Grand Theft Auto Online features over 300 vehicles, including secret cars scattered across Los Santos, ranging from monster trucks to sleek supercars. For automobile enthusiasts, the game's variety is a dream come true. However, accumulating enough money to purchase these high-end vehicles can take time for newcomers to GTA's multiplayer mode. Fortunately, Rockstar offers several free hidden cars on the online map that you can claim.

While players can steal any of the best new vehicles in GTA Online they find on the streets of Los Santos, most of these lack distinctive features. However, the game's hidden cars are unique vehicles players can obtain by discovering or completing specific challenges to unlock them. Many of these cars are one-of-a-kind, making them highly sought after for players looking to enhance their garage collection.

Players in GTA Online can acquire rare cars more swiftly by using a few tricks. If the desired car is on Simeon's list, it will likely spawn. Additionally, driving a car from the same manufacturer increases the chances of the desired model appearing. Players can expedite the process by continuously switching lobbies until the car they want spawns.

14 GTA Online Tutorial

Declasse Asea

Only new characters can acquire the Declasse Asea for free in GTA Online. At the beginning of the game, you participate in a race where the Declasse Asea is one of the selectable vehicles.

To keep it, you must choose this car for the race and then drive it to Los Santos Customs after completing the tutorial. Alternatively, this rare car can be purchased on the SSASuperAutos.com store for $12,000.

13 Sandy Shores

Nagasaki Blazer

The Nagasaki Blazer, a distinctive ATV in GTA Online, is quite easy to obtain. You can purchase it for $8,000 from the SSASuperAutos.com store, which is accessible via cellphone, or you can search for it in the Sandy Shores area.

This neighborhood, located on the northeastern side of the map directly below the Alamo Sea, is known for hidden areas in Grand Theft Auto. For precise locations of this secret car, you can refer to YouTuber zGamersNetworkz, who provides a detailed guide to finding it on your GTA map.

12 El Gordo Lighthouse

Rusted Tractor

The Rusted Tractor in GTA Online may appear too decrepit to drive, but this fully functional corroded jalopy exudes a rustic charm. GTA Online players can find it near the El Gordo Lighthouse, directly east of Grapeseed. It's typically parked in a bush in front of a country home close to the lighthouse.

The Rusted Tractor vehicle operates on a spawn timer, so if someone else has recently driven it away, you may need to wait for it to reappear.

11 Larry's RV Sales

Modded SandKing XL

This off-road monster truck is available for purchase or can be found in the parking lot of Larry's RV Sales, located west of the Bolingbroke Penitentiary and just south of Sandy Shores. To trigger the spawn of the modded version of the truck, players should drive into Larry’s parking lot in a regular SandKing XL between 10 AM and 5 PM in-game time. This simple trick significantly increases the chances of acquiring the upgraded variant.

The regular SandKing XL costs $45,000 at the SSASuperAutos.com store, but investing in this vehicle is worthwhile for players looking to obtain the eccentric modded version.

10 Demolition Derby

Space Docker

This modded-out dune buggy was once considered impossible to obtain in GTA Online. However, it is now accessible as a bonus reward after reaching Sponsorship Tier 500 in the Demolition Derby, part of the Arena Wars series. Although unlocking this hidden car can take hundreds of hours, it stands out as one of the most visually striking vehicles. Hakiii on YouTube showcases the Space Docker in action.

9 Vinewood Hills

Dubsta 2

This Mercedes G-Class lookalike is extremely rare in GTA Online and requires players to wait for it to spawn on a specific street near Vinewood Hills, as indicated on the GTA map. The vehicle only appears between 8 AM and 12 AM in-game time. Alternatively, it can be purchased from the in-game store, SSASuperAutos.com, for $70,000.

8 Los Santos Golf Club

Obey Tailgater

The luxury sedan, one of the fastest vehicles to buy in GTA Online, rarely appears in the parking lot of the Los Santos Golf Club, located on the northwestern edge of the city near Vinewood Hills. Occasionally, Simeon Yetarian may text players about this vehicle, making it one of GTA Online's less hidden secret cars. This tip from Simeon simplifies the search, reducing the need to constantly check the Golf Club for its spawn.

7 Opposite Hookies Restaurant

Canis Bodhi

This well-worn pickup can be purchased from the SSASuperAutos.com store for $25,000 or spotted along the highway in the northwestern part of the map. However, this rare GTA Online vehicle only appears in that location when players are actively engaged in the GTA Online mission, 'Dirt Road,' making it a unique find during specific gameplay conditions.

6 Lago Zancudo

Canis Mesa

To acquire the Canis Mesa, you'll need assistance from another player. Start by calling and paying $7,500 to place a hit on a friend, prompting Merryweather Mercenaries to pursue them. These mercenaries, driving the Canis Mesa, will appear between 8 PM and midnight near Lago Zancudo, marked as a red circle on your map. Once they arrive, you can steal the Canis Mesa and make your getaway.

The Canis Mesa jeep will be locked until you eliminate all nearby enemies. The vehicle will unlock once the area is clear, allowing you to steal it.

Initially, you won't be able to store the stolen Canis Mesa in your garage. Fortunately, there is an exploit you can do to bypass this: drive the Canis Mesa into a blue Job Marker. Exit the vehicle, enter the marker on foot, and exit the job. When you respawn, the car will appear with you. You can then re-enter the Canis Mesa and drive it back to your garage to store it permanently.

5 Los Santos

Imponte Phoenix

The Imponte Phoenix can spawn in multiple locations across Los Santos, such as the Maze Bank, Cypress Flats, Paleto Bay, Vinewood Racetrack, Crapesee, Harmony, Pillbox Hills, Textile City, around the Vanilla Unicorn, and the airport terminal. The airport is particularly convenient to check regularly as it is close to the drop-off point for Simeon's missions, making it a practical spot for frequent visits.

4 Interaction Menu; VIP Vehicles

Custom Bravado Rumpo

A customizable version of the Bravado Rumpo is available for $130,000. Luckily, players with VIP status in GTA Online have the advantage of acquiring one at a significantly reduced cost. Accessing the Interaction Menu and selecting 'VIP Vehicles' requires a matte-black Rumpo for just $7,000, offering a substantial saving.

Super Enus Diamond Car

The Super Diamond Car, modeled after the Rolls-Royce Phantom, stands as one of the most expensive cars in GTA Online, with a whopping $250,000 price tag. However, VIP players can access this luxury car for a much lower cost. By utilizing the Interaction Menu and selecting 'VIP Vehicles,' VIPs can request the Super Diamond for only $5,000.

3 Los Santos National Airport

FIB Buffalo

Players usually can't keep law enforcement vehicles in GTA Online, but the FIB Buffalo is an exception. This car spawns at the Los Santos National Airport hangar during the Hostile Takeover VIP mission and also appears in the Time to Get Away and Heist Prep: Hacking Device missions.

Players don't need to actively search for it, as it will automatically approach them during these missions. The key is to remember to steal it when it does appear. Due to its high speed, it is also one of the best cars for races in GTA Online.

2 Video Alcove Store

Chevel Surge

The Cheval Surge can be spotted outside the Video Alcove store, but it only spawns between 6:00 and 9:30 AM. For a comprehensive guide to other potential locations of this hidden car across Los Santos, Baseline provides a compilation that details each possible spot on the map. If you prefer not to wait for the spawn, the vehicle is also available for purchase at the SSASuperAutos.com store.

1 Altruist Camp

Declasse Tornado Mariachi

To acquire the Mariachi version of the Tornado in GTA Online, players must first head to the Altruist Camp in the mountains by 7:00 PM. From there, use a sniper rifle to spot a Mariachi Declasse Tornado being pursued by police. Players must then eliminate the NPCs in the car and steal it or call Lester to facilitate the pickup. Afterward, take the vehicle to Los Santos Customs to install a tracker and officially make it yours.

It's important to note that while this rare car cannot be officially stored, players can keep it in their Garage in GTA Online. Alternatively, for those seeking a more straightforward method, the car can also be found in the Great Chaparral area, parked in the lot near Ammu-Nation.

The best way to protect these secret cars from theft or irreparable damage after acquiring them is to insure them at Los Santos Customs. Given that most of these vehicles require significant effort or luck to find, insuring them is crucial for players who want to confidently explore the unpredictable streets of Los Santos.

Source: Baseline/YouTube, Hakiii/YouTube, zGamersNetworkz/YouTube