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While GTA Online's vehicle roster has expanded immensely over the years, some cars are rather underrated and underappreciated. The Ocelot Locust is one such vehicle that is often ignored by the Grand Theft Auto community but deserves some more spotlight. Now, there are several reasons why one should purchase this vehicle in the game.
This article will offer five reasons to purchase the Ocelot Locust in GTA Online.
Note: Some parts of the article are subjective and are based on the writer's opinions.
5 reasons to purchase the Ocelot Locust in GTA Online
1) Its design
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Players looking to add a rather unique-looking vehicle to their garage should purchase the Ocelot Locust in GTA Online. Its design is based on the real-life 2015 Lotus 3-Eleven, which gives it that open-roof look.
Locust is a compact Sports car with an elongated front portion. The large intake in the middle, accompanied by smaller ones on the side, looks perfect on the hood. The car's backside is very compact and only sports two circular tail lights with the word Ocelot written in between.
2) Its handling
Handling is one of the strong suits of Ocelot Locust, and it shines when you take the car in hilly areas. It handles curves beautifully without spinning out and flipping on its sides. This makes it a great choice of transportation for curvy roads.
While the Locust might keep you at the number one position on the leaderboard, it will tackle all the bends and curves gracefully, mostly thanks to its lightweight and compact body. However, you will still need to be careful, as going too fast around the corners will lift the tires, causing the vehicle to slide.
Overall, it is a great vehicle once you get used to it and learn how to maintain proper speed around corners and straight pavements. Equipping certain parts further enhances its performance.
3) It is available for purchase at the moment
For those unaware, Rockstar Games has removed Ocelot Locust from the in-game stores. This means players can no longer purchase it normally in the game and must wait for special events. Fortunately, it is one of the Test Track vehicles during the ongoing GTA Online weekly update.
The main benefit players will get during this time is being able to test-ride the car before purchasing it. On top of that, it is a good chance to purchase the Locust, as it is not known when the developers will bring it back to the rotation. So, it is recommended that you don't miss this chance and try out the car.
4) It is a fun vehicle to ride around in
Ocelot Locust can only reach a top speed of 119.75 mph (192.72 km/h) despite being a Sports car in the game. While some players might sideline it due to it being slow, others like it for its ride quality.
Ocelot Locust is a great car for leisure rides across Los Santos and its surrounding areas. However, make sure to avoid violent areas because the open-top car offers no protection to the driver. That said, it does look cool to drive the Locust, and the overall ride quality is also quite good.
The V8 engine offers enough power to accelerate the car to dodge unpleasant situations, and the handling ensures that corners are no big deal. So, anyone looking for a decent car to manage these things should spend their cash on the Ocelot Locust.
5) You like to collect cool cars
Lastly, the Ocelot Locust is a great choice if you like to collect cool cars in the game. While it's certainly not the fastest car in GTA Online, it still holds its own against most other vehicles. Paired with some good customization, one can turn this vehicle into a decent racing option.
If you are not interested in racing, you can purchase the Ocelot Locust simply for its looks and design. Rockstar Games has been dishing out some rather ugly vehicles these past few updates and has removed tons of amazing cars from the roster.
So, it is better to purchase this car while it's available before it gets lost and doesn't reappear in the upcoming rotations.
In conclusion, the Ocelot Locust is a decent car that deserves more love and attention from the GTA community.
