The Canis Mesa is a SUVs vehicle featured in Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online.

This vehicle also appears in GTA San Andreas, GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories.

How to get the Mesa in GTA 5 Story Mode:

In GTA V Story Mode, the Mesa can only be found and stolen (see the spawn locations in the "Appearances" section below). It is not available for purchase.

How to get the Mesa in GTA Online:

The Mesa can only be found and stolen on the street (see the spawn locations in the "Appearances" section below). It cannot be otherwise purchased.

The Mesa can be stored in any of your Properties/Garages as a Personal Vehicle. It can be customized at Los Santos Customs. You can also modify it in a Vehicle Workshop inside one of your owned properties.

Once acquired, you can request the delivery of the Mesa from the Mechanic.

NB: The Mesa has been removed from the purchasable list of vehicles on June 13, 2023 - but it can still be stolen off the street.

Canis Mesa in Real Life:

The design of the Canis Mesa is based on a real life Jeep Wrangler.

Canis Mesa Top Speed:

The actual top speed of the Mesa in GTA V is 95.00 mph (152.89 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.

Can you sell the Mesa in GTA Online?

Yes, you can sell the Mesa at Los Santos Customs for a resale value of $3,000 (in perfect condition).

Mesa: GTA V Vehicle Info

Vehicle Class SUVs
Manufacturer Manufacturer: CanisCanis
Vehicle Features Has VariantsSnow Vehicle - North Yankton
Acquisition Can be stolen / found
Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
Delivery Method Mechanic
Modifications Los Santos Customs
Variant / Liveries
  • Mesa: Standard Version
    Variant Standard Version
  • Mesa: Snow Variant
    Variant Snow Variant North Yankton - cannot be acquired
Variant / Conversion
Sell Can be sold only if stolen
Sell Price (Stolen) $3,000
Race Availability Can be used in Races
Top Speed - Game Files 80.78 mph (130.00 km/h)
Based on (Real Life) Jeep Wrangler

Seats 4
Mass / Weight 2,400 KG
Drive Train AWD
Gears 5

Mesa: GTA V Performance

Top Speed - Real 95.00 mph (152.89 km/h)
Lap Time 1:20.482
Bulletproof No
Explosive Resistance

Amount of explosives required to destroy the Mesa, with 100% armor, and occupied by a player:

Explosive Weapon Amount
Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles 1
RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon 1
Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) 2
Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) 1
Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak 1

Mesa: GTA V Statistics

Speed
69.75
Acceleration
42.50
Braking
10.00
Handling
60.61
Overall 45.71

Note: The above statistics are coming from the Rockstar official website.

Mesa Description:

Is there a more iconic and uncomfortable 4WD on the market? Every 17-years-old girl wants to lease a Canis on spring break, which is why the Mesa comes with roll cage as standard.

Mesa: GTA V Appearances

Release Date September 17, 2013
DLC / Title Update 1.01 Game Launch
Game Edition Game Edition: GTA OnlineGTA OnlineGame Edition: GTA V Story ModeGTA V Story Mode
Platforms PCPlayStation 4Xbox OnePlayStation 3Xbox 360

Mesa Spawn Locations in Grand Theft Auto V Where to find the Mesa in GTA Online and GTA V Story Mode:

Story Mode:

  • Blaine County
  • Korean Plaza parking
  • Two Hoots Falls, Tongva Valley
  • Rebel Radio Building, Route 68
  • Paleto Bay
  • Offroad Races - Ridge Run
  • Eco Friendly

GTA Online:

  • Blaine County
  • Los Santos
Notable Owners: AztecasAztecasMerryweather SecurityMerryweather Security
Appearances in Story Missions:
Similar Vehicles

Model ID mesa, mesa2
Default Radio Stations Non-Stop-Pop FM
Notes NB: The Mesa has been removed from the purchasable list of vehicles on June 13, 2023 - but it can still be stolen off the street.
Mesa: Vehicle Customization
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $176,750
ModificationStory PriceGTA Online Price
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
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
Explosives
Ignition Bomb N/A $5,000
Remote Bomb N/A $7,500
Horns
See the full list of the available Horns options »
Lights > Headlights
Stock Lights $200 $400
Xenon Lights $1,000 $5,000
Lights > Neon Kits
See the full list of the available Neon Kits options »
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
See the full list of the available Respray options »
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
Transmission
Stock Transmission $250 $500
Street Transmission $7,375 $14,750
Sports Transmission $8,125 $16,250
Race Transmission $10,000 $20,000
Turbo
No Turbo $1,250 $2,500
Turbo Tuning $6,250 $35,000
Wheels > Wheel Type
See the full list of the available Wheel Types options »
Wheels > Wheel Color
See the full list of the available Wheel Colors options »
Wheels > Tire Design
Stock Tires $100 $200
Custom Tires $2,500 $5,000
Wheels > Tire Enhancements
Standard Tires $350 $200
Bulletproof Tires $4,000 $25,000 (Rank 20)
Low Grip Tires N/A $500 (at LS Car Meet)
Wheels > Tire Smoke
See the full list of the available Tire Smoke options »
Windows
None $100 $500
Light Smoke $200 $1,500
Dark Smoke $450 $3,500
Limo $700 $5,000

Mesa: GTA V Screenshots

Mesa: Custom Paint Jobs

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