Overview
The Contender is a Grand Theft Auto suv modelled on the Ford Expedition. Rockstar has not shown or named the Contender for GTA 6, so everything below is drawn from its real-world basis and its history across the series — not from confirmed GTA 6 detail.
History in the GTA Series
The Contender appeared in GTA V (2013) as a full-size SUV/truck hybrid. Its rugged proportions and body-on-frame construction made it durable in collisions and useful for off-road excursions. In GTA Online, the Contender was a practical crew vehicle with decent performance.
Pickup trucks have occupied an important niche in GTA since the franchise first introduced open-bed vehicles. The Contender specifically evolved from GTA's lineage of capable off-road trucks, carving a space between the Sandking's extreme off-road focus and the civilian commuter trucks. In GTA Online, modified Contenders became favorites in off-road racing circuits, where their balanced handling and generous ground clearance provided consistent performance without the unpredictability of dedicated mud trucks. The vehicle's popularity grew further when players discovered its effectiveness as an impromptu technical vehicle in adversary modes.
What We Actually Know About It in GTA 6
Rockstar has not shown or named the Contender for GTA 6. It dates to the HD-era games (from GTA V (2013)), so something like it is plausible, though nothing about a GTA 6 version is official. No official source gives a top speed, acceleration, handling rating, price, spawn location or customization list for the Contender in GTA 6 — the in-game economy and traffic spawns have not been shown at that level of detail. As a suv you can reasonably expect ride height and bulk traded against cornering sharpness; past GTA games let you find vehicles like this in traffic, buy them from in-game websites, or earn them through missions, and we expect something similar. Once the game is out we will replace this with verified detail — until then, any exact mph figure, dollar price, street location or upgrade menu quoted for it is invented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Contender confirmed for GTA 6?
No. Rockstar has not shown or named the Contender for GTA 6. It has appeared in the GTA series before, so something like it is plausible, but nothing about its GTA 6 form is official yet.
What is the Contender based on in real life?
It is modelled on the Ford Expedition.
How fast is the Contender in GTA 6, and what does it cost?
Unknown. Rockstar has not released any GTA 6 vehicle stats or prices. Any figure quoted for it right now is a guess.
Last updated May 31, 2026. For the full searchable database, visit our Vehicles Wiki.