The Canis Mesa is a four-door SUV appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
The Mesa previously appeared in the 3D Universe as a two-door SUV of similar styling.
Description[]
Grand Theft Auto VI[]
A red Mesa can be seen driving along the Keys Causeway in an official screenshot of the Leonida Keys.
Influence[]
As with its 3D Universe counterpart, the Mesa heavily resembles a Jeep Wrangler, specifically the 2007–2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, while the front fascia and grille resemble that of a UAZ-469.
Design[]
The Mesa is depicted as a four-door SUV of relatively compact proportions. Its boxy styling, rugged plastic accents, and elevated ride height give it a unique appearance suited for off-roading purposes, though not to the extent of its off-road oriented counterpart.
In naturally generated examples, the Mesa may spawn with or without a black roof cover, which features a non-functioning third brake light mounted on its rear. The rear hatch is uniquely hinged on its side and will swing to the right when opened.
The SUV is only painted with a primary color, which also affects the stitching on the interior. Its stock wheels bear the same rim pattern as the "Mudslinger" offroad wheels available in Los Santos Customs, but the detail on the center is slightly larger and has more bolt details on the surrounding.
Performance[]
The Mesa has an average top speed and good acceleration due to its light weight. However, it has a wide turning radius and needs to be driven moderately. The vehicle performs well off-road due to its full 4WD drivetrain and light weight, and it has excellent torque which allows it to climb very steep hills. Durability is excellent, as the vehicle is able to take considerable abuse from gunfire and collisions before the engine fails. The Mesa is also capable of an impressive amount of momentum once it gathers speed, rivalling larger cars such as the Emperor in its ability to force its way through obstacles and roadblocks.
It appears to be powered by a V6, coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a front engine, all wheel drive layout (10%-90%, front to rear torque distribution).
Variants[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 A Crusader in Grand Theft Auto V and Online. |
Crusader | A variant of the Mesa utilized by the Military featuring a unique camo livery. Appears exclusively in and around Fort Zancudo in Grand Theft Auto V and Online. | |
  A snowy Mesa in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Mesa (snow) | Snowed variant of the Mesa appearing exclusively during the Prologue and Bury the Hatchet in Grand Theft Auto V. | |
  An off-road Mesa in Grand Theft Auto V and Online. |
Mesa (off-road) | Lifted variant of the Mesa capable of more dedicated off-roading activities. Largely used by Merryweather Security in Grand Theft Auto V and Online. |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $250 | $500 | |
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $1,250 | $5,250 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $3,125 | $8,750 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $5,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $8,750 | $24,500 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $12,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $250 | $500 | |
| Street Brakes | $5,000 | $10,000 | ||
| Sport Brakes | $6,750 | $13,500 | ||
| Race Brakes | $8,750 | $17,500 | ||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $2,250 | $4,500 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $3,125 | $6,250 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $4,500 | $9,000 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $8,375 | $16,750 | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | |
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | - | |
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $200 | $400 |
| Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | - | |
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $3,750 | ||
| 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 | - | - | |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $3,000 | |
| 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 | $250 | $500 | |
| Street Transmission | $7,375 | $14,750 | ||
| Sports Transmission | $8,125 | $16,250 | ||
| Race Transmission | $10,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Turbo | No Turbo | $1,250 | $2,500 | |
| Turbo Tuning | $6,250 | $35,000 | ||
| 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[]
A Mesa with rear bed cap. (Rear quarter view)
A Mesa without rear bed cap. (Rear quarter view)
The Mesa erroneously used as the Main image for the off-road variant on Rockstar Games Social Club.
A Mesa in a screenshot from the Leonida Keys section of the game's promotional website.
Design[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Fairly common around Los Santos.
- Spawns around Blaine County and other rural areas.
- Spawns in the parking lot at the Korean Plaza.
- Spawns in Two Hoots Falls in Tongva Valley, Los Santos County, San Andreas.
- Spawns in the parking lot at the Rebel Radio Building on Route 68 in Grand Senora Desert, Blaine County.
- Spawns fairly commonly in Paleto Bay.
- Parked next to the curb of the Paleto Tattoo parlor on Duluoz Avenue in Paleto Bay.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Can commonly be found around Blaine County and Los Santos.
Enhanced version
- May spawn outside each of the three Fort Zancudo hangars --3499, 3497, A2-- in Matte Foilage Green (Matte) (155) color as of the Smuggler's Run update.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Sells for $3,000 at Los Santos Customs.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Mesa uses the "Pop" group which plays Non-Stop-Pop FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Mesa uses the "Pop" group which can play:
Specifications[]
Model[]
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | mesa
|
mesa
|
MESA
|
MESA
|
Mesa | 1
|
|
Population[]
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online |
|
|
100 | None | None |
Handling[]
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | 130 / 80.6 | 5 | N/A | AWD (90% rear, 10% front) | 2400 / 5280 |
Audio[]
| Horns | Engine | Police scanner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model | Category | Color | |||
| GTA V and Online | horn_list_suv_pickup
|
suv_5_us_v8
|
Canis | Mesa | SUV | None |
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA V | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) | PearlescentPearlescentPearlescent color (3) | WheelsWheelsWheel/tertiary color (4) | TrimTrimTrim/quaternary color (5) | AccentAccentAccent/quinary color (6) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Metallic Anthracite Grey (Metallic) | 11 Metallic Anthracite Grey (Metallic) | 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 2 Metallic Black Steel (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 23 Worn Silver Grey (Worn) | 23 Worn Silver Grey (Worn) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 31 Metallic Grace Red (Metallic) | 31 Metallic Grace Red (Metallic) | 36 Metallic Sunrise Orange (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 34 Metallic Cabernet Red (Metallic) | 34 Metallic Cabernet Red (Metallic) | 31 Metallic Grace Red (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 62 Metallic Dark Blue (Metallic) | 62 Metallic Dark Blue (Metallic) | 68 Metallic Surf Blue (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 93 Metallic Champagne (Metallic) | 48 Worn Dark Red (Worn) | 106 Metallic Sun Bleeched Sand (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 10 Metallic Gun Metal (Metallic) | 55 Matte Lime Green (Matte) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 54 Metallic Gasoline Blue Green (Metallic) | 54 Metallic Gasoline Blue Green (Metallic) | 54 Metallic Gasoline Blue Green (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 65 Metallic Mariner Blue (Metallic) | 65 Metallic Mariner Blue (Metallic) | 65 Metallic Mariner Blue (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 66 Metallic Harbor Blue (Metallic) | 66 Metallic Harbor Blue (Metallic) | 60 Worn Sea Wash (Worn) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 67 Metallic Diamond Blue (Metallic) | 67 Metallic Diamond Blue (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 37 Metallic Classic Gold (Metallic) | 37 Metallic Classic Gold (Metallic) | 105 Metallic Beach Sand (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 7 Metallic Shadow Silver (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 28 Metallic Torino Red (Metallic) | 28 Metallic Torino Red (Metallic) | 113 Worn Honey Beige (Worn) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) |
Trivia[]
General[]
- The name of the vehicle is a reference of the geological formation of the same name, an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. It takes its name from its characteristic table-top shape. As an off road vehicle, the name implies it can pass through mesa areas easily.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- The topless Mesa was originally intended to be purchasable on the Warstock Cache & Carry website, as seen in the website's files.[1]
- In GTA Online races, the Mesa can be selected in both Off-Road and SUV races.
References[]
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