The Canis Seminole is a four-door mid-size SUV featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Seminole's design appears to be inspired by that of the second generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is shown in the hood, rims, and main body line. The front bumper looks to be both from the pre and post facelift models, while having a lower brush guard from a 2007-2013 Volvo XC90 and Pontiac Torrent. The wheel arches, greenhouse area, and side trim are from the third generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, while the front fascia seems to be inspired by the third generation Nissan Pathfinder/second generation Nissan Frontier.
The Seminole is distinguished by its apparent sturdy profile, where the front end is largely dominated by a bulky bumper with a brush guard whose outer frame is finished in chrome, along with black sections beside the brush guard, housing unusable circular lamps. The upper area features a meshed grille surrounded by chrome separations, with the middle one being thinner than the two central ones. Beside the grille, there are dual headlights and turning signals, which are also surrounded in chrome. The brand's name is seen embossed on the hood, just above the grille, while smooth body lines can be seen around the center, reaching towards the base of the windshield.
The sides of the SUV denote its prominently large body, with bulky arches and lower sides and black plastic strips, as well as "4x4 OFFROAD" badging embossed on the front doors, just over the aforementioned strip. On the greenhouse area, the SUV prominently features black finish around the windows, around the mirror wings and on the pillars, while the A-pillars, roof line and front portions of the mirror wings are painted. The roof panel is separated from the rest of the car by two black lines.
The rear of the SUV is very simple, featuring the corresponding rear compartment door, the manufacturer emblem on the center, a black strip displaying the SUV's name on the passenger side above the license plate, and the rear compartment handle on the driver side. The outer edges house rectangular tail lights with a black surrounding, each one consisting of the upper main light, the middle brake light and the lower turn signals. The bumper is large and flat, with small square-shaped exhaust pipes below. The SUV shares the same interior as vehicles like the Cavalcade and the Granger, and shares the same yellow dial set in the enhanced version.
The Seminole may spawn with a single color or a two-tone color, where the secondary one is applied on the lower side of the front bumper, the portion below the side black strips, and the rear bumper. The SUV shares the same rims as the Primo, being the same rims loosely resembling the "Outsider" tuner wheels available in Los Santos Customs. While the rims are set to spawn with the default alloy color and is mostly finished in black and chrome, the wheel color gives a slight tint/shade of the selected color that is more visible on the center, which is only possible in examples generated in Content Creator.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Seminole is an average SUV in every way, both in design and performance. The top speed is average for a vehicle of its class, but acceleration is mediocre, leading to the Seminole feeling sluggish and heavy during normal driving. Handling is a bit better, as the SUV does not suffer from any oversteer or understeer, and it is very stable at high speeds. Like its real life counterpart, it does well off-road, thanks to its AWD drivetrain. The Seminole has a semi-stiff suspension which helps it stay level when cornering, but it has just enough travel to make the vehicle drive smoothly on uneven terrain.
The Seminole is powered by a large 4.0l V6 engine, but gives the SUV a boost in its acceleration. Its acceleration time is noticeably quicker than direct competitors like the Cavalcade or the Baller. The engine sound appears to be similar to vehicles like the Premier and the Primo, but with a rather smooth tone.
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 20% FWD 80% RWD |
2400 / 5291 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4x4 (AWD) (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
| 10.1 Seconds | 80 / 128 | 5 | F4 V6(Cover) F4 DOHC 4.0l V6(In-game model) |
AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | - | |
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $200 | $400 |
| Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | - | |
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $3,750 | ||
| 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 | - | - | |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $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: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | - | |
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | |
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | ||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | ||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | ||
Gallery[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Can be found near Alamo Sea, in a small village located north of Sandy Shores.
- Can be found on Senora Way near RON Alternates Wind Farm.
- Very common on the Great Ocean Highway.
- Sometimes found roaming around the northern streets of Sandy Shores.
- Rarely seen driving around Paleto Bay.
- Can be found on Olympic Freeway.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Originally, the car could not be stored in a garage. This was corrected in patch 1.10.
- Commonly seen near LSIA.
- Seen in similar locations to GTA V.
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $30,000, as part of the Heists update.
- 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 and Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Seminole uses the "Funk" group which can play:
Trivia[]
General[]
- The car's name is a play on its real-life counterpart, as both the Cherokee and the Seminole are Native American tribes in the southeastern United States.
- The description on Southern San Andreas Super Autos mentions that the Seminole "was derived from a signature car model and encased in a flimsy bodywork". This may be a nod to the origins of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was built as a successor of the Jeep Cherokee (XJ) and used an unibody chassis (opposed to the body-on-frame construction).
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- This vehicle does not have reverse lights, just like many other cars in the game.
- Strangely, the vehicle does not have any B-pillars, like the Serrano. This can be noticed quite easily when both doors from one side of the car are removed. This was most likely a developer's oversight.
- In the center of the rear floor, there is a floor mat with the word DF8-90 printed on it, likely a reused asset from the car of the same name.
- Vehicles.meta file indicates that the Seminole 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 BeeJay XL.