If you've spent time in the dusty stretches of Sandy Shores or the back alleys of East Los Santos, you’ve probably come across a rusted-out lowrider that looks like it’s been sitting for decades. This is the Voodoo. For an experienced player, this car is a curious piece of the game’s automotive landscape. It’s not a hypercar you’ll use for races, but it has its own niche appeal and history. Let’s break down what you need to know.
What is the Voodoo based on?
In simple terms, the Voodoo is Rockstar’s take on classic American lowriders, primarily the 1960s Chevrolet Impala. Its design is a mix of elements from various years, giving it that distinctive, recognizable cruiser profile. The version in GTA 5 and Online is intentionally a "beater" – it’s permanently rusty and worn-looking, which sets it apart from most other cars you can find or buy.
Where can I find a Voodoo in GTA 5 and Online?
Most players will encounter the Voodoo in the Blaine County area, especially around Sandy Shores. It spawns there quite commonly due to its beat-up aesthetic fitting the rural environment. It can rarely be found in parts of East Los Santos as well. There’s also a specific, reliable spawn point: parked outside a yellow house on Joshua Road, north of Harmony. In GTA Online, you can also purchase it directly from Benny’s Original Motor Works for $5,500 to access its custom version.
Is the Voodoo a good car to use?
This depends entirely on what you want it for. In terms of raw performance, it’s average. Its acceleration and top speed are decent for a muscle car, and it handles reasonably well, but it’s not going to compete with modern sports or super cars. Its primary value isn’t performance; it’s style and customization. Driving a rusty Voodoo is more about role-playing a certain vibe than winning races. For players deep into the car culture aspect of GTA, finding a clean Voodoo is a common desire, which leads some to seek out GTA 5 Accounts for sale that might have rare or previously available clean versions stored in garages, as the rusty finish in the current versions is permanent.
What kind of customization does the Voodoo have?
In its standard, found-on-the-street form in GTA 5, you cannot modify it at Los Santos Customs to remove its rust—it’s permanently a beater. However, the real customization potential is unlocked in GTA Online at Benny’s Original Motor Works. Here, you can transform it into a “Voodoo Custom.” This opens up extensive lowrider modifications, including hydraulic suspensions, a vast array of liveries, custom wheels, trim, and interior options. This is where most players who are fans of lowriders invest their time and money, creating a fully personalized show car.
How does it compare to the Voodoo in older GTA games?
For players who remember GTA IV, the Voodoo had a slightly cleaner look and was classified as a muscle car. It was heavier and slower in that game. The GTA 5 version, while rusted, actually has improved driving performance. It also lost some of its classic badging and details. In GTA IV, there were also unique gang variants and special mission vehicles, like Elizabeta Torres’s pink and white Voodoo, which players could keep through specific mission-failing tricks.
Are there any special versions or missions featuring the Voodoo?
In GTA 5 Story Mode, it’s just a standard, rusty world vehicle. In GTA Online, aside from the Benny’s custom version, it can appear in certain activities. It’s one of the potential target vehicles in the Salvage Yard’s Tow Truck Service, and it can spawn in specific Payphone Hits. Its most prominent historical appearances were in GTA IV story missions like “Have a Heart,” where you famously transport corpses in the trunk of one.
Should I get one?
If you are a collector or a fan of lowrider culture within the game, then yes, getting a Voodoo to customize at Benny’s is a satisfying project. It’s a piece of GTA’s automotive history. If you’re a player focused on efficiency, heists, or racing, you’ll likely pass it by for more competitive vehicles. In general, it serves a specific purpose: style over speed. It’s a car you own because you enjoy its unique look and the statement it makes cruising slowly down the streets of Los Santos.