5 weakest GTA Online vehicles that need a buff

There is a long list of GTA Online vehicles that feel underpowered and underappreciated. This is mainly because Rockstar Games has not updated them in a long time and the designs feel outdated. Furthermore, these vehicles feel especially weak when compared to the latest additions, due to their lack of extra features like HSW Performance Upgrades or the Imani Tech Upgrade.

However, a buff may bring these vehicles back into the spotlight. This article will list five amazing yet weak vehicles that deserve an overhaul or a buff to make them useful and popular once again.

Note: The article is subjective and based on the writer's opinion. The vehicles listed are weak compared to others that are currently popular. The entries have been arranged in no particular order.

5 weak GTA Online vehicles that deserve a buff

1) Declasse Weaponized Tampa

Weaponized Tampa is one of the GTA Online vehicles that needs a serious buff (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)

Class: Muscle
Top Speed: 112.25 mph (180.65 km/h)
Price: $2,108,050

The Declasse Weaponized Tampa might have its uses but it inarguably has one of the worst armor in the game. It becomes practically useless against other players and this severely limits its employment. Understandably, numerous players would like Rockstar Games to give this GTA Online vehicle a buff.

Making it compatible with the Imani Tech Upgrades would allow a major boost to its armor as well as defensive power. Offensively, the car has a decent machine gun that can take out NPCs and enemies relatively quickly. Hence, buffing its armor would do enough to bring it into the spotlight.

2) Rhino Tank

The Rhino Tank desperately needs a buff in the game (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)

Class: Military
Top Speed: 40.50 mph (65.18 km/h)
Price: $3,000,000

The Rhino Tank is one of the most iconic vehicles in the series and is bound to appear in GTA 6 as well. However, the GTA Online version of the armored vehicle is quite weak. It is neither fast nor deadly, making it useless in the online multiplayer mode. This is also mainly because the game has numerous vehicles that can shoot missiles and have better armor.

Furthermore, Rockstar Games has put a ridiculous price tag on the tank, worsening its appeal. The best buff for the Rhino Tank would be a boost to its armor and increased damage. This would make it deadlier and a force to be reckoned with.

3) HVY Chernobog

The Chernobog is one of the GTA Online vehicles that deserves a serious buff (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)

Class: Military
Top Speed: 70.25 mph (113.06 km/h)
Price: $1,500,000

Chernobog suffers a similar fate as other GTA Online vehicles on this list. It may seem like Rockstar Games slapped the vehicle together and then forgot about it. With new and powerful cars coming out with new updates, the Chernobog has lost its purpose and can easily be detected as well as destroyed by them.

This humongous armored and weaponized Military vehicle is in desperate need of armor and other buffs. Apart from making it withstand more explosives, Rockstar Games should also give it the Akula helicopter's invisibility ability, especially when in shooting mode.

4) Imponte Ruiner 2000

The Ruiner is one of the GTA Online vehicles that is underrated and underpowered (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)

Class: Muscle
Top Speed: 119.00 mph (191.51 km/h)
Price: $3,750,000

The Imponte Ruiner 2000 is a beautiful car inspired by the real-life KITT from Knight Rider. However, it has become more of a joke and most consider it one of the weakest GTA Online vehicles at the moment. This is mainly because its armor is weak and its top speed is too low for any good chase.

Moreover, the car is ridiculously expensive and needs a special vehicle warehouse to store it. This is one of the biggest reasons why most players avoid this car. While it is weaponized, the car blows up with just one shot of RPG or a Homing Missile. Rockstar Games should immediately buff its weapons and armor to bring it back into relevance.

5) Cargobob

The Cargobog belongs to one of the weakest GTA Online vehicles category but should get a buff (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)

Class: Helicopter
Top Speed: 99.50 mph (160.13 km/h)
Price: $2,200,000

Cargobob might be a non-combative vehicle but it is extremely useful when you wish to tow a vehicle. It offers a far better alternative than taking it by the road and risking rabid NPCs or griefers waiting to destroy it, However, it is one of the weakest GTA Online vehicles and can be called one of the worst helicopters in the game.

This is mainly because it is quite expensive to purchase and has horrible handling. This sometimes makes picking and dropping vehicles a complete nightmare, especially for new players. On top of that, it is extremely slow which once again makes it easy for other aerial vehicles to chase and destroy it. Hence, a nice buff to its armor, speed, and handling would be much appreciated.

Also check:

Edited by Niladri Roy