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Not to be confused with the Surano, a sports car in Grand Theft Auto V with a similar name.
The Benefactor Serrano is a crossover SUV featured in the downloadable episodic pack The Ballad of Gay Tony for Grand Theft Auto IV, and Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design
The Ballad of Gay Tony
The hood design, grill, greenhouse, and sides are similar to a 2006-present Mercedes-Benz M Class W164; Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class influences are seen on the crease on the sides and the rear. The bi xenon headlights are much like a 2002-2006 Volkswagen Touareg but with added LED turning signals. The engine badge on the side reads V12, just like the one on the Schafter. The interior is similar to Habanero's, but the steering wheel bears a Benefactor logo instead of Albany's or Emperor's.
Grand Theft Auto V
The Serrano returns in Grand Theft Auto V and is mostly unchanged from its first appearance.
Current Design Gallery
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Version History Gallery
Performance
The Ballad of Gay Tony
Although the Serrano and the Huntley Sport compete for the fastest SUV, the Serrano is considered to be better because it has a higher top speed, and is easier to use on off-road courses. In terms of handling, the Serrano's cornering performance is average due to its excess weight, and the Serrano tends to suffer from under-steer around tight bends. It is, however, easy to drive when used properly, having a similar size to that of the Rebla.
The Serrano is stated to be fitted with a V12, which is laid in a front engine, all wheel drive (50% front, 50% rear torque distribution) layout. The actual engine is, however, a turbocharged twin cam Inline-4. Its engine sound appears to be similar to that of the Rebla, but with a rather loud sound (apparently due to the turbocharger).
The modified Serrano improves over the existing one's performance with a significantly lighter weight, and improved engine output and brakes, allowing the variant to corner better, brake in shorter distances and move faster. These traits rank the modified Serrano as one of the better performing SUVs in the game with a higher top speed.
TBOGT Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 90 / 145 | 5 | N/A | AWD 50% FWD 50% RWD |
3000 / 6614 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.5L Supercharged V12 (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | F4 DOHC Turbocharged Inline-4 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V
Once again, the side badges says V12, but the Serrano is actually equipped with a modeled turbocharged twin cam Inline-4 engine, which produces a high amount of torque, and achieve an impressive top speed. The Serrano comes with an excellent four-wheel drive setup which allows the Serrano to operate exceptionally well off-road.
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 | 6 | N/A | AWD 60% FWD 40% RWD |
2400 / 5291 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.5L Supercharged V12 (Badging) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 6 | F4 DOHC Turbocharged Inline-4 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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 | |
| Bumpers | Custom Front Bumper | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Custom Rear Bumper | $1,250 | $2,500 | |
| 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 | |
| Exhaust | Dual Exit Exhaust | $375 | $750 |
| Big Bore Exhaust | $899 | $1,800 | |
| Grille | Big Badge Grille | $375 | $750 |
| Lights | Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 |
Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights |
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| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $7,500 | |
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors |
- | - |
| Crew Emblem | N/A | $25,000 | |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $6,000 |
| Skirts | Custom Skirts | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Spoiler | Roof Spoiler | $750 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels |
- | - |
| Windows | Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 |
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
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Variants
The Ballad of Gay Tony
A modified version of the Serrano is available with a full bodykit with lowered suspension, a custom chromed grille with a large Benefactor emblem in the middle, and wheels resembling those of the Banshee wrapped in low-profile tires. It also comes with tinted windows, and may have a two-tone color with the top and part of the hood being a metallic variant of the vehicle's main color, just like the modified Schafter.
Locations
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- The modified Serrano is easily acquirable by phoning up Henrique and asking him for one, after completing I luv LC. It sometimes comes with the unique metallic blue paint job.
- In the mission Corner Kids, Luis, Armando and Henrique must escape from a swarm of LCPD officers; during which they immediately head straight to a Serrano parked in East Hook, Broker.
- The standard Serrano spawns mostly in Star Junction and The Triangle. It also spawns around Leftwood, Alderney.
Grand Theft Auto V
- Spawns in a cul-de-sac at the Lake Vinewood Estates in Lake Vinewood.
- Frequently spawns in Rockford Hills.
- Frequently spawns in Downtown Los Santos.
- Sometimes spawns in the countryside such as Paleto Bay and Grand Senora Desert.
- Can sometimes be found heavily modified outside Los Santos Customs (enhanced version only).
Trivia
General
- The default radio stations for the Serrano are:
- TBOGT: San Juan Sounds.
- GTA V: FlyLo FM or Soulwax FM.
- The car appears to be the SUV version of the Schafter, similarly to the Mercedes-Benz ML being the SUV equivalent of the E-Class.
- Serrano is the name of one of the antagonists in Max Payne 3, another title by Rockstar.
- The name "Serrano," like that of the Habanero, could be a play on the Porsche Cayenne, as both are SUVs named after types of chili pepper.
- The SUV could be also named after the Serrano people, who are indigenous people living in Southern California.
- The Serrano's name could also be a reference to the name of the real-life Nissan Terrano, although the two bear only a passing resemblance. It also sounds like the Tagalog word "sirana," meaning "broken," possibly referring to the 2nd generation Volkswagen Touareg's reputation for being unreliable.
- The Serrano does not have B Pillars, which means that the rear doors are hinged to nothing.
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- The Serrano is equipped with a GPS system with a male voice, but only if the player leaves the "selected cars" (default) option in the audio menu.
- As with some other vehicles, the modified Serrano suffers from a glitch which causes the vehicle to have a permanent unique paint job after several resprays. This is a unique metallic blue paint job.
- The modified version suffers another glitch, too. This being that when landing a jump or anything as such, the suspension may dip very far, leading to the bumpers' extra clip-on spoilers disappearing underneath the ground for a brief moment.
Grand Theft Auto V
- The Serrano shares the same rim design with the Habanero.
- The Serrano is the second fastest SUV in the HD Universe, surpassing the larger Baller and Cavalcade, only beaten by the Dubsta.
- Initially, in the enhanced edition, the front left headlight of the Serrano was missing a surface and texture in the centre of the lens. This was rectified in a subsequent update.
- Originally, the Serrano was supposed to have a second variant of itself to be featured, though it was cut for unclear reasons. It appears to have no performance differences over the current model, as suggested by the handling.cfg.
- It is possible to see a picture of the modified Serrano at the Touchdown Car Rentals sign, and it can be modified to resemble as one.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- The Serrano sells for $6,000 at Los Santos Customs.