The off-road variant of the Canis Mesa is a four-door off-road SUV featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
This SUV is a special lifted variant of the standard Mesa based on the Jeep J8, which is primarily used by Merryweather Security. This variant features various off-road enhancements such as reinforced bumpers, skid plates, a winch, separate side steps and a full tubular exo-skeleton with a roof rack and high-power lamps on the roof, and the extra front bull bar. The SUV also has sections of the body and wheel arches removed to provide capacity for larger wheels & tires and to allow for greater lateral suspension travel. To afford the SUV water-wading capability, a snorkel has been fitted. Like the regular Mesa, it may spawn with or without a solid roof, although this component is paintable, along with a permanent spare tire over the tailgate.
The primary color of the Mesa is applied on the body and the solid roof extra, while the secondary color is applied to the external exo-skeleton, bumpers and the spare wheel's rim. The SUV shares the wheel design with the Sandking XL, sharing the rim design with the "Six Gun" muscle wheels available in Los Santos Customs.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Merryweather variant is slightly inferior in terms of performance to the standard variant, but makes up for the shortcoming with its improved off-roading capabilities and durability. It is capable of reaching decent top speeds, but its high center of gravity could make it prone to tipping over quite easily, an issue which can easily be rectified by lowering the suspension at Los Santos Customs. It is fairly hard to damage a large amount, due to its protective tubular exoskeleton. Performance-wise, it is equipped with impressive torque, allowing it to climb near-vertical hills, giving it much ability to surpass the standard Mesa.
Despite featuring a mounted snorkel, the Merryweather variant cannot be submerged in deep water. This is because the exhaust, the game's way of determining whether a vehicle should cut out or not when submerged in water, is beneath the body of the truck and as such, the truck has a very low tolerance of water. The Duneloader and Half-track can traverse deep water as the snorkel is considered an exhaust by the game, allowing it to travel deep water without cutting out.
It appears to be powered by a V8 engine (as suggested by the engine cover), coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a front engine, all wheel drive layout (10%-90%, front to rear torque distribution).
GTA V and Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 81 / 130 | 5 | N/A | AWD 10% FWD 90% RWD |
2400 / 5291 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4WD (AWD) | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | F4 V8 (Cover) | RWD (original version) AWD |
Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Gallery[]
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Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Minor Turbulence – Numerous Mesas appear in the Cargo Plane during said mission. One can use the Mesa to bail out of the rear of the plane, counting towards the mission's gold medal objectives.
- The Wrap Up – Numerous Mesas appear in the parking lot of the Kortz Center, they can be used as a getaway car.
- Meltdown – Merryweather forces attacking Michael's home will arrive in Mesas.
- The Third Way – Waves of Merryweather soldiers will arrive at the foundry using Mesas.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Heists[]
- Prison Break
- The Prison Break – A pair of all-red Mesas can be seen near the Sandy Shores Airfield for the player with the "Demolitions" role. A third black one is seen with the Merryweather guards near the target Buzzard Attack Chopper.
- Humane Raid
- Humane Raid - Insurgents – Pursuing Mesas can be seen when the crew takes the Insurgent and its armed variant.
- Humane Raid - Valkyrie – Various Mesas can be seen at the Los Santos Naval Port guarding the area where the Valkyrie is stored.
- Humane Raid - Deliver EMP – Three Mesas can be seen at the end of the setup, responding to the incident while the crew evades them unnoticed in a Humane Labs and Research Boxville.
- The Humane Labs Raid – Mesas are used by enemies in an attempt to intercept the ground team.
Import/Export[]
- Special Vehicle Work: End of Transmission – Several Mesas will spawn as roadblock vehicles inside the Palmer-Taylor Power Station and chasing the crew's Armored Boxville on Blaine County.
Gunrunning[]
- Five Mobile Operations
- Severe Weather Patterns – Various Mesas can be seen pursuing and blocking roads in an attempt to intercept the crew using Dune FAVs.
- Offshore Assets – Several Mesas may be seen chasing the crew's APC once they reach to land.
- Cover Blown – All-green Mesas, as well as standard-colored ones, can be seen pursuing and creating roadblocks attempting to slow down the crew using the Hauler Custom with a Mobile Operations Center attached to it.
- Mole Hunt – Various Mesas can be seen trying to intercept the crew using Weaponized Tampas.
- Data Breach – Various Mesas can be seen blocking the tunnels and attempting to intercept the crew once they acquire the Oppressors.
The Doomsday Heist[]
- The Doomsday Heist
- Act I
- The Data Breaches – Mesas can be seen near the end of the mission, when the crew defends the IAA Facility with the remote turrets.
- Act III
- Setup: Rescue Agent 14 – Fewer Mesas can be seen guarding the Pacific Allied Shipyard.
- Act I
The Diamond Casino & Resort[]
- Forest Survival – Used by attacking enemies.
The Cayo Perico Heist[]
- Quarry Survival – Used by attacking enemies.
- Underpass Survival – Used by attacking enemies.
The Criminal Enterprises[]
- Ammu-Nation Contract – If the enemies are Merryweather Security, their members will chase the player in black Mesas.
Agents of Sabotage[]
- The FIB Files
- The Brute Force File
- Private Military Armor – After the player escapes the Merryweather lockup, they will be chased by three[ref?] waves of Merryweather Mesa and dark silver[ref?] Nightshark. Also, if the lockup is located at Humane Labs and Research, a black closed Merryweather Mesa will be parked next to it.
- Infiltration Equipment – If the military lockup is located in the San Chianski Mountain Range, a Mesa will be parked inside it. The player can steal the vehicle and use it as a military vehicle needed for the finale.
- The Black Box File
- Finale – An enemy desert tan Mesa will be parked on the Calafia Bridge as the player begins to escape down Cassidy Creek. Also at the same time, an olive drab Mesa will start chasing the player; this Mesa will later crash into a Buzzard.
- The Brute Force File
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
The Merryweather variant is only obtainable from the following four missions, and otherwise it never appears during the course of the entire game. Mission replays don't work and so if the player wants one after the specific mission has passed, they must start a new game or load an earlier save.
- Minor Turbulence – After Trevor crashes the Duster into the Cargo Plane and enters the jet's hold, several can be found sliding around in the cargo hold. Once the plane has to be ditched, the player can choose to get in one of the Mesas before it falls out of the plane, then drive out of the rear of the jet. It is worth mentioning that keeping the Mesa after this mission is incredibly difficult, as the player will usually land in the Alamo Sea with quite some distance to go before reaching the shore. However, if the player manages to fly over land before needing to ditch the plane, it is possible to take one of the Mesas and land on the ground without it exploding.
- The Wrap Up – Numerous Mesas can be found in the parking lot after Merryweather arrive at the Kortz Center. The player is able to obtain and keep it after the mission.
- Meltdown – When Merryweather reinforcements arrive in the Mesas, steal one and store it in Michael's garage before continuing with the mission. It will still be there post-mission.
- The Third Way: – This mission is the only instance in the game where any of the three protagonists can obtain a Merryweather variant, and is also the sole mission in the game where Franklin Clinton can obtain one. After all three protagonists exit the Foundry building, four spawn; three arrive where the Buzzard engages the player with mercenaries on board, while the fourth can be found vacant a short distance away. To obtain one, simply kill the mercenaries nearby before escaping the foundry. The mission will fail. To keep the Mesa, quit the mission. Afterwards, simply drive the Mesa to one of the safehouses or garages and store it, then start the mission again.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- As of patch 1.17[vague], those obtained during missions cannot be stored in the player's garage or modified at Los Santos Customs.
- One of the only ways to obtain a Merryweather variant for storage and modification without buying it is to call Merryweather and set mercenaries on another player for $7,500. It is best to do this method with a friend, as a random player will likely retaliate if targeted. After around one minute, mercenaries will begin spawning in Mesas near the targeted player. Steal one of the Mesas, killing the mercenaries on the player's own if necessary, then drive it to Los Santos Customs to purchase a tracker and insurance. The targeted player can also steal and store the spawned Mesa in a similar manner. Make sure no dead mercenaries are left in the vehicle (i.e. enter the Mesa through the front passenger door), otherwise it would not be able to enter any of the garages to install a tracker. If this is the case, simply take the damaged Mesa to Los Santos Customs and respray it, as this will remove the dead mercenaries from the vehicle.
- Alternatively, have another player send Merryweather after the player. It is recommended that an armored vehicle such as the Armoured Kuruma or Insurgent is used. Simply remain in the area and shoot at the soldiers approaching the player in Mesas. After a while, the Police will become alerted if continuing to kill the Mercenaries, so it is advised to simply escape after clearing the way. Once this is done, evade the Mercenaries until the player makes it to a branch of Los Santos Customs and go about insuring the new vehicle.
- Available for purchase from Warstock Cache & Carry for $87,000 as part of the Heists update.
- No longer available in the enhanced versions of the game; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Enhanced Version[]
- The Merryweather variant with bullet-proof tires is available on the SecuroServ menu in Free Mode for Associates and Bodyguards (but not VIPs and CEOs) for $5000, or for free if owned.
- It can be acquired from the Random wedge on The Lucky Wheel at The Diamond Casino & Resort.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V and Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Merryweather Mesa uses the "Rap" group which can play:
- West Coast Classics
- Radio Los Santos
- The Lab
- Blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- IFruit Radio (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Trivia[]
- The Merryweather Mesa can be modified at any Los Santos Customs in both GTA V and GTA Online. However, the bodywork cannot be modified. Furthermore, it cannot be sold as of patch 1.08.
- The Mesa's inability to be sold was fixed as of patch 1.27, however, players with existing Mesas prior to patch cannot sell them.
- As is the case with the Bodhi, when switching to high beams, the roll cage lights will activate.
- The tire size of the stock wheels is unique; It is larger than any custom wheel that can be fitted in LS Customs, slightly clipping through the ground.
- The color of the spare tire changes depending on the color selected in the Secondary Color slot at LS Customs.
- Originally, the stock wheels would retain the color of the rim used while having a custom wheel. However, it was patched in a subsequent update.
- Before its December 2022 shutdown, this could also be done through the iFruit app.
- The main image on the vehicle's Rockstar Games Social Club incorrectly shows the standard Mesa instead of the Merryweather variant.