The Declasse Asea (pronounced Ah-SAY-uh) is a compact four-door sedan in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design[]
The Asea features a tall, narrow body that is significantly inspired from the 2007-2011 Chevrolet Aveo (T250) sedan, with minor influences from the 2008-2012 Dacia Logan, seen at the front fascia and rear trunk with a high rear decklid. The headlights might also be inspired by the ninth generation Mitsubishi Galant or the second generation Nissan Stagea. The tail lights resemble the 1999-2003 Volkswagen Bora/Jetta. The overall short proportions of the rear might have been inspired by the Suzuki Aerio/Liana.
In terms of main aesthetics, the Asea is a relatively basic sedan with a rather wide and tall body, where the front bumper features three meshed intakes roughly occupying three quarters of the car's width, followed by protruding lower quarters and a license plate above the central intake. On the upper area, there is a large meshed grille bearing the Declasse badge in the center, along with plastic inset housings beside the grille, each one having a large circular light on the inner side and two smaller ones on the outer side. The small hood bulges upwards lightly, and increases in height as it gets to the windshield.
The sides of the car has character lines mainly on the front doors, with the wheel wells and the skirting area bulging slightly to the outside, while the other character line spans the entire length of the car, until it gets to the rear effortlessly. The greenhouse area is traditional in design and has plastic trimmings around the windows, on the inner pillars and beside the roof panel, as well as body-colored mirror wings placed on the front.
The rear section is mainly dominated by the trunk bearing the corresponding Declasse badges and silver lettering displaying its name, with a characteristic ridged formation on the lower side. Each side of the car has the corresponding tail lights with plastic fittings around them, with large brake lights, upper marker lights and lower reverse/turning lights. The bumper has a slanted profile at the bottom side and holds a license plate on the center, situated under the trunk lid. A small exhaust pipe can be seen on the driver side, under the bumper. The Asea uses Presidente light textures.
The interior of the car is shared with vehicles like the Schafter and the Tailgater, but on closer inspection of the interior, the player can see a digital clock near the windshield.
The car is only painted with a single color, which also affects the interior stitching. It uses a set of split five-spoke rims also shared with the Minivan, the Stanier and the FQ 2.
Performance[]
The Asea appears to have a lot more brake-horsepower than its larger counterpart, the Premier. It is powered by a V8-cover engine, coupled to what sounds to be a 5-speed manual gearbox. Being a front wheel drive vehicle, it has incredible capabilities to make maneuvers such as J-Turns and U-Turns, which a normal RWD vehicle would potentially struggle at. The power from the vehicle can be seen majorly when setting off quickly, a notable amount of wheel-spin will reveal the car's power, but also shows the car's traction is minimal, compared to the Premier. Deformation is rather average for a car of its size; the car tends to show slight deformation after 3–5 frontal crashes, though the crumple zones of the vehicle don't pose a threat to the vehicle's handling or turning line, seen as the crumple zones appear around the front/rear bumpers and greenhouse area.
Overall, the Asea is a good pick for an average sedan, given its high power output, superb handling and average capabilities, however the car proves to fall on traction and braking, mostly because of the front-wheel drivetrain.
Variants[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special variants | |||
 The snowy Asea in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Asea (snow) | Snowy variant of the Asea appearing exclusively during Bury the Hatchet in Grand Theft Auto V. | |
Modifications[]
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $100 | $200 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $500 | $4,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $1,250 | $7,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $2,000 | $12,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $3,500 | $21,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $5,000 | $30,000 | |||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $100 | $200 | ||
| Street Brakes | $2,000 | $4,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $2,700 | $5,400 | |||
| Race Brakes | $3,500 | $7,000 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $250 | $500 |   | |
| Custom Front Splitter | $500 | $1,000 |   | ||
| Exposed Intercooler | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Rally Bumper | $1,000 | $2,000 |   | ||
| Stickerbomb Bumper | $1,300 | $2,600 |   | ||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $900 | $1,800 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $1,250 | $2,500 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $1,800 | $3,600 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $3,350 | $6,700 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 |   | |
| Titanium Tuner Exhaust | $375 | $750 |   | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Fenders | Stock Left Fender | $150 | $300 |   | |
| Stickerbomb Left Fender | $450 | $900 |   | ||
| Stock Right Fender | $150 | $300 |   | ||
| Stickerbomb Right Fender | $450 | $900 |   | ||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $150 | $300 |   | |
| Carbon Hood | $325 | $650 |   | ||
| Stickerbomb Hood | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Stickerbomb & Bonnet Bra | $875 | $1,750 |   | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $100 | $200 | |
| Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $1,500 | |||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $50 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $50 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $50 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $75 | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $150 | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
| Roofs | Stock Roof | $100 | $200 |   | |
| Carbon Roof & Trunk | $350 | $700 |   | ||
| Stickerbomb Roof & Trunk | $575 | $1,150 |   | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $1,200 | ||
| Spoilers | None | $150 | $300 |   | |
| GT Wing | $275 | $550 |   | ||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $100 | $200 | ||
| Street Transmission | $2,950 | $5,900 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $3,250 | $6,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $4,000 | $8,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $500 | $1,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $2,500 | $30,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | - | ||
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | |||
Gallery[]
Design[]
Images[]
Locations[]
The Asea is one of the rarest vehicles in the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, but appears on the streets in the enhanced version.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- At the end of What Lies Beneath (Strangers and Freaks). It is available at the docks parking lot when the player approaches Abigail Mathers after collecting all of the submarine parts. It can be obtained if Abigail is killed.
- Can be found on the streets of Mission Row, Strawberry and Pillbox Hill (enhanced version only).
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- In the tutorial race Mall Or Nothing, the Asea is one of the selectable vehicles. If the player wins, the Asea can be kept.
- Sometimes spawns in Mission Row, Strawberry and Pillbox Hill (enhanced version only).
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $12,000 after The Business Update.
- No longer available in the enhanced versions of the game; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Tow Truck Service – This vehicle may be randomly selected to be stolen and delivered to the player's Salvage Yard to be disassembled for parts.
Notable Owners[]
- Abigail Mathers owns a grey Asea, as seen in What Lies Beneath.
- Lester Crest owns a blue Asea, as seen in the Scope Out set-up mission for The Fleeca Job and in The Bogdan Problem.
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The Asea sells for $1,200 at Los Santos Customs.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Asea uses the "Dance" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Asea uses the "Dance" group which can play:
- FlyLo FM
- Soulwax FM
- Los Santos Underground Radio (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- Music Locker Radio (Enhanced Editions only)
- Media Player (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Specifications[]
Model[]
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | asea
|
asea
|
ASEA
|
ASEA
|
Asea | 1
|
|
Population[]
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | Poor |
None | 70 | None |
|
Handling[]
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | 145 / 89.9 | 5 | N/A | FWD | 1400 / 3080 |
Audio[]
| Horns | Engine | Police scanner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model | Category | Color | |||
| GTA V and Online | horn_list_hatchback
|
hatchback_4_eur_4cyl
|
Declasse | Asea | 4-door Sedan | N/A |
Language[]
| English | Chinese (Traditional) | Chinese (Simplified) | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Mexican | Polish | Portuguese | Russian | Spanish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | Asea | 海致 | 海致 | Asea | Asea | Asea | アセア | 아세아 | Asea | Asea | Asea | Asea | Asea |
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA V and Online | Primary | Secondary | Pearlescent | Wheels | Trim | Accent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 7 Metallic Shadow Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 3 Metallic Dark Silver (Metallic) | 3 Metallic Dark Silver (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 31 Metallic Grace Red (Metallic) | 27 Metallic Red (Metallic) | 31 Metallic Grace Red (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 29 Metallic Formula Red (Metallic) | 34 Metallic Cabernet Red (Metallic) | 28 Metallic Torino Red (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 7 Metallic Shadow Silver (Metallic) | 7 Metallic Shadow Silver (Metallic) | 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 52 Metallic Olive Green (Metallic) | 49 Metallic Dark Green (Metallic) | 52 Metallic Olive Green (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 49 Metallic Dark Green (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 49 Metallic Dark Green (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 62 Metallic Dark Blue (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 63 Metallic Saxony Blue (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 112 Metallic Frost White (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 112 Metallic Frost White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' |
Trivia[]
General[]
- The Asea, along with the Benefactor Panto, features optional stickerbomb modifications, a common decorating trend for young people.
- The name may be a reference to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as the Chevrolet Aveo is a popular vehicle in many Southeast Asian countries.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- Like some vehicles in GTA V, the car has two seams defining where the front and rear bumpers should split if shot or damaged. The bumpers actually split from the lower seams.
- In the original version, the steering wheel features a Declasse badge. However, in the enhanced version, it has a blank steering wheel.
See Also[]
- Unnamed GTA VI Declasse compact car – A Declasse compact car inspired by a newer generation Chevrolet Aveo, due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
- Premier - Another compact sedan also manufactured by Declasse in the HD Universe.