In the ever-evolving world of GTA Online, your success often depends on the vehicles you own. Whether you're grinding heists, delivering cargo, racing through the streets, or dodging griefers in public lobbies, the right vehicle can make all the difference. Here are 10 vehicles you must own in GTA Online —each offering unique advantages in combat, transportation, and money-making efficiency.
1. Kosatka Submarine
The Kosatka is the gateway to the Cayo Perico Heist, the most efficient and profitable solo heist in GTA Online. More than just a submarine, it functions as a mobile operations center with sonar, weapon upgrades, a moon pool for vehicles like the Sparrow, and optional guided missile systems. Once fully upgraded, it becomes an essential base for any player looking to earn serious money.
- Best For: Cayo Perico Heist, mobile base of operations
- Key Feature: Access to Cayo Perico heist missions
- Price: $2,200,000
2. Vigilante
The Vigilante looks and performs like something straight out of a superhero movie. With missile launchers and a rocket boost, it's one of the fastest and most destructive land vehicles. Its boost refills quickly, allowing for insane speeds and sharp jumps—perfect for traveling fast or wrecking enemies.
- Best For: High-speed ground transport, PvP encounters, chaos in free roam
- Key Feature: Rocket boost and lock-on missiles
- Price: $3,750,000
3. Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule
The Iron Mule is the ultimate cargo transport helicopter. It’s faster, more durable, and can carry heavier loads than the aging Cargobob. Ideal for CEO or MC businesses, it makes vehicle recovery, cargo missions, and heavy lifts far more efficient.
- Best For: Business resupplies, vehicle and crate transport
- Key Feature: Superior speed and payload capacity over Cargobob
- Price: $2,345,000
4. Pegassi Toreador
The Toreador is the definition of versatility. This car can drive underwater, fire unlimited homing missiles, and use a rocket boost to escape or catch up quickly. It’s practically a submarine-sports car hybrid, capable of tackling missions across land and sea with ease.
- Best For: Freemode combat, water traversal, escape missions
- Key Feature: Amphibious capabilities, infinite missiles, rocket boost
- Price: $4,250,000
5. Terrorbyte
With the Agents of Sabotage DLC, the Terrorbyte has become more useful than ever. It can now house the Master Control Terminal, allowing you to run all your businesses from one location. It also comes with stealth options like Silent Running and Missile Lock-On Jammer, and serves as a command hub for the Oppressor Mk II.
- Best For: Business management, PvP utility, launching client jobs
- Key Feature: Master control terminal, stealth upgrades
- Base Price: $1,375,000
6. Oppressor Mk II
The Oppressor Mk II is still the king of GTA Online mobility. This hoverbike is equipped with rocket boost and homing missiles, allowing for fast travel, aggressive combat, and delivery missions. While it’s been nerfed slightly over the years, it remains the fastest and most practical way to get around.
- Best For: Fast travel, supply missions, quick escapes
- Key Feature: Hovering flight, missiles, incredible speed
- Price: $3,890,250 (Full) / $2,925,000 (Trade Price)
7. Bravado Banshee GTS
Once you apply the Hao’s Special Works (HSW) upgrade, the Banshee GTS becomes the fastest car in GTA Online. Perfect for races, HSW time trials, and competitive events, this vehicle is a must for players who love speed. With excellent acceleration and handling, it’s also a top pick for collectors.
- Best For: Street races, time trials, car meets
- Key Feature: Fastest top speed in the game with HSW upgrade
- Base Price: $1,989,500
- HSW Upgrade Cost: $1,900,000
8. Akula Helicopter
The Akula is the go-to stealth chopper in GTA Online. Its stealth mode makes you invisible to enemy radar, and it can reduce your wanted level to 2 stars. It’s also armed to the teeth and carries multiple passengers, making it a favorite among grinders and PvP players alike.
- Best For: Stealth missions, CEO/MC operations, aerial combat
- Key Feature: Radar invisibility, heavy weapon loadout
- Price: $4,500,000 (Full) / $3,375,000 (Trade Price)
9. Duke O’ Death
This armored muscle car Duke O’ Death is completely free and comes with Imani Tech support, allowing for upgrades like the Missile Lock-On Jammer and Remote Control Unit. Its durability and speed make it ideal for surviving in public lobbies, and it’s a strong choice for beginners and veterans alike.
- Best For: Early-game survival, free roam missions
- Key Feature: Heavy armor, Imani Tech upgrades
- Price: Free
10. F-160 Raiju
The F-160 Raiju is an advanced stealth jet capable of vertical takeoff and landing, hovering, and stealth mode. It excels in aerial combat and makes a strong statement in the sky. Whether you're defending a business or attacking targets in style, the Raiju stands at the top of GTA Online’s air superiority list.
- Best For: Dogfights, air-to-ground missions, stealth air raids
- Key Feature: VTOL capability, stealth radar, hover mode
- Price: $6,855,000 (Full) / $5,141,250 (Trade Price)
Final Word
GTA Online offers an incredible variety of vehicles, but the ones listed here stand out for their utility, power, and gameplay-changing features. Owning them isn’t just about flexing—it’s about efficiency, survivability, and dominating every aspect of the game, from heists to high-speed chases. Whether you’re a grinder, fighter, or collector, these are the vehicles that will take your GTA experience to the next level.
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