The Canis Crusader is an off-road SUV that appears in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design[]
The Crusader is essentially a military variant of the Mesa, which features a desert camo livery, along with a military star printed on the sides, similar to the stars on Willys Jeeps during World War 2.
In comparison to the regular Mesa, the Crusader comes with unique details, being a flat utility bumper with two hooks on it, a hood with various details on top and safety hooks on the sides, black arches, stepside bars on the rear bed, and a flat utility rear bumper with three hooks on it. The vehicle lacks stepsides, license plates and badges. The Crusader often comes with a black soft top that covers the upper side of the cab and the rear compartment, although in rare ocassions, it comes without them.
Its interior and dials are identical to the Cavalcade set found on the Mesa and many other SUVs. According to the files, the Crusader uses its own set known as "Cavalcade Army", despite it being identical, hinting towards beta changes.
The vehicle is set to spawn in a white color, which is only seen on the trimmings found on the inverse of panels, engine bay and inside the trunk bed. It uses the same wheels as the regular Mesa, albeit finished in black.
By entering a Crusader, a Carbine Rifle is awarded to the player.
Performance[]
The acceleration and top speed of the Crusader are unremarkable, but it makes up for this with better handling. However, over-steer may become a problem, especially at high speeds. Its high center of gravity may make it prone to tipping over on uneven terrain. It is not capable of very much besides surviving excessive gunfire and multiple crashes before stalling or catching fire. It is somewhat slower than the regular Mesa, but makes up for its improved durability.
The Crusader's headlights seem to be more vulnerable to being broken than the civilian Mesa's. This is due to the flat bumpers, which are less protective than the rounded bumpers on the civilian Mesas. Also, the Crusader, due to being classified as a Government/Emergency vehicle, cannot be modified at Los Santos Customs, but are still allowed to be repaired.
The Crusader is stated to be powered by a V6 diesel engine, true to its in-game engine model, laid transversely in a front-engine, all-wheel-drive layout. Its engine noise is different from its civilian version, sounding similar to the Cavalcade and the Sandking. Strangely, despite being almost identical to its civilian variant, the Crusader's engine layout and position are also completely different.
Modifications[]
The Crusader cannot be modified, but can be repaired. In Grand Theft Auto Online, however, the vehicle has access to explosives.
| Category | Modification | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | |
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 | ||
Gallery[]
Design[]
Images[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Crusaders can only be found at Fort Zancudo, or driving outside there if the player first approaches the fort before turning back to the highway.
- Once inside, Crusaders will pursue the player, with either two or three men inside. The Crusaders will continue to pursue the player for a while after they leave the base, before eventually handing the chase over to regular police units.
- Spawns during and can be obtained after completion of Trevor's fourth rampage, providing that the player leaves one un-destroyed during the mission. The roofless Crusader can also be obtained in this mission.
- Can be bought for $225,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry, being delivered to the hangar of any protagonist that bought it. It can vary from roofed and roofless.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Spawns in Fort Zancudo and around its outskirts.
- Can be bought for $225,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Many are seen used by the military during The Paleto Score.
- Some are seen during the fourth Rampage.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Seen during some Resupply jobs for Gunrunning.
- Used by attacking enemies in the Project 4808A: Terminal, Project 4808B: Ranch, and Project 4808D: Desert survivals.
- One is seen during the freemode mission Planning Work: Tracking Device, as an option to enter Fort Zancudo undetected and reach the target Mobile Operations Center.
- Appear as reinforcement vehicles during The Superdollar Deal finale, after stealing the bank plates.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Specifications[]
Model[]
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | crusader
|
crusader
|
CRUSADER
|
CRUSADER
|
Crusader | 3
|
|
Population[]
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | *Army |
|
100 | *S_M_M_Marine_01
|
|
Handling[]
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | 130 / 80.6 | 5 | N/A | AWD (40% rear, 60% front) | 2400 / 5280 |
Audio[]
| Horns | Engine | Exhaust | Police scanner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model | Category | Color | ||||
| GTA V and Online | horn_list_suv_pickup
|
suv_1_eur_v6_engine_accel
|
suv_1_eur_v6_exhaust_accel
|
Military | Crusader | Off-Road Vehicle | N/A |
Language[]
| English | Chinese (Traditional) | Chinese (Simplified) | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Mexican | Polish | Portuguese | Russian | Spanish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | Crusader | 傲世鐵騎 | 傲世铁骑 | Crusader | Crusader | Crusader | クルセイダー | 크루세이더 | Crusader | Crusader | Crusader | Crusader | Crusader |
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA V and Online | Primary | Secondary | Pearlescent | Wheels | Trim | Accent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Worn White (Worn) | 132 Worn White (Worn) | 132 Worn White (Worn) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) |
Trivia[]
General[]
- The Crusader is the second military SUV in the whole Grand Theft Auto series. The first is the 3D Universe military-orientated Patriot.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- There was a bug that prevents the Crusader from appearing in the player's hangar after purchasing it from Warstock Cache & Carry. If the character owns any aircraft, the Crusader will not appear in the vehicle roster. This has since been patched.
- In the beta version of the game, the Crusader was the only vehicle in the Cargo Plane in the mission Minor Turbulence (as it was seen in the second trailer), but was replaced with the off-road Mesa.
- Unlike the Barracks and the Barracks Semi, the Crusader features a mark on the cargo compartment that reads "Los Santos National Forces". However, like the mentioned trucks, the marks are mirrored on the right side.
- Although Crusaders are available only in a desert camouflage, those that are obtained from Fort Zancudo will spawn in white. However, those that are purchased from the website will come with an applied color on the inner trimmings, usually a red color.
- In the original version, the Crusader could be stored inside any of the purchasable garages for each protagonist. However, in the enhanced version, it is no longer possible, as the car can be already stored in a hangar when purchased.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The vehicle is classed as an SUV during GTA Online races, making it playable alongside other SUV vehicles.
- As the vehicle is classed as an SUV-class vehicle during races, the player is able to recolor the vehicle. Since the vehicle is plastered with a livery, the color changes only affect the engine bay, and the trimmings around the doors and rear compartment.
See Also[]
- Mesa Grande - Civilian version.
- Patriot - Another SUV that is also adopted by the military in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
- Squaddie - Another military vehicle planned in the Beta and was possibly replaced by the Crusader.
References[]
- ↑
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