Panto
Benefactor · Compact two-door city car
The Benefactor Panto is a compact city car designed for urban environments. Its small size and nimble handling make it ideal for navigating tight city streets and parking in cramped spaces.
Overview
The Benefactor Panto is a compact two-door city car featured in Grand Theft Auto V. Its design is inspired by the smart fortwo, characterized by its small size and rounded shape. The Panto is ideal for players who need a vehicle that can easily navigate through the congested streets of Los Santos.
Despite its diminutive size, the Panto is surprisingly versatile. It can be a fun choice for players who enjoy weaving through traffic or need a car that can fit into the smallest parking spots. However, its performance is limited compared to larger vehicles, making it less suitable for high-speed pursuits or off-road adventures.
Performance
The Panto offers moderate speed and acceleration, making it suitable for city driving but less competitive on the highway.
Customization
The Panto can be customized at Los Santos Customs, where players can enhance its performance and appearance with various modifications.
Modification categories
- Engine upgrades
- Turbo
- Armor
- Wheels & tire smoke
- Body kits
- Window tint
- Xenon lights
- Custom plates
Paint
The Panto can be customized with a wide range of paint options, allowing players to personalize its appearance to their liking.
How to Obtain
The Panto can be purchased from the in-game website Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $85,000. It is also occasionally found parked in residential areas around Los Santos.
Players may also acquire the Panto by stealing it from NPCs driving it around the city, although this method is less reliable.
Real-World Counterpart
The Benefactor Panto is primarily based on the smart fortwo, a compact city car known for its small size and efficiency. The real-world counterpart is popular in urban areas for its ability to easily navigate tight spaces and its fuel efficiency.
Notable Uses
- The Panto is often used by players looking to complete city-based missions due to its compact size.
- It is a popular choice for players participating in compact car races.
- The Panto's small size makes it a humorous choice for off-road challenges, despite its limitations.
- It is sometimes used in heists for quick getaways in urban environments.
- The Panto is often seen in traffic around the Vinewood and Rockford Hills areas.
Trivia
- The Panto is one of the smallest vehicles in Grand Theft Auto V.
- It features a unique horn sound that is different from most other vehicles in the game.
- The Panto's compact size allows it to fit into parking spaces that other vehicles cannot.
- Despite its size, the Panto can be heavily customized to improve its performance and appearance.
- The Panto is known for its humorous appearance when involved in collisions with larger vehicles.
Variants & Related Compacts
The Panto has a few in-game variants and competitors within the compact class.
- Issi — A compact car similar in size to the Panto, known for its British styling and agile handling.
- Blista — Another compact vehicle, offering a balance of speed and handling, often seen as a competitor to the Panto.
