| For the radio station, see Rebel Radio. |
- ""Because bigger ain't always better, get your hands on this compact Japanese all-terrain pickup truck. First time the non-rusted version has been available to purchase with us, so look forward to damaging it yourself.""
- ―Southern San Andreas Super Autos description.
The Karin Rebel is a two-door pickup truck featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design
Grand Theft Auto V
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).
The truck features a very linear design, similar to that of a fourth generation Toyota Hilux, however the grille takes more influence from the third generation models. The rear quarter of the vehicle in particular resembles a second generation Mitsubishi Triton. It features a chrome bumper that spans the entire width of the front and also a short distance of the front quarter area. Above the bumper there are rectangular headlamp units. Just above the front of the flared wheel arch, rear view mirrors are mounted. The Rebel and all its variants use Sabre Turbo light textures.
The main body features plain paneling, the main body line of the truck is completely straight, as evidenced by the bottom edge of the door windows. Behind the doors the cab features a window whose bottom edge is in line with the bottom edge of the door handle. The wheelbase is spanned by side steps, mounted just beneath the body. The rear section also features the same flared wheel arches. The load bed area has an impressed area near the top, leaving a ledge at the top of the body for the load bed area. The load bed area features a six-point roll bar, which may appear with four spotlights on top, mounted just behind the cab. The truck appears with eight spoke wheels wrapped in high-profile tyres.
The rear of the truck features rectangular rear lamp units, between these there is an impressed area with large embossed lettering of the manufacturer KARIN, in a similar manner to the embossed TOYOTA lettering on the rear of the Hilux. The vehicle has no rear bumper and therefore does not feature a rear licence plate.
There are two versions of the Rebel, a "standard" version and a dirtier, rustier version (referred to as the Rusty Rebel). The dirty version is far more common than the standard version, which is decidedly rare.
Some models are fitted with a CB radio, with indistinctive chatter audible occasionally.
Current Design Gallery
Performance
Grand Theft Auto V
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. The Karin Rebel seats only two in its spartan cab.
The Rebel is easily one of the best off road vehicles in the game. Its high ground clearance (thanks to the aftermarket "lift kit" it has received), 4-wheel drive and large off-road tires allow the Rebel to negotiate hills and rocks with ease, and it has little chance of a rollover.
The 4-cylinder diesel 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 off-road, 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.
Despite the real life counterpart's Toyota Hilux's invincible reliability, rusty versions of the Rebel will still occasionally have trouble starting. In conclusion, the Rebel is a practical vehicle for any environment.
GTA V 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 | F4 V8 (Cover) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Modifications
Grand Theft Auto V
| Type | Upgrade | Cost (Story) | Cost (Online) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | 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 | 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 | |
| Lights | Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $875 | |
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | - |
| Crew Emblem | N/A | $25,000 | |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $700 |
| Suspension | Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 |
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |
| Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 | |
| Transmission | Street Transmission | $7,375 | $14,750 |
| Sports Transmission | $8,125 | $16,250 | |
| Race Transmission | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Turbo | Turbo Tuning | $6,250 | $35,000 |
| Wheels | - | - | |
| Windows | Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 |
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
Image Gallery
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Variants
Rusty RebelGrand Theft Auto V |
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 The Rusty Rebel in Grand Theft Auto V. |
A rusty counterpart, dubbed "Rusty Rebel", is featured in the game. It features a wider range of visual modifications and a slightly different engine sound. |
TechnicalGrand Theft Auto Online | ||
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 The Technical in Grand Theft Auto Online. |  The Technical Aqua in Grand Theft Auto Online. |  The Technical Custom in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
An armed variant, named the Technical appears in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Heists Update. It has a DShK Machine Gun and a rusted appearance. An amphibious variant, named the Technical Aqua, was added in the Import/Export update. It adds two flotation barrels on sides. A customizable variant, named the Technical Custom, was added in the Gunrunning update. It has different appearance and allows armor plating and a minigun option for the turret. |
Locations
Grand Theft Auto V
- Commonly seen driving around Blaine County.
- Spawn at the lumber mill in the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.
- Spawns more often when driving a Bobcat.
- Used by rival members of the Varrios Los Aztecas or Marabunta Grande during Trevor's Arms Runner land missions.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Can be bought for $22,000, as part of the "I'm Not a Hipster" Update.
- The Rebel can spawn at Crate Drop locations that are in Blaine County. As of March 4, 2014, the good condition version can be stored in garages.
Trivia
Cultural References
- 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).
- In addition, there's an in-game Technical in the Heists Update.
- The 2008 film Rambo features a tribe called the Karen Rebels; the manufacturer and the name of the truck in GTA V is possibly a reference.
- The default radio station of the Rebel is Channel X.
Grand Theft Auto V
- The truck may appear with the text "4x4 REBEL", towards the rear of the sides of the load bed, although it is often glitched, causing it to disappear and reappear constantly.
- This has been fixed in the Enhanced Edition.
- In Los Santos Customs, the Rebel has a bullbar customization shared with the Patriot.
- The Rebel does not have reversing lights.
See Also
- Rusty Rebel - Rusty variant.
- Technical - Armed counterpart of the Rusty Rebel.
