standard model and the "Twin Turbo" variant, which features an additional spoiler over the rear windscreen and a "Twin Turbo" badge in the rear. The Standard Model also has various variants itself, including with Roof Rails, Open or Closed Sunroofs and some with custom bumpers that cannot be placed through Los Santos Customs and can only be obtained by finding one on the streets. The GTA IV rendition also features an optional sunroof or luggage rails.
Prominent Appearances in Missions
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Puncture Wounds - CJ has to burst the tires of the Stratum driven by a woman, toward the countryside, with one of three spike strips available, as CJ and Cesar need a Stratum to complete Wang Cars' list.
Notable Owners
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Locations
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Spawns in the Wang Cars showroom in San Fierro after completing Puncture Wounds.
- Commonly spawns in and around San Fierro Triads territory in Chinatown and Calton Heights, San Fierro.
- Spawns near the Four Dragons Casino in Las Venturas.
- In the compound of a plastic factory during the mission You've Had Your Chips.
Grand Theft Auto IV
- Spawns all around Broker, South Bohan as well as in Easton and The Triangle in Algonquin.
- Spawns in traffic in multiplayer modes in GTA IV, but is unavailable in counterparts in The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
Grand Theft Auto V
- On Nowhere Road in Sandy Shores, Blaine County.
- Seen commonly around Sandy Shores and the Grand Senora Desert.
- Sometimes seen around Vinewood Hills.
Rewards
Grand Theft Auto IV
- In GTA IV, after completing Stevie's text message car thefts, the Stratum may be sold in his garage for $1,800.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Sells for $1,000 at Los Santos Customs.
Trivia
General
- The Stratum plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
- GTA San Andreas: Bounce FM or SF-UR if you steal it from a Triad member.
- GTA IV: Integrity 2.0, WKTT Radio or PLR.
- Episodes from Liberty City: Integrity 2.0 or WKTT Radio.
- GTA V: Lowdown FM or Space 103.2.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- In the beta version of GTA San Andreas, the Stratum had an emblem on the hood.[1]
- In GTA San Andreas, it is one of the gang cars used by the San Fierro Triads, the other two being the Elegy and the Sultan; it heavily increases CJ's sex appeal.
Glitches
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- If the player fits an X-Flow front bumper to it, it will show a mirrored license plate without the registration number.