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Southern San Andreas Super Autos description, GTA V and GTA Online.

The second generation Gallivanter Baller is a five-door SUV appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.

Description

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The second generation Baller sits between the first generation Baller and the Baller ST-D in a growing model lineup of sporty British SUVs. Subsequent trim levels for the second generation, including the Baller LE and Baller ST, have been added in various GTA Online updates. These variants share the same initial chassis design, but feature different levels of cosmetic details and performance.

Grand Theft Auto VI

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The vehicle makes three notable appearances in the game's first trailer:

The vehicle later appears in the second trailer, where it is depicted as destroyed and on fire in the parking lot of the Starlet Motel (1:54), whilst also appearing throughout multiple official screenshots.

The second generation Baller also appeared in multiple of the game's leaks:

  • In a single clip of the September 2022 leaks, a steel blue one seen driving past Lucia across from the Cipher Mall in Rockridge, Vice City.[1]
  • In the "Junkies Video" of the August 2026 leaks, the second generation Baller appears through the video, either in traffic or parked around Southside, Vice City; an example of which is several parked in a row at a Gallivanter dealership alongside Baller ST-Ds, with a red one displayed on a ramp in front of the dealership's main lobby.[2]
  • In the first part of the "Hypercar" video of the August 2026 leaks, the second generation Baller appears through the video, either in traffic or parked in various areas.[3]

In both official and leaked appearances, the second generation Baller appears to have undergone several design changes.

Influence

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The second generation Baller is primarily based on the second-generation Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L494), with major parts of the car derived from other Range Rover models, such as the front bumper, headlights, and the entire rear fascia from the first-generation Range Rover Evoque (L538), and side accents from the fourth-generation Range Rover (L405).

Grand Theft Auto VI

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In GTA VI, as shown in detail in the first part of the "Hypercar" video of the August 2026 leaks, the headlights and grille are now inspired by the 2018–2021 Range Rover (L405) The taillight clusters are now allude to those of the second-generation Range Rover Evoque (L551).

Etymology

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The name Baller is a slang term for a person who finds success and wealth, starting from the bottom with nothing and making it to the top.

Design

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Grand Theft Auto V and Online

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The front face of the Baller features a lot of polymer, similar to the car's real life inspiration. The base of the front bumper features a polymer layer spanning the entire width. Two thirds of the front face width and a third of its height is occupied by a trapezium formation, with the outer part being black and the inset trapezium being chrome. Outside the central areas and at about half the SUV's height there are large ducts that have edges contoured to the lower trapezium, main grille and headlights. These ducts have horizontal LED strips that run from the inner vertex of the ducts. The main grille is located almost at the top of the front face, being a chrome-edged trapezium which is less wide than the lower trapezium. The main grille features two horizontal chrome strips either side of mid-height. The headlamp units are linked to the grille, with the top edge coinciding with the top of the grille and bottom edge with the upper horizontal strip. The headlamp units feature two circular lamps and then an amber turn indicator lamp on the outside. The bonnet/hood features an elevated area whose edges are in line with the top corners of the grille.

The sides of the car feature wheel arches in the form of large bulges. The main body features an impressed area bounded by two chrome lines parallel to the car's belt line. Connecting the two lines at the front quarter is a vertical air duct. As with the older model, the car features black, polymer-covered A, B, C and D pillars. The wing mirrors are dominantly body-coloured but feature a black polymer accent. The roof is lightly curved.

The rear features small, wide lamp units that mostly consist of small LEDs, connected by a single chrome line similar to the ones on the sides, just over a square-shaped formation that holds the license plate. The rear bumper is mostly dominated by a polymer portion encompassing the exhaust tubes, while two red strips are seen on the edges.

Again, the Baller is only painted in a primary colour for the body and the interior stitching. It has split six-spoke rims also seen on the Surano, wrapped in low-profile tyres.

The Baller appears to be equipped with a power tailgate, as seen in the cutscene where Dr. Dre and his entourage are leaving the hangar at LSIA prior to the player and English Dave departing for Cayo Perico.

Grand Theft Auto VI

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The second generation Baller in Grand Theft Auto VI shows a number of slight design alterations compared to its version in Grand Theft Auto V and Online. In the leaked September 2022 footage, the vehicle features redesigned stock rims and front turn signal lenses, with the door handles now aligned with the side chrome trim, as well as an added rear tow ball. In the first trailer, this design is seemingly retained, with the addition of a moonroof extending from the front to the rear seats, similar to the one featured on the Baller ST-D. In an official screenshot labeled under Vice City, the vehicle can also be seen with further updates such as redesigned headlights and a two-tone paint job.

Performance

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The second generation Baller accelerates at an average rate for an SUV, and is capable of reaching good top speed. The main weakness of the SUV's performance lies in its handling; the SUV's mass combined with its lack of traction can often lead to heavy understeer. When taken off-road however, the SUV's handling is better and cornering grip can allow for precise high speed driving off-road. The handling of the SUV can be quickly summarized as a level below the Huntley Sport in almost every way imaginable.

Though the engine model does not feature any manifolds, the engine cover displays what appears to be a single-overhead camshaft V8, fitted in a front engine, all wheel drive (60% front, 40% rear) layout, longitudinally.

Variants

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Image Vehicle Description Notes
A Baller LE in Grand Theft Auto Online.
Baller LE Limited Edition facelift version of the second generation Baller appearing in Grand Theft Auto Online, based on the 2015–2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR. An armored variant is also available. Added as part of the Executives and Other Criminals update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
A Baller LE (Armored) in Grand Theft Auto Online.
Baller LE (Armored)
A Baller LE LWB in Grand Theft Auto Online.
Baller LE LWB Long Wheelbase variant of the Baller LE appearing in GTA Online. An armored variant is also available. Added as part of the Executives and Other Criminals update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
A Baller LE LWB (Armored) in Grand Theft Auto Online.
Baller LE LWB (Armored)
A Baller ST in Grand Theft Auto Online.
Baller ST Sports variant of the second generation Baller appearing in GTA Online, based on the 2018–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR. Added as part of The Contract update for Grand Theft Auto Online.

Modifications

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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 $11,250
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 $9,000
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 None $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
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Design

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Images

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Trailer Screenshots

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Locations

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Grand Theft Auto V

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Grand Theft Auto Online

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Prominent Appearances in Gameplay

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Grand Theft Auto V

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  • In Father/Son, a unique metallic Ultra Blue Baller can be encountered merging into the southbound La Puerta Freeway at the Rockford Hills intersection during the pursuit. This Baller only spawns if the player fails their first attempt of the mission and restarts from the last checkpoint. To obtain this Baller, simply hijack it and abandon the mission.
    • This particular Baller can spawn with any pearlescent colors from its traffic-default color sets. This means it has a 2/15 chance to spawn with a pearlescent hue that is not available at mod shops: Matte Gray or Worn Green, creating a unique color combination. If the Baller spawns with an obtainable pearlescent hue, the process of forcing it to spawn with a different pearlescent color on the next attempt can be very convoluted:
      • The player needs to start the mission with a random vehicle; arriving with a personal vehicle or on foot may cause the pearlescent hue not to randomise upon retry.
      • If the Baller spawned with an undesirable pearlescent color, the player needs to drive the Baller back towards Michael's mansion, but then abandon the SUV some distance away from the safehouse (around a few hundred meters will be sufficient) and then reattempt the mission. This way, the Baller from the previous attempt will not despawn, forcing the game to spawn a new Baller with a different pearlescent color.
  • In the mission Dead Man Walking, after Michael De Santa climbs out of the window, a Baller and a Felon are parked and available to choose to steal in order to make his escape.

Grand Theft Auto Online

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Contact Missions

Heists

Casino Work

  • The Baller can appear in Undisclosed Cargo as the vehicle that needs to be disposed of.

Notable Owners

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Grand Theft Auto V

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Rewards

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Grand Theft Auto Online

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Rockstar Games Website

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Gallivanter Baller - SUVs
SPEED
ACCELERATION
BRAKING
TRACTION
SEATS
4
GARAGE
MODDABLE
PREMIUM
SUPER-MODDABLE
SELL
BUY
DEALER

Oversights

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  • In earlier versions of Southern San Andreas Super Autos, the second generation Baller's listing incorrectly used a picture of the first generation model. This was subsequently fixed when said website was revamped.
  • The Rockstar Games Website lists the second generation Baller as non-purchasable and the first generation Baller as purchasable, despite it being vice-versa in-game.

Specifications

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Model

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Model name Texture name Handling name Text label name In-game name Swankness Flags
GTA V and Online baller2 baller2 BALLER2 BALLER Baller 3
Vehicle Flags
  • FLAG_PARKING_SENSORS
  • FLAG_RICH_CAR
  • FLAG_IS_OFFROAD_VEHICLE
  • FLAG_IS_BULKY
  • FLAG_HAS_INTERIOR_EXTRAS
Model Flags
  • MF_ABS_STD
  • MF_AXLE_F_MCPHERSON
  • MF_AXLE_R_MCPHERSON

Population

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Group(s) Scenario set(s) Frequency Driver model(s) License plate(s)
GTA V and Online
  • Mid
  • Freeway
MECHANIC_CARS_LARGE 100 None Standard White - 100%

Handling

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Max velocity (kmph / mph) Gears Engine type Drivetrain Mass (kg / lbs)
GTA V and Online 135 / 83.89 5 N/A AWD (40% rear, 60% front) 2200 / 4850.17

Audio

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Horns Engine Radio Police scanner
Manufacturer Model Category Color override
GTA V and Online horn_list_suv_pickup suv_5_us_v8 Modern hip-hop Gallivanter Baller SUV None

Language

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English French German Italian Spanish Japanese Russian Polish Korean Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Portuguese (Brazil) Spanish (Mexico)
GTA V and Online Baller Baller Baller Baller Baller ボーラー Baller Baller 볼러 行者 行者 Baller Baller

Traffic Default Colors

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GTA V and OnlinePrimarySecondaryPearlescentWheelsTrimAccent
1
Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
4
Metallic Silver (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
3
Metallic Dark Silver (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
4
Metallic Silver (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
111
Metallic White (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
5
Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
111
Metallic White (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
6
Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic)
1
Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic)
5
Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
11
Metallic Anthracite Grey (Metallic)
1
Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic)
4
Metallic Silver (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
13
Matte Gray (Matte)
2
Metallic Black Steel (Metallic)
13
Matte Gray (Matte)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
28
Metallic Torino Red (Metallic)
31
Metallic Grace Red (Metallic)
38
Metallic Orange (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
50
Metallic Racing Green (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
59
Worn Green (Worn)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
67
Metallic Diamond Blue (Metallic)
1
Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic)
111
Metallic White (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
52
Metallic Olive Green (Metallic)
10
Metallic Gun Metal (Metallic)
52
Metallic Olive Green (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
8
Metallic Stone Silver (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
5
Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
2
Metallic Black Steel (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
65
Metallic Mariner Blue (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
111
Metallic White (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
111
Metallic White (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
112
Metallic Frost White (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
112
Metallic Frost White (Metallic)
156
Default Alloy Color (Classic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)
0
Metallic Black (Metallic)

References

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  1. Timestamp
    00:00:02
    Americas 2022-07-14 13-42-00.mp4
  2. Timestamp
    (August 19, 2026)
    *00:00:00 – A white second generation Baller heading westbound at an intersection of Calderone Avenue and Cicada Avenue.
    • 00:00:28 – A black second generation Baller parked at the Gator Plaza's parking lot in Cicada Avenue.
    • 00:00:33 – Several second generation Ballers parked in a row at a Gallivanter dealership alongside Baller ST-Ds, with a red one displayed on a ramp in front of the dealership's main lobby.
      junkies.mp4
  3. Timestamp
    (August 21, 2026)
    *00:00:29, 00:00:39 – A white second generation Baller heading northbound in SW 7th Street, Salton, and later about to cross an intersection.
    • 00:00:50 – A white second generation Baller waiting at a traffic light in Salton, heading northbound to SW 19th Street, in front of a black Vapid mid-size pickup truck.
    • 00:00:59 – A black second generation Baller heading southbound in the oncoming lane, about to enter a highway on-ramp.
    • 00:01:18 – A charcoal second generation Baller heading northbound in the oncoming lane in Interstate 97, being overtaken by a red Zion Cabrio.
    • 00:01:28 – A white second generation Baller waiting at the railroad crossing on a street surface to the right far distance.
    • 00:01:33 – A silver second generation Baller exiting the highway and turning left to Peacock Bay.
    • 00:01:49 – A black second generation Baller parked in a parking lot on the left, next to a Schlott Construction Bison 900.
    • 00:02:14 – A red second generation Baller waiting at a traffic light from eastbound, queuing behind a charcoal first generation Vapid SUV.
    • 00:02:24–00:02:25 – Two second generation Ballers in the entrance of Hamlet; a silver one parked at an unnamed small plaza's parking lot on the left, and another charcoal one appearing from eastbound waiting at the intersection.
      hypercar1.mp4
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