Bravado Rumpo

The Bravado Rumpo is a van featured in both the 3D and HD Universes of the Grand Theft Auto series. Manufactured by Bravado in the HD Universe, it serves as a common workhorse vehicle. The Rumpo is one of the vehicles confirmed to return in Grand Theft Auto 6.

Overview / Description

The Bravado Rumpo has maintained a consistent design philosophy throughout the series as an average-sized van capable of carrying four occupants. It is a common sight in the various cities featured in the franchise, from Liberty City to Los Santos. The manufacturer, Bravado, is presented as a copy of the real-world American car maker Dodge¹, though the Rumpo itself takes inspiration from other brands. Its role in the game world is primarily that of a utility or commercial vehicle, often seen with company liveries.

Design and Appearance

Known for its consistent boxy design, the Rumpo has seen a few iterations. In the HD Universe, its design is an inverse of the Speedo, primarily resembling the Ford E-Series² with design cues from the Chevrolet Express LS³. The front end is characterized by a large chrome grille with dual rectangular headlights. The sides are denoted by smooth body lines, rectangular mirror wings, and impressed paneling on the rear compartment. The rear features two large doors with square windows. Its interior is shared with other vans and various trucks in the game.

In the 3D Universe, its appearance varied. In Grand Theft Auto III, it resembled a first-generation Dodge Ram Van⁴. In later 3D Universe games like Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, it inherited the high-roof design of the Pony from GTA III, resembling a first-generation Fiat Ducato⁵.

A notable variant is the Weazel News Rumpo, which spawns with a specific media livery but no specialized equipment.

Performance

In Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, the Rumpo has average acceleration compared to other vans, though this can be improved with a turbocharger. In GTA Online, it has a top speed of 160.13 km/h (99.500 mph), making 5th fastest in the vans category⁶. It is somewhat agile and corners easily at low speeds, and its high ground clearance allows it to cover rough ground with ease. It features a rear-wheel-drive layout powered by what appears to be a single-cam engine mated to a five-speed gearbox.

In the 3D Universe, its performance characteristics varied. The GTA III version was fairly fast but had a tendency to tip over during hard cornering. The redesigned version in Vice City and San Andreas handled much like the smaller Pony but was prone to jolting and tipping on bumpy roads due to its height and stiff suspension.

Modifications / Customization

In Grand Theft Auto Online, the Rumpo can be customized at Los Santos Customs. Players can apply performance upgrades, including a turbocharger. As of the Heists update, the Weazel News livery can be added or removed at a mod shop, though the base color of the liveried van cannot be changed.

Acquisition / Locations

The Bravado Rumpo is a recurring sight across numerous entries in the Grand Theft Auto series, with its presence most notable in industrial and urban environments.

Grand Theft Auto III:

• Commonly found throughout Portland.
• Parked beside 8-Ball's bomb shop in Harwood.
• Another unit rests near the northwest side of the Liberty City Sawmill in Trenton.
• Becomes available at the Import/Export garage after all required vehicles are delivered.
• Occasionally spawns outside Capital Autos in Harwood in the Definitive Edition.
• Primarily seen in Portland traffic, but also appears in Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City:

• Found between two buildings west of the Boatyard in Viceport.
• Another parked unit is located behind the Malibu Club.
• Frequently spawns in Viceport, Little Havana, and around Escobar International Airport.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas:

• Regularly seen in and around Ocean Docks.
• One spawn near the entrance to Hunter Quarry, between Bone County and Las Venturas.
• Common in Bone County, especially near Fort Carson and Sherman Dam.
• May spawn near Regular Tom or parked beside Jay’s Diner in Tierra Robada.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories:

• Spawns in front of 8-Ball’s bomb shop in Harwood.
• Can be found in a parking spot south of the Portland View police station.
• Another unit is parked in the lot at Liberty City Memorial Stadium on Staunton Island.
• Most frequently encountered in Portland, but appears in other boroughs as well.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories:

• Parked near the northeast corner of the under-construction hotel in Downtown (featured in a mission).
• Common in Viceport, Little Havana, Little Haiti, and Downtown areas of Vice City Mainland.

Grand Theft Auto V:

• Spawns sporadically in Los Santos, both parked and in traffic.
• Sometimes emerges from a factory near the Vespucci Helipad, alongside vehicles like the Mule and Pony.
• Occasionally found parked outside the Grove Street Garage.
• The Weazel News version is unlocked after the mission "Paparazzo - Reality Check."
• Another unit can be spotted in Vinewood Hills, parked in a driveway on South Mo Milton Drive.

Grand Theft Auto Online:

• Frequently found in both urban and rural areas.
• Commonly seen around the docks and industrial zones.
• Consistent spawn across from the liquor store near the Paleto Bay Sheriff’s station.
• Purchasable for $13,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos (unlocked post-Heists update).
• Weazel News version also spawns during missions and in the open world.

Grand Theft Auto VI:

• Confirmed appearance in the first GTA 6 trailer, shown driving along a highway in the state of Leonida.

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Trivia

• "Rumpo" is a British English slang term for sexual intercourse. The first mission in GTA III requiring the vehicle humorously involves collecting stolen pornographic magazines.
• A wrecked blue Rumpo appears in Rockstar North's game Manhunt.
• In Grand Theft Auto V, before the Heists update, entering a Los Santos Customs garage with the Rumpo would incorrectly state its manufacturer as Grotti.