The Karin BeeJay XL s a four-door midsize SUV in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The car features a retro utilitarian design theme, which seems to be inspired by the Japanese styling found on the Toyota FJ Cruiser, but with a flatter, less aggressive appearance and regular second-row doors (as opposed to suicide doors). The rear bumper and fascia bears some resemblance to the first generation Toyota RAV4, while the grille and vent on the hood was likely taken from the Hummer H2.
The front of the vehicle features a bulky bumper with a silver/chrome finish on the lower portion, a central intake bearing the Karin lettering on the center and two small turn signals on either side. The upper area is mostly represented by a silver/chrome grille with six elements over a mesh pattern, while the sections beside it have dual circular headlights over silver/chrome panels. The hood area is relatively rounded on the borders and features a black slatted vent on the center.
The sides of the vehicle are defined by the black arches with an angular profile and the small body lines on top of the same, as well as the black lower portions between the arches and the small side steps at the bottom. The doors have the corresponding horizontal door handles finished in silver/chrome and the square rear-view mirrors near the cabin A-pillars, which are mostly finished in black with a silver/chrome finish on the front. The cabin area is relatively basic and features black window channels, with the A, C and D pillars painted. The roof is slightly elevated and taller on the rear portion.
The rear end of the vehicle is practically dominated by the rear compartment door, having a central silver/chrome strip over the license plate, a ridged line below the plate and the corresponding badges at the bottom. Beside the license plate area, there are modern, LED-like tail lights, consisting of outer main/turning lights, middle reverse lights and inner brake lights. The lower area is occupied by a black bumper with silver/chrome details on the sides and rear, with the corresponding mouldings for the circular exhaust pipes. The vehicle shares the same interior with vehicles like the Cavalcade and the Granger, and shares the same yellow dial set in the enhanced version.
The BeeJay XL can spawn with a primary color on the entire body and the secondary one on the roof. It also uses a set of seven-spoke wide rims with high-profile tires.
Originally, the vehicle did not have aesthetic modifications other that paintjob and rim design. This was changed at some point, where it includes modifications typical of off-road vehicles, such as a bumper with fog light and winch, roof rack and side steps.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The BeeJay XL has a good top speed, however it leaves much to be desired from acceleration. Due to its heavy weight, some oversteer is noticeable, and because of this, caution must be taken when cornering at high speeds. It is also shown that it can sustain heavy amounts of damage. In terms of pick up and go, the Beejay XL is sub par in acceleration for an SUV but maintains the same level of speed from its competition such as the Gresley and the Granger. When traveling at high speeds there is a notable amount of traction loss compared to its counterparts, yet it seems to have stiffer suspension allowing the vehicle to grab a little more air than the rest.
The BeeJay XL is powered by a V8 engine, as suggested by the engine cover, which is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a front engine, all wheel drive layout (60% front and 40% rear). Like its real life counterpart, it has a large loud sounding engine, being similar to most SUVs in the game, such as the Granger and the Dubsta.
GTA V and Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 81 / 130 | 5 | N/A | AWD 60% FWD 40% RWD |
2400 / 5291 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 9.2 Seconds | 80 / 129 | 5 | F4 V8 (Cover) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $750 | $1,500 | ||
| Off-Road Bumper | $1,250 | $2,500 | |||
| 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 | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $200 | $400 | |
| Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $3,375 | |||
| 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 | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
| Roofs | Stock Roof | $100 | $200 | ||
| Roof Rack | $350 | $700 | |||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $2,700 | ||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $1,250 | $2,500 | ||
| Side Steps | $1,500 | $3,000 | |||
| 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 | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | - | ||
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | |||
Gallery[]
Notable Owners[]
- Jimmy De Santa owned a unique, worn taxi yellow BeeJay XL, registered as 57EIG117, until it was repossessed by Franklin for Simeon Yetarian.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Sometimes spawns in Simeon Yetarian's garage until Mr. Philips.
- Frequently spawns in Rockford Hills when switching to Michael during daytime.
- May be found parked next to some tents and a Baller off-road along the west span of Calafia Road, looking east across the Alamo Sea.[1]
- Frequently spawns on beaches around San Andreas near gatherings of Pedestrians or Campers.
- Jimmy De Santa's BeeJay can be retrieved from Premium Deluxe Motorsport immediately after the mission Complications by Michael De Santa and stored in one of his garages.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Frequently spawns in Blaine County rather than in Los Santos.
- Frequently spawns on beaches around San Andreas near gatherings of Pedestrians or Campers.
- Occasionally spawns on the beach next to the LSIA branch of Los Santos Customs, next to a group of campers. A Surfer may sometimes spawn in its place.
- Has a higher possibility of spawning in Los Santos city if the car is requested by Simeon Yetarian.
- Enhanced version
- Can be requested by a VIP (and any bodyguards of the organisation) for free from the Interaction Menu > VIP Vehicles. It will always spawn in matte black and will spawn near the player where there is enough space.
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $27,000 as part of the After Hours update continuation.
- No longer available in the enhanced versions of the game; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The BeeJay XL uses the "Pop" group which plays Non-Stop-Pop FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The BeeJay XL from Complications uses the "Rap" group which can play:
- West Coast Classics
- Radio Los Santos
- The Lab
- Blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- IFruit Radio (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The BeeJay XL uses the "Pop" group which can play:
Trivia[]
General[]
- The word "BeeJay" is a double entendre. In one hand, it is a clear pun on its real-life equivalent, the Toyota FJ Cruiser (in the past, the BJ was the diesel-engined model of the original Toyota FJ). On the other hand, it references a blowjob.
- "BeeJay" may also be a reference to the name of the real-life Hummer midsize SUV.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- If the player has bought the Offroad Bumper and the front of the car is deformed enough, part of the bumper will remain in its original place and simply "float" in front of the car.
- Vehicles.meta file indicates that the BeeJay XL was at one point able to tow small trailers. However, it lacks the tow hitch dummy to do so. The same case applies to the Rancher XL and the Seminole.
References[]
- ↑ cs3_04_strm_1.ymap:
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