

The Emperor Habanero is a SUVs vehicle featured in Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online.
This vehicle also appears in Grand Theft Auto IV.
How to get the Habanero in GTA 5 Story Mode:
In GTA V Story Mode, the Habanero 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 Habanero in GTA Online:
The Habanero can be simply found and stolen on the street (see the spawn locations in the "Appearances" section below), or it can be purchased for a price of $42,000.
The Habanero 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 Habanero from the Mechanic.
The Habanero is also one of the "wanted" vehicles that can be required for the Simeon's Export Requests freemode mission, giving you a reward of $6,300 when delivered to his garage.
Emperor Habanero in Real Life:
The design of the Emperor Habanero is based on a real life 2003-2008 Lexus RX, and 2009-2015 Toyota Venza.
Emperor Habanero Top Speed:
The actual top speed of the Habanero in GTA V is 105.50 mph (169.79 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.
Can you sell the Habanero in GTA Online?
Yes, it's possible to sell the Habanero. If you purchased the vehicle, you can sell it for a resale price of $25,200 (60% of the original purchase), plus 50% of the value of your upgrades. Otherwise, if you stole the Habanero from the street, you can sell it for $4,200.
Habanero: GTA V Vehicle Info
- Vehicle Class SUVs
- Manufacturer
Emperor
- Vehicle Features JDM Car
- Acquisition Can be stolen / found
- GTA Online Price $42,000
- Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
- Delivery Method Mechanic
- Modifications Los Santos Customs
- Sell Can be sold if stolen or purchased
- Sell Price (Resale) $25,200 ($89,100 when fully upgraded)
- Sell Price (Stolen) $4,200
- Import Reward $6,300
- Race Availability Can be used in Races
- Top Speed (Game Files) 85.13 mph (137.00 km/h)
- Based on (Real Life) 2003-2008 Lexus RX, and 2009-2015 Toyota Venza
- Seats 4
- Mass / Weight 2,400 KG
- Drive Train AWD
- Gears 5
Habanero: Actual Performance
- Top Speed 105.50 mph (169.79 km/h)
- Lap Time 1:17.711
- Bulletproof No
- Explosive Resistance
Amount of explosives required to destroy the Habanero, 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
Habanero: GTA V Statistics
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Speed73.51
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Acceleration45.00
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Braking8.33
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Handling63.64
- Overall 47.62
Note: The above statistics are coming from the Rockstar official website.
Habanero Description:
Do you hate your family and your job? Are you remortgaged up to your nipples? The last time you ate Mexican food did it give you IBS? If so, then our statistics suggest you're overwhelmingly likely to buy a sensible four-door family SUV with a vaguely peppy name. And here it is.
Habanero: GTA V Appearances
- Game Edition
GTA Online,
GTA V Story Mode
- DLC / Title Update 1.01 Game Launch
- Release Date September 17, 2013
- Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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Habanero Spawn Locations in Grand Theft Auto V
Where to find the Habanero in GTA Online and GTA V Story Mode:- Rockford Hills
- Backlot City
- Portola Drive
- Legion Square
- Pillbox Hill
- Davis
- Strawberry
- LSIA
- Little Seoul
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Import/Export Mission
- Model ID habanero
- Default Radio Stations Space 103.2, The Lowdown 91.1
- Notes NB: Previously only stealable, the Habanero was also made available for purchase in GTA Online on September 11, 2018. However, it has been removed from the purchasable list of vehicles on June 13, 2023 - but it can still be stolen off the street.
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Habanero: Vehicle Customization
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $127,800Modification Story Price GTA Online Price 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 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 See the full list of the available Horns options » Lights > Headlights Stock Lights $100 $200 Xenon Lights $300 $3,000 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 » Transmission Stock Transmission $100 $200 Street Transmission $2,950 $5,900 Sports Transmission $3,250 $6,500 Race Transmission $4,000 $8,000 Turbo None $500 $1,000 Turbo Tuning $2,500 $30,000 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
Habanero: GTA V Screenshots
Habanero: Custom Paint Jobs
Artworks & Promotional Posters