The Cheval Surge is a four-door electric compact sedan in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Influence[]
HD Universe[]
This car appears to be heavily influenced by the first-generation Chevrolet/Holden Volt hybrid sedan, while the front fascia bears a resemblance to that of the second-generation Honda Insight, more specifically the 2008 Honda Insight Concept car, as seen in the chrome details, light-up grille, and light LEDs. The C-pillar and side profile are most likely taken from the second-generation 5-door Ford Focus liftback.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Surge takes on a modern electric hatchback design reminiscent of the Dilettante. Notable details on the car include its large front grille with functional blue light strips, its entirely glass roof, and its numerous chrome and plastic accents throughout.
As noted above, the Surge features three blue light strips integrated into the chrome grille, which illuminate when the car is turned on, and remain illuminated even when the headlights are turned off. Paired with these light strips are LED running lights within the headlight assembly, which illuminate in the same shade of blue and also remain illuminated until the car is turned off.
The interior of the car uses the "Schafter" type, shared with other modern sedans such as the Asea and the Asterope, In the enhanced version, it shares the same dial set from the Tailgater. Due to the shared dial set from a gasoline-powered car, the dial cluster features oil temperature and fuel gauges, features not found on an electric car. The interior of the Surge also features two randomly spawning extras that cannot be added in Los Santos Customs:
- A cupholder mounted above the climate vent controls on the dashboard, with a Bean Machine coffee cup inside. Labeled "
extra_ten
internally. - A smartphone mount positioned above the center left climate vent on the dashboard. Labeled "
extra_11
" internally.
The Surge is only painted with a single primary colour, which also affects the interior stitching. It uses the same rim design as the Bullet.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
What looks like a V8 engine cover can be found under the hood, but due to the fact that the vehicle is entire electric and can still explode from bullet fire or sever impact, it is implied this may be a lithium-polymer battery or a fuel cell. Like the Dilettante, the Surge will run quietly until its speed is high.
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 | 87 / 140 | 1 | N/A | FWD | 1800 / 3968 | 0 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
8.1 Seconds | 92 / 148 | 1 | FF V8 (Cover) | FWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Armor | No Armor | $100 | $200 | ||
Armor Upgrade 20% | $500 | $4,500 | |||
Armor Upgrade 40% | $1,250 | $7,500 | |||
Armor Upgrade 60% | $2,000 | $12,000 | |||
Armor Upgrade 80% | $3,500 | $21,000 | |||
Armor Upgrade 100% | $5,000 | $30,000 | |||
Brakes | Stock Brakes | $100 | $200 | ||
Street Brakes | $2,000 | $4,000 | |||
Sport Brakes | $2,700 | $5,400 | |||
Race Brakes | $3,500 | $7,000 | |||
Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $250 | $500 | ||
Custom Front Splitter | $500 | $1,000 | |||
Stock Rear Bumper | $250 | $500 | |||
Custom Rear Bumper | $500 | $1,000 | |||
Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $900 | $1,800 | ||
EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $1,250 | $2,500 | |||
EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $1,800 | $3,600 | |||
EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $3,350 | $6,700 | |||
Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - | ||
Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $100 | $200 | |
Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 | |||
Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | ||
Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
Full Coverage | N/A | $4,750 | |||
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: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $3,800 | ||
Skirts | Stock Skirts | $300 | $600 | ||
Custom Skirts | $415 | $830 | |||
Spoilers | None | $150 | $300 | ||
Tuner Wing | $275 | $550 | |||
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 | |||
Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | - | ||
Windows | None | $100 | $500 | ||
Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | |||
Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |||
Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
Gallery[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Often spawns in Hawick, Strawberry, and West Vinewood.
- If the player switches to Franklin, a scenario involving getting stuck in Downtown Vinewood will occur, where a Surge is located behind him.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Commonly spawns throughout Los Santos, particularly in Downtown Los Santos and La Puerta.
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $38,000 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.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Surge uses the "Dance" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Surge uses the "Dance" group which can play:
- FlyLo FM
- Soulwax FM
- Los Santos Underground Radio (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- Music Locker Radio (Enhanced Editions only)
- Media Player (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Trivia[]
- The name is a reference to its inspiration, the Chevrolet Volt. The words "surge" and "volt" are synonymous with electricity.
- Surge means "Arises" in Portuguese and Spanish, derived from the Latin word "surgo" - to get up/stand up.
Bugs/Glitches[]
- In the enhanced version, the front passenger door appears to have an oversized portion of one of its dials when viewed from a distance, likely an issue with one of the LOD models. This is best seen on NPC-driven Surges at night.
- The rear bumper is visible from the trunk.