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- "Poised delicately between BAWSAQ chic and bone-crunching utility, the Benefactor XLS is every car to everyone. Whether you're attending a board meeting halfway up a rugged cliff face or ferrying humane remains out of your place of work, it's reassuring to know the Germans have got your back. Armored version available, obviously."
- ―Legendary Motorsport description.
The Benefactor XLS (Armored) is a luxury armored SUV featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update.
Design
Grand Theft Auto Online
As an armored variant of the XLS, it appears with armored plating and the necessary heavy-duty steel wheels. The SUV appears to take influence from the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class range, particularly the GLS63 AMG and GLC, where it takes the overall shape, beltline, hood styling, and loosely some of the frontal fascia features, such as the grille and headlights. The front fascia takes more influence from the third-generation Hyundai Santa Fe and J200 Toyota Landcruiser, sharing similarly shaped headlights, grille alignment and additional lights. It has a large Benefactor logo on the front grille and ovular rear lights which wrap around the rear quarter panel of the vehicle.
The vehicle has armored plating on the side of the doors, around the front fascia, and window armoring, similar to the Armored Baller LE and LWB. Besides, unlike the standard XLS, the armored variant has the bolt-on fenders and vented skirts. The vehicle also has Limo window tint by default, which cannot be modified.
Current Design Gallery
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-GTAO-Top.png "XLS(Armored)-GTAO-Top.png (2.2 MB)")
-GTAO-RearQuarter.png "XLS(Armored)-GTAO-RearQuarter.png (2.67 MB)")
-GTAO-Front.png "XLS(Armored)-GTAO-Front.png (2.92 MB)")
-GTAO-Side.png "XLS(Armored)-GTAO-Side.png (2.7 MB)")
-GTAO-Rear.png "XLS(Armored)-GTAO-Rear.png (2.65 MB)")
-GTAO-Engine.png "XLS(Armored)-GTAO-Engine.png (2.08 MB)")
-GTAO-Underside.png "XLS(Armored)-GTAO-Underside.png (2.96 MB)")
-GTAO-Inside.png "XLS(Armored)-GTAO-Inside.png (1.85 MB)")
-GTAO-Open.png "XLS(Armored)-GTAO-Open.png (2.93 MB)")
Performance
Grand Theft Auto Online
Being an SUV, the car performs best off-road. Its all-wheel drive layout and traction improves performance on rough terrain and also on-road. The car has reasonable acceleration, but a better top speed than the typical SUV in the game. Overall, it is more comparable to the Gresley. Its height often causes the vehicle to tempt rolling over, but its suspension counteracts this, as seen with the large shockers and springs found off the vehicle's chassis. The engine sound is shared with the Stanier. The engine cover also appears to be a single-cam V8. Overall, it is the best SUV to go for when looking for both armor and performance, behind only the Huntley S.
Despite its armor plating, it has slightly better speed and traction than its normal counterpart and its weight was increased to endure punishment from both gunfire and collisions.
The XLS (Armored) can take the following:
- 1 Sticky Bomb (where a 2nd will destroy the vehicle)
- 1 Homing Launcher/Rocket Launcher (where a 2nd will destroy the vehicle)
- 1 Grenade (where a 2nd will destroy the vehicle)
- 1 Missile/Tank Shell from a vehicle (Rhino Tank, Hydra, etc) (where a 2nd will destroy the vehicle)
- 1 Canon shot from a Valkyrie (where a 2nd will destroy the vehicle)
- Approximately 200 rounds of the Minigun.
- Approximately 3 seconds of firing from a mounted minigun (Valkyrie, Turreted Limo, etc)
It can be noted that the XLS (Armored) shares its armored capabilities with both armored Cognoscentis, Schafters and Baller LEs.
GTA 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 | 82 / 132 | 6 | N/A | AWD 50% FWD 50% RWD | 3000 / 6614 | 80 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | F4 V8 (Cover) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Modifications
Grand Theft Auto Online
| Category | Modification | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $1,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $7,500 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $12,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $20,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $35,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $50,000 | ||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $1,000 | |
| Street Brakes | $20,000 | ||
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 | ||
| Race Brakes | $35,000 | ||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | |
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 | ||
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | |
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | ||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | |
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | Too Hot | |
| Full Coverage | Too Hot | ||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $200 | |
| Blue on White 2 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 3 | $200 | ||
| Yellow on Blue | $300 | ||
| Yellow on Black | $600 | ||
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | Too Hot | |
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | |
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | ||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | ||
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 | ||
| Competition Suspension | $4,400 | ||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | |
| Street Transmission | $29,500 | ||
| Sports Transmission | $32,500 | ||
| Race Transmission | $40,000 | ||
| Turbo | None | $5,000 | |
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | ||
| Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | |
Image Gallery
Locations
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Can be purchased on Legendary Motorsport for $522,000.
- The vehicle comes with the Armor Upgrade 80% and Bulletproof Tires upgrades as standard when purchased. This is shared with the other armored luxury vehicle variants.
See Also
- XLS - Standard version.
- Serrano - Another Benefactor SUV.
- Baller LE (Armored) and Baller LE LWB (Armored) - Armored SUVs in Grand Theft Auto Online.
