The Sandking XL is an off-road pickup truck in GTA V, manufactured by Vapid. It belongs to the Off-Road vehicle class in the game and can be found mostly in Blaine County and at the Del Perro Pier in Los Santos. It can also be purchased from the Southern San Andreas Super Autos site for $45,000.
Name | Sandking XL |
Vehicle Class | Off-Road |
Vehicle Type | Civilian car |
Body Style | 4-door pickup truck |
Capacity | 4 |
Manufacturer | Vapid |
Price | $45,000 |
Appearance(s) | GTA V GTA Online |
The design of the Sandking XL in GTA V draws strong inspiration from the third-generation Ford Super Duty truck, with hints of design elements from earlier generations, such as the tail lights. The split headlights resemble those found in various generations of Chevrolet Silverado pickups.
Unlike the Sadler, another vehicle in the game, the Sandking XL does not feature the characteristic "dip" along the beltline near the mirror seen in Ford F-series trucks.
As the name implies, the Sandking XL is a full-size pickup truck with an extended XL wheelbase. It is equipped with rugged and heavily treaded tires, along with visible impact struts that are suspended from the center of the truck and extend down to the wheels. The blue shock absorbers and exposed springs contribute to its off-road aesthetic.
The Sandking XL offers impressive ground clearance, allowing it to easily overcome obstacles and even clear low-profile cars. Its single cam V8 engine provides good power and torque, further enhancing its off-road capabilities. However, compared to its smaller counterpart, the Sandking SWB, the XL version has a larger wheelbase, resulting in a less effective turning radius and slower acceleration.
On paved roads, the Sandking XL's handling is subpar, as its heavy body leads to lower levels of grip. Off-road, the truck performs better but falls short of being the top off-roader due to its weight and long wheelbase. Upgrading the suspension can improve its handling. The exposed tires make it vulnerable to gunfire unless bulletproof tires are installed.
Initially lacking full 4WD, a game update addressed this issue, making the Sandking XL highly capable off-road. The engine sound resembles that of the Landstalker, but with higher revs, resembling a high-revving diesel engine.
Category | Modifications | Cost |
Armor | No Armor Armor Upgrade 20% Armor Upgrade 40% Armor Upgrade 60% Armor Upgrade 80% Armor Upgrade 100% | $250 $1250 $3125 $5000 $8750 $12500 |
Brakes | Stock Brakes Street Brakes Sport Brakes Race Brakes | $250 $5000 $6750 $8750 |
Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper Chrome Tow Hooks Chrome Skidplate & Bullbars Painted Skidplate Painted Skidplate & Bullbars | $750 $1250 $1650 $1950 $2350 |
Chassis | Stock Chassis Chrome Roll Bar Painted Roll Bar Painted Double Roll Bar Bed Cap | $350 $550 $675 $750 $1375 |
Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 EMS Upgrade, Level 2 EMS Upgrade, Level 3 EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $2250 $3125 $4500 $8375 |
Fuel Tanks | Stock Fuel Tank Chrome Extended Fuel Tanks Black Extended Fuel Tanks | $1250 $1500 $2000 |
Grilles | Stock Grille Chrome Grille Black Grille | $100 $375 $670 |
Lights | Stock Lights Xenon Lights | $200 $1000 |
Plates | Blue on White 1 Blue on White 2 Blue on White 3 Yellow on Blue Yellow on Black | $50 $50 $50 $75 $150 |
Roofs | Stock Roof Sunshade | $100 $350 |
Suspension | Stock Suspension Lowered Suspension Street Suspension Sport Suspension Competition Suspension Race Suspension | $100 $500 $1000 $1700 $2200 $2300 |
Transmission | Stock Transmission Street Transmission Sports Transmission Race Transmission | $250 $7375 $8125 $10000 |
Turbo | No Turbo Turbo Tuning | $1250 $3250 |
Windows | None Light Smoke Dark Smoke Limo | $100 $200 $450 $700 |
This vehicle does not appear in any missions of GTA V.
On the left of the Del Perro Pier, on the beach, parked near four Seasharks.
Spawns at Larry’s RV Sales in Blaine County.
Sometimes can be found next to a house just off on Joshua Road, at the west end of the Grand Senora Desert.
Spawns at the end of a dirt road near the Pacific Ocean in Palomino Highlands.
Can be purchased by the player from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $45,000.
The Sandking XL for some reason has no B-pillars, leaving the back doors attached to thin air.
The default radio stations for the Sandking XL are Vinewood Boulevard Radio, Los Santos Rock Radio, Radio Mirror Park.
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