10. Enus Paragon R
Milionare car meets Military grade armor
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What is the Enus Paragon R
The Enus Paragon R is a sports car based on the iconic Bentley Continental GT and was released with the long-awaited Casino Heist DLC that can be unlocked for free by completing the Casino Heist’s Final cutscene. The Paragon R offers decent bulletproof capabilities when fully upgraded and will withstand multiple rockets before being destroyed, armor plating must be attached to gain this perk.
What we love about the Enus Paragon R
The Paragon R being a completely free car makes it a perfect starter vehicle for new and returning players looking to own an armored vehicle at minimal cost. The Paragon R has good acceleration and top speed for a sports car and is somewhat unique in that it gives players the ability to use in all sports class races and certain adversary modes (Sumo).
Enus Paragon R Is Good For
The Enus Paragon is a well armored sports car that excels at:
- All Sports class races. This will do the job until players can afford to buy a top of the pack HSW sports car (Itali GTO Stinger TT or La Coureuse) .
- All Missions that involve being attacked by aggressive enemies as the armor will negate most damage done.
- Getting around the map quickly, most sports cars tend to be fast in GTA V Online.
How to get the Enus Paragon R
Players can unlock the Paragon R for free by completing all six Diamond Casino Heist missions as the host.
9. Bravado Half-track
The American Dream on Wheels
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What is the Bravado Half-track
The Bravado Half-track is without a doubt one of the most unique looking armored vehicles in the entire game with its caterpillar tread (Tank treads) and mounted machine gun, one additional person is required to use the mounted gun while driving. The Half-track is very slow for a truck even when performance modifications are maxed out; fortunately, the Half-track makes up for this flaw with its amazing bulletproof capabilities.
What we love about the Bravado Half-track
The Bravado Half-track when fully upgraded with max armor-plating and vehicle armor (100%) offers some of the best defense in GTA V Online. The Half-tracks viability goes up a notch when players pair it with a second companion on the mounted machine gun, don’t worry the machine gun has bulletproof armor that blocks all frontal shots (non-explosive).
Bravado Half-track Is Good For
- PvP combat as the armor-plating when fully upgraded can block all explosives without being destroyed or noticeably damaged.
- Missions that require multiple players to kill multiple aggressive enemies. One player driving and another on the mounted machine gun.
- Defending your MC/Bunker Business from Police Raids. The armor this vehicle provides ensures you won’t die easily from gunfire.
How to get the Bravado Half-track
GTA V Online players can buy the Bravado Half-track at War Stock Cache and Carry for $2,254,350 or for $1,695,000 for the trade price (specific mission).
8. Brickade 6x6 Acid Lab
A multi-purpose vehicle
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What is the Brickade 6x6 Acid Lab
The Brickade 6x6 Acid Lab is the first Service vehicle on this list and was released alongside the Los Santos Drug Wars DLC back on December 23, 2022. A service vehicle is a special personal vehicle that grants players the ability to visit vehicle interiors serving as a pseudo apartment or base of operations. The Brickade offers excellent armor and bulletproof capabilities that will surely fit all play styles (Defensive or Aggressive).
What we love about the Brickade 6x6 Acid Lab
What makes this vehicle so good is its top-of-the-line defense when it comes to tanking homing missiles, a shocking total of 48 homing missiles before the Brickade 6x6 is destroyed. If players are inside the Brickade 6x6 when destroyed their character won’t die but spawn outside of the destroyed Acid Lab allowing for quick revenge. The Acid lab also counts as a business players can use to make in-game money passively.
Brickade 6x6 Acid Lab Is Good For
- Generating passive income when players complete the set-up mission for the acid lab.
- PvP combat against Oppressors Mk2 as the Acid Lab can withstand all homing missiles the MK2 has (20).
- Driving around the map with peace of mind, unless a player is directly in front of you shooting, players won’t take any damage.
How to get the Brickade 6x6 Acid Lab
To get access to the GTA Online Acid Lab, you first need to complete all six of the First Dose Contact Missions from Dax and then speak to mutt and pay him $750,000 to install the lab equipment. This will be free if you are a current GTA+ member.
7. Brute Armored Boxville
Its time for War Boys
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What is the Brute Armored Boxville
The Brute Armored Boxville is a weaponized vehicle that came with the Import/Export DLC on December 13, 2016. This Armored Boxville was one of the first weaponized vehicles in GTA V online and offers excellent defense and offense for a slow-moving truck. The Armored Boxville comes with most upgrades already installed, making it a good pick for low budget players.
What we love about the Brute Armored Boxville
The Brute Armored Boxville comes with a frontal scope that can push away oncoming vehicles and sometimes even explode the vehicle on top-speed impacts. The Brute Armored Boxville can only be stored at the vehicle warehouse which players can use to make extra cash from sourcing and selling acquired cars.
Brute Armored Boxville Is Good For
- Getting unwanted vehicles and obstacles out of the way by using the frontal scope.
- Defending your MC/Bunker Business from Police Raids. The armor this vehicle provides ensures you won’t die easily from gunfire.
- All Missions that involve being attacked by aggressive enemies as the armor will negate most damage done.
- All PvP combat against players using non explosive weapons.
How to get the Brute Armored Boxville
The Brute Armored Boxville can be bought on War Stock Cache and Carry for $2,200,000.
6. Terobyte
Totaly not suspicious
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What is the Terobyte
The Terobyte is the second Service vehicle on this list and is home to the most popular weaponized vehicle in GTA Online, the Oppressor MK2. The Terobyte offers armor and armor plating upgrades that will improve its base defense against 34 explosive rockets. The terobyte has a spacious interior that offers a custom weapon station, clothing locker, and a built-in computer for launching specific missions.
What we love about the Terobyte
The Terobyte is the only location players have that can store their Oppressor MK2 and the only method to start the Terobyte specific client jobs. When fully upgraded, the Terobyte will truly shine as a well armored and somewhat good bulletproof command center.
Terobyte Is Good For
- Launching Clients jobs is the only method players have in being a host.
- Recharging the Oppressor MK2’s missiles as when you enter and exit the missiles reset.
- PvP combat as its strong defense will block all incoming homing missiles and most frontal assaults.
How to get the Terobyte
The Terobyte can be bought on Warstock Cache and Carry for $1,375,000.
5. Mobile Operation Center (M.O.C)
Now this is a Truck
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What is the Mobile Operation Center
The M.O.C (Mobile Operation Center) is a beast of a machine that features the biggest interior s[ace of all the Service Vehicles, so big players can store any of their personal vehicles inside and still have a vast amount of space. The M.O.C was released alongside the Gunrunning DLC and when fully upgraded with max armor can withstand bullets, rockets and sometimes Orbital Canon Strikes (must be inside).
What we love about the Mobile Operation Center
The M.O.C not only offers bulletproof and rocket blocking capabilities but also offers multiple weaponized turrets that can deal out some heavy player/npc damage. The M.O.C also offers a mod shop, weapon station, clothing locker, personal quarters and a custom computer for launching gunrunning and client missions.
M.O.C Is Good For
- Attacking enemies when using any of the three mounted turrets.
- All forms of defending when fully the tuck is upgraded with the maximum armor plating as it covers most of the truck windows.
- Driving when players detached the trailer bed, top speed and acceleration are the best for the truck class.
- Max Upgrade comes with a scope for pushing away vehicles and destroyable objects.
How to get the M.O.C
The M.O.C can be bought on Warstock Cache and carry for $1,225,000
4. Duke O’ Death
Mad Max
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What is the Duke O’ Death
The Duke O’ Death is a very quick armored muscle car that is heavily based on the long running movie franchise, Mad Max. The Duke O’ Death is another free car that is sadly only available to returning players from old gen. On release, the Duke O’ Death was hailed as the second-best bulletproof/rocket blocking car able to withstand 6-7 direct impact.
What we love about the Duke O’ Death
The Duke O’ Death is a very fast muscle car that can be used in all sports class races and because of its excellent armor is an ideal choice for races with HSW (Hao’s Special Work) disabled.
Duke O’ Death is Good For
- Muscle class races as its top speed and armor is perfect for aggressive races.
- Defending against aggressive enemies during business police raids.
- Player protection against incoming rockets as players will have enough time to exit the vehicle before it explodes.
How to get the Duke O’ Death
The Duke O’ Death can be bought on Warstock Cache and Carry for $665,000.
3. Insurgent Pickup
An OG stil beloved
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What is the HVY Insurgent Pickup
The Insurgent Pickup is a top-of-the-line SUV style truck that comes in two variations, a mounted turret with a truck bed and another without the truck bed but offers much better armor. The insurgent Pickup will take 6-7 sticky bombs, 2-3 Tank Shell from a Rhino Tank, five Homing missiles rockets, 4 or 5 direct Rocket shots, and less than a minute of constant minigun fire.
What we love about the HVY Insurgent Pickup
The Insurgent offers one of the best bulletproof capabilities due to its height (no suspension), and broad hood, higher vehicles with a longer front are always better for blocking frontal and side bullet attacks. The Top Speed when fully upgraded makes the insurgent one of the best in its class.
Insurgent Pickup is Good For
- Defending against all types of enemies during business contact missions.
- Player protection against incoming rockets as players will have enough time to exit the vehicle before it explodes.
- Trolling other players when using off the radar.
How to get the Insurgent Pickup
The Insurgent Pickup can be bought on Warstock Cache and Carry for $1,795,500.
2. HVY Nightshark
Fast and bulky
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What is the HVY Nightshark
The HVY Nightshark is quite like the HVY Insurgent (no turret) and shows it in a way that highlights its features spectacularly. One such feature is the ability to withstand 26 homing missiles and 8 RPGs before exploding. Another popular feature is the 0-60 takeoff it has when performance is maxed, so fast you can maneuver the city streets like a Monster Energy driver.
What we love about the HVY Nightshark
The HVY Nightshark having such excellent acceleration makes it an ideal choice for defense while driving around Los Santos. Players will notice that during night hours the full beam (Headlight) will distract and sometimes block player vision allowing for some creative moments.
HVY Nightshark is Good For
- Driving around Los Santos while trying to avoid PvP combat, the HVY Nightshark has excellent armor and bulletproof capabilities.
- Defending against Police Raids as the bulletproof glass will make the cops a sitting duck.
- Time Trials or Free mode events that require a fast vehicle.
How to get the HVY Nightshark
The HVY Nightshark can be bought on Warstock Cache and Carry for $1,245,000
1. Karin Kuruma Armored
True Bulletproof Car
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What is the Karin Kuruma Armored
The Karin Kuruma Armored is an armored sports car that offers the best bulletproof capabilities in GTA V Online ever since its release with the Heists update back on March 10, 2015. The Kuruma Armored can be used in all sports class races and since its overall performance is semi-decent makes it a good choice for new and veteran players alike looking to take a more slow approach while not being “dead in the water”.
What we love about the Karin Kuruma Armored
The Karin Kuruma Armored, when fully modified, is the best vehicle for blocking bullets due to there being no openings for bullets to enter, this turns players into a moving fortress that will never die from bullet shots. For new players that don't own any Imani Tech sports car, the Kuruma will be a sufficient replacement vehicle.
Karin Kuruma Armored is Good For
- All Missions in GTA V that allow the use of personal vehicles as there will be no non-explosive shots done by npcs that will kill players.
- Sports class Stunt races for new players as it is fast enough to keep up when HSW is disabled.
- Defending against Police Raids as the police won't have weapons that can penetrate the Kuruma Armored.
How to get the Karin Kuruma Armored
The Karin Kuruma Armored can be bought on the Southern San Andreas Autos website for $698,250.
