Gunter 2
The Gunter 2 is a four-seat hatchback vehicle in DayZ. To get it running, you need 4 Gunter 2 Wheels, 1 Car Battery, 1 Spark Plug, and 1 Car Radiator filled with water. Optional parts include doors, hood, trunk door, and headlights.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Gunter 2, known in-game as the Civilian Hatchback, is a ground vehicle in DayZ. It is based on the Volkswagen Golf MKII and is one of the faster civilian cars. It has 4 seats, 300 cargo slots, and performs well on roads, though it can struggle with steep grades or rough terrain.
In-game description
“The Gunter 2, known in-game as the Civilian Hatchback, is a vehicle in DayZ.”
Main Uses
- Travel quickly across the map
- Move loot, supplies, and vehicle parts
- Transport up to 4 players
- Store up to 300 slots of cargo
- Use as a fast civilian road vehicle
- Recover and repair as part of vehicle progression
How to use this item
Get a Gunter 2 running
The Gunter 2 needs wheels, a battery, a spark plug, a radiator, fuel, and radiator water before it can be driven safely.
- Find a Gunter 2 spawn.
- Install 4 Gunter 2 Wheels.
- Install 1 Car Battery.
- Install 1 Spark Plug.
- Install 1 Car Radiator.
- Fill the radiator with water.
- Add fuel with a Jerrycan or Gasoline Canister.
- Start the vehicle and drive carefully.
Fill the radiator
The Gunter 2 needs water in its Car Radiator to avoid engine damage.
- Install the Car Radiator.
- Use a Jerrycan, Canteen, Plastic Bottle, Cooking Pot, or other water container.
- Fill the radiator with water.
- Avoid driving with low radiator water for long periods.
Drive the Gunter safely
The Gunter 2 is fast and responsive, but still needs careful driving to avoid ruining parts or crashing.
- Use roads when possible.
- Slow down before turns.
- Avoid redlining the engine for long periods.
- Be careful on steep hills and rough terrain.
- Carry spare water, fuel, and repair tools when possible.
How to get Gunter 2
- Search villages, towns, and isolated points of interest.
- Check vehicle spawn areas and road routes.
- Look for incomplete Gunter 2 vehicles that can be repaired with the correct parts.
- Use a map or vehicle spawn route if you are searching for a specific car.
- Bring vehicle parts with you if you plan to recover one.
Spawn info
- • The Gunter 2 can be found in villages, towns, and isolated points of interest.
- • It appears in red, black, and blue variants.
- • The wiki lists it as uncommon.
Important notes
- The Gunter 2 requires 4 Gunter 2 Wheels, 1 Car Battery, 1 Spark Plug, and 1 Car Radiator.
- The Car Radiator must be filled with water before driving safely.
- Fuel can be added with a Jerrycan or Gasoline Canister.
- Optional parts include front doors, rear doors, hood, trunk door, and 2 Headlight Bulbs.
- The Gunter 2 has 4 seats and 300 cargo slots.
- It is one of the faster civilian vehicles in DayZ.
- It performs best on roads and can struggle on steep grades or rough terrain.
- Vehicles can be buggy or unstable on high-population servers, so drive carefully.
- Avoid redlining the engine, especially while accelerating hard, climbing, or driving off-road.