Evolution · Vehicles

Mesa in every GTA

Mesa appears in 3 games, from San Andreas (2004) to GTA VI (2026). Here is how it changed in every version, side by side.

  • 3Games
  • 2004First seen
  • 2026Latest
  • 22Years in the series
  1. 2004SA
    Mesa — San Andreas
    First appearance · San Andreas · Off-Road

    Mesa

    The Mesa is an off-road vehicle in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (model mesa, ID 500).

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    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~160 km/h · 99 mph
    Speed
    70
    Acceleration
    48
    Braking
    53
    Traction
    44
    In-game value
    $25,000
    Seats
    2
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Weight
    1,300 kg · 2,866 lb
    Gears
    5
    Engine
    Diesel
    Based on
    1986-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ
    Customizable
    Yes
  2. 2013V
    Mesa — GTA V
    GTA V · SUVs

    Mesa

    A 4-seat Canis SUV found in GTA V's story mode and GTA Online.

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    Manufacturer
    Canis
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~130 km/h · 81 mph
    Speed
    69.75
    Acceleration
    42.5
    Braking
    10
    Traction
    61
    Price
    $87,000
    In-game value
    $50,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Weight
    2,400 kg · 5,291 lb
    Gears
    5
    Based on
    Jeep Wrangler
    Added in
    1.01 Game Launch
    Customizable
    Yes
    What changed · vs San Andreas
    • Class Off-Road → SUVs
    • Top speed (game estimate) −30 km/h
    • Speed −0.3
    • Acceleration −5.5
    • Braking −43
    • Traction +17
    • Seats +2
  3. 2026VI
    GTA VI · SUVs

    Mesa

    Returning HD-era model that appears in official GTA VI material.

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    Manufacturer
    Canis
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Weight
    2,400 kg · 5,291 lb
    Gears
    5
    Based on
    Jeep Wrangler
    What changed · vs GTA V

    No measurable change

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