Karin Asterope

The Karin Asterope is a Sedans Car featured in Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online.

How to get the Asterope in GTA 5 Story Mode:

In GTA V Story Mode, the Asterope 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 Asterope in GTA Online:

The Asterope 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 $26,000.

The Asterope 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 Asterope from the Mechanic.

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

Karin Asterope in Real Life:

The design of the Karin Asterope is based on a real life Toyota Camry/Toyota Aurion.

Karin Asterope Top Speed:

The actual top speed of the Asterope in GTA V is 105.00 mph (168.98 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.

Can you sell the Asterope in GTA Online?

Yes, it's possible to sell the Asterope. If you purchased the vehicle, you can sell it for a resale price of $15,600 (60% of the original purchase), plus 50% of the value of your upgrades. Otherwise, if you stole the Asterope from the street, you can sell it for $2,600.

Asterope: GTA V Vehicle Info

Vehicle Class Sedans
Manufacturer Karin
Vehicle Features JDM Car
Acquisition Can be stolen / found
GTA Online Price $26,000
Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
Delivery Method Mechanic
Modifications Los Santos Customs
Sell Can be sold if stolen or purchased
Sell Price (Resale) $15,600 ($81,700 when fully upgraded)
Sell Price (Stolen) $2,600
Race Availability Can be used in Races
Top Speed - Game Files 90.10 mph (145.00 km/h)
Based on (Real Life) Toyota Camry/Toyota Aurion

Seats 4
Mass / Weight 1,500 KG
Drive Train RWD
Gears 5

Asterope: GTA V Performance

The below Top Speed & Lap Time have been accurately tested by Broughy.

Top Speed - Real 105.00 mph (168.98 km/h)
Lap Time 1:13.775
Bulletproof No

Explosive Resistance

Amount of explosives required to destroy the Asterope, 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

Asterope: GTA V Statistics

Speed

77.80
Acceleration

50.00
Braking

30.00
Handling

75.76
Overall 58.39

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

Asterope Description:

Promoted by Karin as an "attainable luxury vehicle", the Asterope is the perfect car for the middle manager who knows deep down he'll never be a senior executive but can't quite bring himself to admit it yet.

Asterope: 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

Asterope Spawn Locations in Grand Theft Auto V
Where to find the Asterope in GTA Online and GTA V Story Mode:
- East Vinewood
- East Los Santos
- Big House Storage, Inc (near LSIA)
Appearances in Story Missions:
- Cleaning out the Bureau
Similar Vehicles

Asterope GZ

Model ID asterope
Default Radio Stations Non-Stop-Pop FM
Notes NB: The Asterope has been removed from the purchasable list of vehicles on June 13, 2023 - but it can still be stolen off the street.

Asterope: Vehicle Customization

Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $132,200

Modification	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 »
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	$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