The Karin Kuruma (Armored) is an armored Sports Car featured in GTA Online, added to the game as part of the 1.21 Heists DLC update on March 10, 2015.

The Kuruma (Armored) is a variant of the standard Kuruma base model.

How to get the Kuruma (Armored) in GTA Online:

The Kuruma (Armored) can be obtained in GTA Online as a Bonus Reward, or it can be purchased for a price of $698,250.

The Kuruma (Armored) 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 Kuruma (Armored) from the Mechanic.

How to unlock the Kuruma (Armored) Trade Price?

A trade price of $525,000 (Discounted)* can be unlocked for the Kuruma (Armored).

*The discounted Price becomes available after the player has completed the related Heist Mission.

On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, the Kuruma (Armored) can also be unlocked as a Career Progress Reward by completing Tier 4 in the "Original Heists" category.

Karin Kuruma (Armored) in Real Life:

The design of the Karin Kuruma (Armored) is based on a real life Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, 2015 Subaru WRX STi.

Karin Kuruma (Armored) Top Speed:

The actual top speed of the Kuruma (Armored) in GTA V is 109.75 mph (176.63 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.

Can you sell the Kuruma (Armored) in GTA Online?

Yes, you can sell the Kuruma (Armored) at Los Santos Customs, however, if you obtained it as a free reward, the resale price will only include 50% of the value of the upgrades you applied to the vehicle.

Kuruma (Armored): GTA V Vehicle Info

Vehicle Class Sports
Manufacturer Manufacturer: KarinKarin
Vehicle Features Armored VehicleBulletproof - FrontBulletproof - SideBulletproof - RearHas Trade Price
Acquisition Bonus RewardSouthern S.A. Super Autos
How To Unlock Career Progress Reward (PS5/XBX): Complete Tier 4 of "Original Heists"
Base Model
Kuruma

Kuruma

GTA Online Price $698,250
Trade Price $525,000 (Discounted)*
Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
Delivery Method Mechanic
Modifications Los Santos Customs
Sell Can be sold only if purchased (High-End)
Sell Price (Resale) $418,950 ($548,550 when fully upgraded)
Race Availability Can be used in Races
Top Speed - Game Files 86.99 mph (140.00 km/h)
Based on (Real Life) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, 2015 Subaru WRX STi

Seats 4
Mass / Weight 3,200 KG
Drive Train AWD
Gears 6

Kuruma (Armored): GTA V Performance

Top Speed - Real 109.75 mph (176.63 km/h)
Lap Time 1:09.036
Bulletproof Bullet resistant windows from all sides
Explosive Resistance

Amount of explosives required to destroy the Kuruma (Armored), 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

Kuruma (Armored): GTA V Statistics

Speed
78.87
Acceleration
77.50
Braking
16.67
Handling
74.24
Overall 61.82

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

Kuruma (Armored) Description:

The perfect car to go with your flesh tunnel earrings, frosted spikes, and oversize jeans. Buy this and you'll never fail to be mistaken for a small town drug dealer again. This edition helps prevent a mistake turning into a tragedy with armor plating.

Kuruma (Armored): GTA V Appearances

Release Date March 10, 2015
DLC / Title Update 1.21 Heists DLC
Game Edition Game Edition: GTA OnlineGTA Online
Platforms PCPlayStation 4Xbox OnePlayStation 3Xbox 360

Similar Vehicles

Model ID kuruma2
Notes *The discounted Price becomes available after the player has completed the related Heist Mission.
Kuruma (Armored): Vehicle Customization
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $259,200
ModificationGTA Online Price
Brakes
Stock Brakes $1,000
Street Brakes $20,000
Sport Brakes $27,000
Race Brakes $35,000
Bumpers
Stock Front Bumper $2,200
Body Color Front Splitter $4,600
Secondary Color Front Splitter $7,400
Carbon Front Splitter $11,700
Engine
EMS Upgrade, Level 1 $9,000
EMS Upgrade, Level 2 $12,500
EMS Upgrade, Level 3 $18,000
EMS Upgrade, Level 4 $33,500
Exhaust
Stock Exhaust $260
Oval Exhaust $750
Race Exhaust $1,800
Chrome Tip Exhaust $3,000
Explosives
Ignition Bomb $5,000
Remote Bomb $7,500
Horns
See the full list of the available Horns options »
Lights > Headlights
Stock Lights $600
Xenon Lights $7,500
Lights > Neon Kits
See the full list of the available Neon Kits options »
Plates
Blue on White 1 $200
Blue on White 2 $200
Blue on White 3 $200
Yellow on Blue $300
Yellow on Black $600
Respray
See the full list of the available Respray options »
Skirts
Stock Skirts $2,500
Body Color Street Skirt $5,500
Secondary Color Street Skirt $8,000
Carbon Street Skirt $10,500
Body Color Slick Skirt $14,000
Secondary Color Slick Skirt $14,500
Carbon Slick Skirt $15,000
Spoilers
Stock Spoiler $6,000
Secondary Color Stock Spoiler $7,050
Carbon Wing $10,000
Color Coded Wing $13,000
Carbon Wing Type II $14,000
GT Wing $16,000
Suspension
Stock Suspension $200
Lowered Suspension $1,000
Street Suspension $2,000
Sport Suspension $3,400
Competition Suspension $4,400
Transmission
Stock Transmission $1,000
Street Transmission $29,500
Sports Transmission $32,500
Race Transmission $40,000
Turbo
None $5,000
Turbo Tuning $50,000
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 $200
Custom Tires $5,000
Wheels > Tire Enhancements
Standard Tires $200
Bulletproof Tires $25,000 (Rank 20)
Low Grip Tires $500 (at LS Car Meet)
Wheels > Tire Smoke
See the full list of the available Tire Smoke options »
Windows
None $500
Light Smoke $1,500
Dark Smoke $3,500
Limo $5,000

Kuruma (Armored): GTA V Screenshots

Kuruma (Armored): Custom Paint Jobs

Kuruma (Armored) Video

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