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Not to be confused with Yoga.
The Bravado Youga (pronounced yoga) is a full-size van modified for racing appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design
Grand Theft Auto V
The Youga is based on a 1994-2003 Dodge Ram Van, although the stacked headlights and front grille appear to be inspired by those on the 1979-1985 Ram Van. Unlike the real life inspiration, the van has two sliding doors instead of one.
The Youga is distinctive by having a somewhat sportier appearance, in comparison to other utilitarian vans present in the game. The vehicle features an angled hood and windshield, with a front end that is largely dominated by the splitted grille, sporting the Bravado badges on it. The van also has blacked-out headlights.
Even though it has ample room, the Youga is only capable of carrying the driver and a passenger, since the rear compartment lacks rear seats.
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Performance
Grand Theft Auto V
Even with added performance parts, the van remains reluctant when accelerating. Top speed is rather low (in comparison to vehicles like the Duneloader, which can reach higher speeds). One feature of this car is its weight and durability. Both are very high, giving it the ability to ram vehicles without slowing down much or taking damage. Despite its bulky weight, it has reasonable handling at medium speeds, although it can face difficulties at higher speeds, especially due to its poor braking distance.
The vehicle has two different badgings: one stating to have a 5.0 (5.0L) Turbo-D (Turbo Diesel) engine and other stating to have a 5000 TTD Turbocharged engine (resulting in a single definition that states it is powered by a 5.0L Twin Turbocharged Diesel engine). The Youga is powered by a high-performance transversely laid, single-camshaft Inline-4 in a front engine, rear-wheel drive configuration. The engine noise on the Youga was altered in the enhanced version as with the Burrito, Speedo and the Pony.
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 | 75 / 120 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2500 / 5512 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 (5.0L) Turbo-D (Turbo Diesel) & 5000 TTD Turbocharged (Badging) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | FR SOHC Inline-4 (in-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto V
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| Bodywork | Stock Bodywork | $100 | $200 | ||
| Roof Extension | $350 | $700 | |||
| Panel Van Conversion | $575 | $1,150 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $750 | $1,500 | ||
| Custom Front Splitter | $1,250 | $2,500 | |||
| Splitter with Tow Hook | $1,650 | $3,300 | |||
| Splitter, Oil cooler & Towhook | $1,950 | $3,900 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 | ||
| Titanium Tuner Exhaust | $375 | $750 | |||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $450 | $900 | ||
| Carbon Hood | $850 | $1,700 | |||
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $200 | $400 | |
| Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $2,000 | |||
| 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 | - | - | ||
| Roll Cages | No Roll Cage | $350 | $700 | ||
| Roll Cage and Chassis Upgrade | $550 | $1,100 | |||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $1,600 | ||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $250 | $500 | ||
| Street Transmission | $7,375 | $14,750 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $8,125 | $16,250 | |||
| Race Transmission | $10,000 | $20,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $1,250 | $3,500 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $6,250 | $35,000 | |||
| 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 | |||
Image Gallery
Locations
Grand Theft Auto V
- Commonly seen driving around and parked in Los Santos.
- Rarely seen driving in Sandy Shores.
- One usually spawns next to the hangar available to Michael De Santa at Los Santos International Airport.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Rarely seen driving around El Burro Heights.
- Commonly found at the shipyard in the Terminal, near Simeon's garage.
- Can be bought from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $16,000.
Trivia
Grand Theft Auto V
- The wheels found on the Youga resemble RS Watanabe 8-spoke wheels. The same wheel design can be found on the Warrener and Futo.
- Even if the Youga has been applied with the "Panel Van Conversion" modification through Los Santos Customs, bullets hitting the parts where the windows would be would still behave as if the windows got shattered, and the bullets would still go through. This is probably an oversight, as the conversion does not work properly.
- Unfortunately, it is impossible to have passengers in the back. Both sliding side doors and back doors are unopenable, and there are no seats in the back. This is most likely for accommodation of a roll cage.
- Because it has a diesel engine, the Youga does not have a blow-off valve, even if turbo tuning is added in Los Santos Customs.
- The default radio stations for the Youga are Radio Mirror Park, Vinewood Boulevard Radio and Los Santos Rock Radio.
- The Youga is called the 游侠/遊俠 (Yóuxiá) or Ranger in the international Chinese release, which has similar pronunciation to Youga.
Cultural References
- The van's modifications come from "Dajiban" (Japanese romanization of "Dodge Van") racing, which is a spec race of Dodge Ram vans that was started by Japanese motorcycle racers who ignored rules on Ebisu Circuit and raced the vans they used to haul their bikes. Many of the vans used to haul the motorcycles were short-body Dodge Ram vans which were originally imported to Japan by the US Military, but then were sold off due to age. Most, if not all Dajiban racing vans are modified in a similar way to the ones in-game. A yearly Dajiban race, Dodge Van Grand Prix (often shortened to D-Van GP) takes place at Ebisu Circuit.
- The van is named after Hodori Youga, Setagaya, in Tokyo, Japan, where I-5 Corporation, an importer of American vehicles specializing in importation and modification of Dodge Ram vans is located. Although the company imports other American vehicles, the Dodge van continues to be a speciality due to the motorsport and continuing demand after the US Military sold all of its imports. The dealership of the importer is dubbed "Youga Base" by racers and the nickname is often displayed in stickers on the vans.
- The vehicle's appearance with these modifications in-game is a reference to the emerging popularity of similarly modifying then racing Dodge Ram Vans in the US, which began around 2010 when western automotive blogs and news sites first reported on it. Popularity further increased in the western world when videos [1] explaining the phenomenon were uploaded to YouTube.