Annis Hellion

The Annis Hellion is a four-seat off-road truck in Grand Theft Auto Online. Rockstar introduced it on October 3, 2019, describing the Hellion as a heavy-duty 4x4 built for sand, rocks, rubble and other rough terrain.¹ A vehicle matching the Hellion also appears in Grand Theft Auto VI, as seen in Rockstar's first trailer.²

Overview

The Hellion prioritizes off-road traction and ground clearance over outright speed. Its boxy body, large tires and broad customization range make it most useful for free-roam exploration, steep climbs and routes away from paved roads. In GTA Online, it seats four and is sold through Southern San Andreas Super Autos for GTA$835,000.

Rockstar released the Hellion during the Diamond Casino & Resort update period. The Hellion arrived in October 2019 during an event week built around the new off-roader.

Design and appearance

The Hellion has a deliberately upright, angular profile. Its rectangular front end places the headlights inside recessed sections, with turn signals near the outer edges and a large protective bumper below. Small fender extensions, side steps and a ridged character line run along the body. At the rear are compact rectangular lights, a small cargo compartment and an offset license-plate mounting point.

The Hellion's closest overall visual match is the Y60 Nissan Patrol, particularly the short-wheelbase body, upright cabin and blistered fenders visible in Nissan's own heritage imagery.³ Smaller details can also be compared with the Nissan D21-based Terrano, Jeep Cherokee XJ, second-generation Mitsubishi Pajero and first-generation Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn.⁴⁵⁶⁷ Rockstar has not identified any of these vehicles as an official design source for the Hellion.

The cabin uses a traditional analog layout. Additional lights fitted to some bullbars and roof racks are decorative rather than functional.

Performance and driving

The Hellion's acceleration and top speed are modest compared with road-focused SUVs, but it is stable on broken ground and can climb steep dirt and sand inclines without much difficulty. Its large exposed tires are vulnerable to gunfire, making bulletproof tires the most useful defensive upgrade.

The truck is best suited to exploration and free-roam driving rather than competitive road racing. Its size and ride height help on uneven terrain, while the long, heavy body requires more space to turn than a compact off-roader.

Customization

The Hellion supports extensive visual customization, including bumpers, roof equipment, side steps, spare-wheel arrangements and liveries. The Window Plates option adds solid panels around part of the cabin, providing some extra cover for occupants while also changing the vehicle's appearance.

Two liveries stand out:

• Globe Ranger uses a red, gray and yellow expedition-vehicle theme.
• Nightmare uses a black-and-green flame treatment resembling Grave Digger's established design.⁸

Where to find the Hellion

In GTA Online, the Hellion can be purchased from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for GTA$835,000. Players who intend to use it away from roads should prioritize bulletproof tires before cosmetic upgrades.

In Rockstar's first GTA VI trailer, a vehicle matching the Hellion appears in freeway traffic in Vice City and outside the Pawn & Gun shop in Port Gellhorn.² This identifies the visible vehicle by its established GTA design; Rockstar has not separately published a model list confirming the name.

Trivia

• The name "hellion" means a troublesome or mischievous person.
• Extra lamps mounted on the front bullbar and roof racks are cosmetic and do not illuminate the road.
• A minor animation issue can briefly place the driver's hands incorrectly on the steering wheel when the engine starts.