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The Intruder is a four-door sedan appearing in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It is manufactured by Karin in the HD Universe.
Influence[]
3D Universe[]
In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Intruder's design appears to be a cross between a Subaru Loyale and a 1986-1991 Mercury Sable, with the tail lights and squared rear wheel arches similar to those of a 1982–1986 Toyota Camry.
HD Universe[]
In all of its HD Universe appearances, the Intruder takes primary inspiration from the 2002-2006 Infiniti Q45. Despite its modern shape, the Intruder draws noticeably from design tropes which precede it by at least a decade; the rear seems to be based on the 1996 or 1997 Infiniti I30. All around, the Intruder is defined with fine chrome trim and character lines, further invoking the conservative appearance of 1990s Infinitis. The front bumper design takes reference from the 2001-2010 Nissan President, with the placement of the fog lamps and some other design elements from the 2000-2004 Toyota Mark II (X110), and minor influences from the 2000-2006 Lexus LS 430 — the latter owing to the car's roots from Karin — namely the grille being part of the hood and the wheel design. The rear lights could also be based on the LS 430, although the connected design and split light housings suggests a closer resemblance to the Holden VK Commodore; the latter trait is supported by the rear wing mod.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
The Intruder has a simplistic body with square lights on both ends, a black detail on the bumpers and on the sides, and rear-quarter windows that seemingly merge with the rear window. Intruders normally spawn in a variety of single colors.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Intruder, manufactured by Karin, is given a much sportier, higher class design, assuming a look previously sported by the Emperor. The front of the car is somewhat curved and simple, featuring a large bumper with a central license plate, dual intakes with three horizontal separations each and two rectangular fog lamps on the front quarters. The upper area is predominated by a grille with the manufacturer emblem on the center and large curved housings with glass casings, each one having large circular lights on the outer sides, four smaller lights on the inner sides and smaller turn signals above the outer lights. The hood is relatively simple in appearance.
On the sides, the car makes use of slight fender flares and side marker/turning lights between the front wheel arches and the front doors, while the lower sides have a detail passing through the bumpers and the doors, just above the side skirts. The greenhouse area has a painted trim on the upper and side borders of the windshield, the upper lines of the side windows and around the rear window, while the inner pillars and the lower lines of the side windows are finished in black. There are colored mirror shells on either side of the car, near the A-pillars. On the rear right side of the car, right below the rear window, there is a retractable car radio antenna but the antenna remains retracted, making it a static feature.
The rear of the car features various silver badging on the trunk lid, displaying the manufacturer, vehicle name and engine specs. There is a wide section that is surrounded by a colored trim and houses the dual tail lights, with the center bearing silver "INTRUDER" lettering and a third brake light (even though no physical light is present). The bumper holds a license plate on the center and leaves a dedicated section on the driver side for the dual exhaust pipes.
The Intruder has the same interior as the Imponte DF8-90; the steering wheel and front seat head supports sport the Imponte logo, and the front seats have a large "DF8-90" inscription.
The vehicle spawns is a variety of primary colors for the bodywork, while the grille, the door handles, and the trims found on the lower areas, around the windows and the tail lights are painted with a secondary color, which is commonly set to white, though certain examples may have either black or gold. The car has five-spoke dual rims with a large central portion, wrapped in medium-profile tires.
The Intruder is equipped with a GPS system with a female voice, but only if the player leaves the "selected cars" (default) option in the audio menu.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Intruder's design remains unchanged, apart from the exclusion of the aforementioned third brake light, the grille separations being finished in black and the secondary-colored trims being replaced by a permanent chrome finish. The interior gains more detail in the enhanced version as well, being the same "Feroci" dials used on cars like the Stratum and the Ingot.
The vehicle only has access to a single color for the body and retains the same wheel design, being similar to the "VIP" SUV rims seen in Los Santos Customs and wrapped in medium-profile tires.
Current Design Gallery[]
Version History Gallery[]
Performance[]
3D Universe[]
In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the car's acceleration and speed are highly lacking, despite the intimidating growl of its engine. Being rear-drive helps, but the dismal torque is barely enough to climb a steep hill. Handling and braking are surprisingly agile, and seem wasted on the weak engine.
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 | 99 / 160 | 5 | Petrol | RWD | 1800 / 3968 |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | N/A | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Intruder is by no means a performance car, but holds a reasonable rate of acceleration (though not too impressive), and a somewhat high top speed. In terms of cornering, the Intruder performs rather well. There is a slight hint of oversteer at lower speeds, which is perfectly controllable and useful when driving through streets. The suspension is rather firm, which aids its cornering ability but can make the car bounce excessively on rough ground. Braking is average, and ABS is standard on all models. The Intruder copes well in the event of a high-speed crash, but is not quite as strong as its size would perhaps suggest. Overall, it is fair to say the Intruder is best at cruising along at lower speeds; it is not a sports car, neither is it a luxury car.
The Intruder sports a larger 4.3 liter V8 engine powering the rear wheels via a 5-speed gearbox. The engine sound is quite loud and high revving, shared with the Schafter and the FIB Buffalo.
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 | 1700 / 3748 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3L V8 (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | FR DOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Intruder is given a slight upgrade to the engine compared to the one in Grand Theft Auto IV. Being sports-oriented, it fares better than many sedans performance-wise, such as being able to go uphill and having pinnacle handling and braking. The vehicle accelerates at an average pace and takes some time to get to top speed due in part to the gearbox configuration. Top speed, however, remains fairly high.
After upgrading at Los Santos Customs, the Intruder can keep up with many lower-end vehicles classified as true Sports cars. The Intruder is just barely capable of performing with vehicles with a much higher price tag, although it will always be limited by the base stats of the vehicle.
Again, the Intruder sports a larger 4.3 liter V8 engine powering the rear wheels via a 5-speed gearbox. Its engine sound is quite smooth and mid revving, similar to cars like the Stratum and the Prairie. However, at higher revolutions, it sounds quite similar to cars like the Stanier and the Police Cruiser.
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 | 90 / 145 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1600 / 3527 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3L V8 (Badging) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 13.4 Seconds | 110 / 177 | 5 | FR DOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- The Intruder can be modified at TransFender:
| Type | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Car Color 1 (64 different colors) | $ 150 |
| Hood | Champ Scoop | $ 100 |
| Vents | Oval Hood Vent | $ 150 |
| Square Hood Vent | $ 100 | |
| Exhausts | Twin Exhaust | $ 300 |
| Upswept Exhaust | $ 400 | |
| Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $ 200 |
| 5x Nitrous | $ 500 | |
| 10x Nitrous | $ 1000 | |
| Roof | Roof Scoop | $ 80 |
| Spoilers | Win | $ 550 |
| Drag | $ 200 | |
| Fury | $ 350 | |
| 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 |
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
| 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 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $250 | $500 | ||
| Custom Front Bumper | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| Stock Rear Bumper | $250 | $500 | |||
| Custom Rear Bumper | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 | ||
| Chrome Tip Exhaust | $375 | $750 | |||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $100 | $200 | |
| Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $2,000 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $1,600 | ||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $300 | $600 | ||
| Bippu Side Skirts | $415 | $830 | |||
| Spoilers | None | $150 | $300 | ||
| Low Level Spoiler | $275 | $550 | |||
| Suspension | 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: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | - | ||
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | |||
Gallery[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
Variants[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
  The Intruder "VX" in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Intruder "VX" | A sportier variant of the standard Intruder driven by the Triads. Badged as the "Intruder VX", changes include a special candy red paint job with gold-colored trim around, a bodykit with side skirts and custom front bumper, as well as a yellow Chinese knotting (or more specifically a "Kin Tsuna") attached to the rear mirror that denotes the car's association with the Triads. The visual modifications of this variant are based on the Junction Produce Infiniti Q45 bodykit.
In GTA V, these modifications can be found at Los Santos Customs for the normal Intruder, and can be customized to resemble this variant (with the only omission being its modified grille). The "VX" badging is also reapplied when applying the "Low Level Spoiler" mod option. |
|
| Special variants | |||
 The Stevie's Car Thefts Intruder in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Stevie's Car Thefts variant | A unique dark blue color Intruder requested by Stevie. The car will be always spawn next on Asparagus Avenue in Rotterdam Hill, near the Liberty City Transport Authority building. | Will continue to spawn until it is delivered to Stevie, allowing the player to store one at their safehouse before delivering another copy. |
Notable Owners[]
- Phil Bell owns a brown Intruder.
- Ming Family Triads are seen driving Intruders during Harboring a Grudge.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Stevie's Car Thefts - The Intruder is one of the 30 vehicles wanted by the Stevie's Car Thefts in the side-mission of the same name.
- Exotic Exports - The Intruder is one of the ten vehicles wanted by the Exotic Exports side-mission.
- Catch the Wave - Niko and Phil will use Phil's Intruder to go pick up the truck that will be used to steal the shipment of Cocaine.
- Trespass - Niko and Phil may use Phil's car to get to the Sprunk Factory.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- It can be found in the poorer neighborhoods of Los Santos, but also commonly in Market and Commerce.
- It can be found in San Fierro, especially around the northern areas.
- It can occasionally be found in Las Venturas.
- It occasionally spawns parked in the middle of the desert around Tierra Robada and the Ghost Town.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The car commonly spawns in City Hall, The Exchange, and Chinatown districts of Algonquin.
- The modified VX version spawns generally in the same areas, as its where the Liberty City Triads have a presence.
- Phil Bell's Intruder can be obtained in the mission Catch the Wave, by simply driving in to a safehouse and driving Bell in another car.
- The standard Intruder will sometimes spawn near the Broker Safehouse on Mohawk Avenue in Hove Beach.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Can be found in Terminal while driving a Futo.
- Many Intruders spawn in traffic during the missions Franklin and Lamar and The Jewel Store Job. None can be obtained in either mission, as abandoning the mission vehicle (either a Rapid GT or a 9F Cabrio in the former and a Sanchez in the latter) will fail the mission.
- Found in Davis and in Chamberlain Hills especially when playing as Trevor and using his Bodhi.
- After replaying the mission Paparazzo - The Sex Tape, the Intruder starts to spawn more commonly around Grove Street and other suburban areas.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The vehicle can be obtained by completing the mission Four Trailers for Lester with another player. The vehicle is initially obtained from the parking lot of Lester's warehouse and if the player is in the vehicle when the other player delivers the second trailer, they can store it in their garage after the mission.
- The vehicle can be found driving in Rancho, Cypress Flats, and the southern part of La Mesa. The vehicle will spawn more often when driving a Sentinel or a Primo.
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $16,000, as part of The Business Update.
- No longer available in the enhanced versions of the game; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie he agrees to the purchase cars from Niko, with the Intruder fetching about $2,500 in perfect condition.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The Intruder can be sold at Los Santos Customs for $1,600 without any upgrades.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Intruder plays CSR 103.9.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Intruder uses the "Classic Rock" group which can play Liberty Rock Radio.
- In Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Intruder uses the "Classic Rock" group which can play Liberty Rock Radio.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Intruder uses the "Classic Rock" group which can play Liberty Rock Radio.
- In Grand Theft Auto V and Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Intruder uses the "Reggae" group which plays Blue Ark.
Trivia[]
General[]
- Like many other vehicles, the Intruder has no reversing lights.
- The Infiniti G series have been nicknamed the "Japanese BMW" in the 2000s, inspiring the in-game description.
- The Intruder appears in Max Payne 3, another Rockstar game, as a low-poly background vehicle only closely seen through glitches. It can be made out by the wheel texture and front end, though the rear end differs from the GTA model by the center section of the tail light bar being filled in by black plastic instead of red tail light lenses.
Oversights[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- The ‘chrome tip’ exhaust uses the same texture used on the titanium exhausts.
See Also[]
- Unnamed GTA VI third generation Infiniti Q45-inspired car - another Infiniti Q45-inspired car due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
- Emperor - A full-sized sedan based on the Infiniti Q45 in the 3D Universe.