The Karin Rebel is a two-door pickup truck featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
Description[]
Grand Theft Auto VI[]
The Rebel appeared in the September 2022 GTA VI leaks, across three clips. In one clip, it is seen twice, driving past Lucia at an intersection near Cipher Mall in Rockridge, Vice City, in red and blue.[1] In the other two clips, the Rebel is more prominently displayed, outside the Rockridge Community Resource Center in Rockridge. In one, Lucia is shown entering the passenger side of the truck,[2] and in the other, she is in the passenger seat, aiming a gun out of the back window.[3]
Across the three clips, the Rebel has seemingly undergone a multitude of design changes.
The Rebel later made its first official appearance in a screenshot on the Grassrivers section of the game's promotional website, shown driving through Watson Bay.
Influence[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The truck features a very linear design similar to that of the fourth generation Toyota Hilux (N50/60/70), more specifically the Xtracab SR5 4x4, as seen in the extended cab, extended fenders, as well as the raised off-road suspension. The front fascia takes more influence from the third-generation Hilux (N30/40) models, with the circular headlights taken from the 1979–1981 models, while the grille is taken from the 1982–1983 models. The rear quarter of the vehicle and some additional details resemble those of the Datsun/Nissan 720 and the second-generation Mitsubishi Triton (K00/10/20/30).
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Rebel is a compact 2-door pickup truck which inherits the general design and role previously filled by the Bobcat in the 3D Universe (the HD Universe Bobcat is redesigned into a full-size pickup). On the front end, the truck features a flat chrome bumper spanning the entire width of the lower area and mounts a plate holder on the centre, while an open section can be seen below. The upper area has a black rectangular grille with four horizontal elements behind the five inner vertical ones, housing square fog lamps on the outer squared sections and the manufacturer badge beside the driver-side lamp. Next to the grille are black sections that are slightly larger than the grille itself, each one housing a circular headlamp within the squared section and vertical amber signals on the outermost borders. The bonnet is relatively flat and has two body lines aligned with the innermost borders of the headlamp housings. The Rebel and all its variants use Sabre Turbo light textures.
On the sides, the truck features plain fender panelling with slightly flared front arches and black square mirrors near the front end, while large silver/chrome steps can be seen spanning the wheelbase of the truck. The spartan cabin has room for two occupants, bearing black trim around the windows and vertical rear-quarter windows, whose bottom edge is in line with the bottom edge of the door handle. Dual exhaust tubes can be seen on the driver side, below the side step and below the truck bed.
The rear is predominated by a medium-sized load bed area with the same flared arches as the front fenders, an impressed area near the top which leaves a ledge at the top of the body for the load bed area, and "REBEL 4x4" markings seen on the rear quarters. The rear end of the truck features a tailgate with an impressed area and large embossed lettering of the manufacturer KARIN (in a similar manner to the embossed TOYOTA lettering on the rear of the real-life Hilux), as well as silver badges on the lower corners of the tailgate. The outer edges house rectangular rear lamp units, and has no rear bumper or license plate.
The underside of the truck denotes its aftermarket "lift kit", having blue shocks and red springs similar to the Sandkings (both the SWB and XL variants), as well as parallel trailling arms appearing to run from the centre, towards each end of the axles.
The interior shares a similar interior to that of the Bobcat XL, sharing the same dial set in the enhanced version. It is also fitted with a CB radio, and occasional trucker chatter can be heard regardless of whether the main radio is turned on or off. The chatter will only play if playing as Trevor and in Blaine County.
The Rebel may spawn with certain accessories:
- A bull bar option on the front end, which may be either a rectangular one similar to the one of the Patriot or a trapezium-shaped frame with non-functional fog/rally lamps.
- A six-point roll bar on the truck bed, which may appear with four spotlights on top, mounted just behind the cab.
The general bodywork is painted with the primary colour, while the "REBEL 4x4" markings are painted with the secondary one. The truck appears with eight spoke wheels wrapped in high-profile off-road tyres.
Grand Theft Auto VI[]
As seen in leaked footage,[2] the Rebel in Grand Theft Auto VI features a number of small but significant exterior design improvements compared to its iteration in Grand Theft Auto V and Online. The door handles have been lowered to a more conventional position, while the edges of the side windows are now more rounded, featuring realistic rubber weather-stripping trim. The side steps have also been redesigned, now including a black, textured grip. Furthermore, a skid plate appears to have been added to the rear end, and the "REBEL 4x4" marking on the driver's side rear quarter bed has replaced the "4x4 REBEL" marking on the passenger side, with both sides of the bed now sharing the "REBEL 4x4" label. The leaked footage of Lucia aiming a gun out of the truck's rear window also shows a more detailed and realistic bed interior.[3]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
On road, the Rebel has ample acceleration and a reasonable top speed in line with other trucks. It stays flat in the corners for a truck with its size and height, and is somewhat sporty. Its ride, however, is stiff and punishing.
Off road, the Rebel is easily one of the best off-road vehicles in the game. Its high ground clearance, 4-wheel drive and large off-road tyres allow it to negotiate hills and rocks with ease, and it has little chance of a rollover. Its engine provides ample power, and will easily cause wheel spin when going up steep and slippery hills, but if the driver feathers the throttle, the Rebel will make use of all of its grip well and climb hills easily. The Rebel can reach relatively high speeds on off-road environments, and landing right from jumps has the suspension taking in all the impact, leaving the body undamaged. The truck has a short wheelbase, although "beaching" the truck is still a danger the driver must watch, especially when rock climbing with the truck.
The Rebel is powered by a V8 engine as indicated by the cover and badge, coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a front engine, all wheel drive layout (30% front, 70% rear). The truck uses a high-revving and roary diesel sound, similar to the Rancher XL, the Landstalker and the Cavalcade.
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 30% FWD 70% RWD |
2400 / 5291 | 80 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | V8 (Badging) | 4x4 (AWD) | N/A | N/A |
| 6.8 Seconds | 85 / 136 | 5 | F4F4Front engine, all wheel drive V8 (Cover) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Variants[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
  The Rusty Rebel in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Rusty Rebel | A rusted version of the Rebel in GTA V, with additional optional modifications available. | |
  The Technical in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Technical | An armed version of the Rusty Rebel in GTA Online, featuring machine gun turret on the rear bed. | Added as part of the Heists update for GTA Online. |
  The Technical Aqua in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Technical Aqua | An amphibious version of the Technical in GTA Online, adding two flotation tanks on the both sides of the bed and a motorboat engine on the back. | Added as part of the Import/Export update for GTA Online. |
  The Technical Custom in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Technical Custom | A clean version of the Technical in GTA Online with further customization options available through Bunker Research, including armor plating and upgraded weaponry for the rear. | Added as part of the Gunrunning update for GTA 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 | $875 | ||
| 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 | $700 | |
| 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[]
Design[]
Images[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Official Screenshots[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
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Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
In comparison to its rusty variant, the Rebel is quite rare to find, though it may be common for a while when it spawns:
- Commonly seen driving around Blaine County.
- Spawn at the Paleto Forest Sawmill in the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.
- Spawns more often when driving a Bobcat XL.
- Used by rival members of the Varrios Los Aztecas or Marabunta Grande during Trevor's Arms Trafficking Ground missions.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $22,000 as part of The "I'm Not a Hipster" Update.
- No longer available in the enhanced versions of the game; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
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Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V and Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Rebel uses the "Punk" group which plays Channel X.
Trivia[]
- The name Rebel could be a reference to the Toyota Hilux's infamous use as both a transport and an improvised armed fighting vehicle (colloquially known as a technical) by numerous rebel/insurgent forces around the world. Notable examples of this include the "Toyota War" that occurred on the border between Chad and Libya in 1987, during which Chadian troops fitted Toyota pickup trucks with mounted weapons, or the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia (famously dramatized as the novel and film Black Hawk Down).
- The 2008 film Rambo features a tribe called the "Karen Rebels"; the manufacturer and the name of the truck in Grand Theft Auto V is possibly a reference.
See Also[]
- Rusty Rebel – Rusty variant.
- Technical – Armed counterpart of the Rusty Rebel.