16 Cars Spotted in the Latest GTA 6 Video

Grand Theft Auto is back and, once I had recovered from the initial shock of 26 minutes of footage that had millions glued to their screens, I decided to scrutinise it second by second to learn more about the game’s cars. I will not reveal how long I spent analysing this video; let us simply overlook that part.

These 16 cars are not every car visible in the latest GTA 6 video. They are my own selection, and there are many more besides - not to mention the countless vehicles that are not cars and will keep us hooked on the game.

Leave a comment if you spot other cars! For now, though, let us get to the list and the details.

As usual, the Grand Theft Auto series does not use real manufacturers’ names or badges on its in-game cars. Instead, it creates brands such as Übermacht, Benefactor, Declasse and Vapid, combining features from several vehicles into a single body shape.

From models inspired by the BMW 3 Series E30 to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, these are the 16 real-world cars we identified beneath the disguises in the latest GTA 6 video.

1. BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30)

The car given the most attention in this second video is the red convertible driven by Jason and Lucia. It is an Übermacht Sentinel Classic Cabrio, based on the E30-generation BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Its compact proportions, four separate headlights - although they are not round in the game - twin grille and almost horizontal waistline immediately reveal its origins. The wheels also recall the popular BBS designs fitted to many BMWs of the period.

It appears to be a car the pair use very early in the story, although we will only be able to confirm that in a few months’ time, when the game becomes available.

2. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The black Benefactor Schafter used for a substantial part of this video initially looks like a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. In reality, however, it is a blend of several Mercedes-Benz E-Class generations and body styles, as well as other models. You can see this from here.

The interior closely resembles that of the W211 E-Class, especially in the dashboard design, centre console and arrangement of the air vents. This scene inside the car with Jason and Lucia, just before a police chase begins, provides a clear view of the cabin and its similarities.

Its rear end and roofline borrow details from the facelifted C207-generation E-Class Coupé, while the proportions and wheelbase evoke the larger W221 S-Class. The headlights, grille and bonnet shape, meanwhile, seem to draw inspiration from the Mercedes-Benz CL (C216).

Of every car on this list, this is the finest example of the formula Rockstar uses for GTA cars. The Schafter is not a copy of one particular Mercedes-Benz, but a combination of several models from the German manufacturer.

3. Nissan Skyline GT-R

The night-time street-racing scenes reveal the return of the Annis Elegy Retro Custom, instantly recognisable through its four circular rear lights and Nissan Skyline GT-R-inspired silhouette.

There is no single reference model here either. The side profile and much of the rear are close to the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32, whereas the front, shown at other points in the video, incorporates R33 features. The rear lights, boot lid and other details point towards the later R34. Rockstar has compressed three generations into one fictional Japanese sports car.

The car shown in the video has been heavily modified with graphics, neon lighting, oversized wheels and a huge rear wing. This suggests customisation options unlike anything previously seen in the game.

4. Chevrolet Chevelle

Jason is seen breaking into a red American classic with a tool inserted beside the door window (and did anyone spot that enormous lizard passing in the background of this scene?). The car appears to belong to the Declasse Tulip family in the GTA universe and is mainly inspired by the early-1970s Chevrolet Chevelle.

The scene also indicates that stealing a car will be a more involved process in GTA VI. Rather than smashing the window straight away, Jason uses a tool to manipulate the lock. Modern cars will require electronic devices.

5. Ford Mustang

The Vapid Dominator, inspired by the Ford Mustang, is one of Grand Theft Auto’s most iconic cars, and GTA VI will continue to feature it in several body styles and versions.

In the image above, a Vapid Dominator GT can be seen on the left, inspired by the sixth-generation Ford Mustang Convertible. Immediately behind it is a Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire, inspired by the Dodge Challenger SRT. Most prominent is the BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30) already described above.

The presence of several Dominator versions in the game trailer indicates that the Mustang should remain one of the leading automotive references in GTA culture.

6. BMW X5 (F15)

Amid Vice City traffic, a car with a rear end clearly inspired by the third-generation BMW X5 (F15) appears repeatedly. The SUV on the right in the image below is one such example, but the model also shows up at other moments in the video and in different colours.

It is called the Benefactor XLS - from the same brand as the Schafter shown in the image and already mentioned in this list - and is a blend of a Mercedes-Benz GLS at the front and a third-generation BMW X5 at the rear.

This is further proof that, while Benefactor is associated with Mercedes-Benz, it also has models incorporating features from other marques in classic GTA fashion. In this case, the rear lights, tailgate and bumper are based on the BMW X5 (F15).

7. Dodge Charger

Several police vehicles appear during the pursuit of the Schafter, including a Bravado Buffalo inspired by the Dodge Charger. Bravado generally represents Dodge in the GTA universe, and the Buffalo has followed the Charger’s different generations throughout the Grand Theft Auto series.

Its four-door body, broad front end and muscular proportions follow the template of the Charger used by countless US police forces. As a police car, the in-game version receives emergency lights, a front push bar and police livery.

In the video, the Charger appears not only as a police car but also in civilian form, meaning it will be available to use as a conventional road car too.

8. Rolls-Royce Cullinan

A mission involving the transport and protection of a VIP client starts at the airport and puts Jason and Lucia in an Enus Jubilee, the luxury SUV inspired by the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Ahead of them travels a Gallivanter Baller ST-D, GTA VI’s Range Rover.

The tall body, almost vertical grille and imposing presence make the reference especially clear. Even the glass proportions and pillar shapes seek to recreate the look of Rolls-Royce’s first SUV.

In the GTA universe, Enus acts as a combination of Rolls-Royce and Bentley. With the Jubilee, though, Cullinan influence clearly outweighs all others.

9. Range Rover

As mentioned above, the Enus Jubilee does not travel alone during this mission. The security convoy includes several Gallivanter Baller ST-D models inspired by the Range Rover.

In the image below, two units from the escort are visible on the left, parked outside the opening party for Megamundo’s first headquarters on American soil.

The Baller ST-D combines the body shape and proportions of the latest Range Rover with selected features from the preceding generation. Its side profile, raised bonnet and rear-section design make the connection to the British SUV unmistakable.

Gallivanter is Land Rover’s equivalent in the Grand Theft Auto universe, and the Baller family has been present since GTA IV. Across the different games, the model has tracked the Range Rover’s evolution, moving from a relatively simple off-roader to a luxury SUV.

10. Audi A3 Saloon (8V)

Among the traffic, we found the Obey Tailgator S, a car that is virtually identical to the 8V-generation Audi A3 Saloon. This second GTA VI video contains countless references to German cars, which, alongside American and Japanese models, promise to dominate Vice City’s roads.

11. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

At several points in the video, the Benefactor Dubsta, inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, can be identified appearing repeatedly in different colours. The image below shows one example parked on the left, behind a motorcycle.

Its almost upright windscreen, flat panels, square body and sturdy proportions make the model easy to recognise, even when it appears among other cars.

12. Porsche Macan

Two white examples parked side by side on the left are a mix of the Porsche Macan and Porsche Cayenne. The model is called the Pfister Astron, with Pfister being the brand that typically has cars styled like Porsche models in the GTA universe. In the background on the right, the rear of the Benefactor Dubsta - GTA’s Mercedes-Benz G-Class-inspired car - is visible.

13. Mercedes-AMG A/GLA 45 / 14. BMW M2 (F87)

During a car meet in a car park, several vehicles can be seen, but two stand out and their inspirations are impossible to miss.

In the foreground is a Benefactor model, with Mercedes-Benz as its inspiration, that combines several cars from the German brand. It has A-Class proportions, but a front end with headlights very similar to those on the first-generation Mercedes-AMG GLA 45.

In the background is a car based on the BMW M2 (F87 generation), wearing BMW M-inspired colours; in the game it is called the Übermacht Cypher.

15. Audi A5 / A7

In the image above, parked on the right, is a white model from Obey, GTA’s Audi equivalent. In the game, it is a mixture of an Audi A5 at the front and an Audi A7 at the rear, with rear lights linked by a light bar as on the second generation of the German marque’s model.

16. Porsche Cayman

On the right of the image below, during the night-racing scene and being overtaken by the Annis Elegy Retro Custom highlighted above, is a Pfister Growler.

Before GTA VI launches on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, more clues are likely to emerge about these and other available cars. Which car are you hoping to spend the most time in while exploring the streets of Vice City and the State of Leonida? Leave a comment.