The new armored Caracara is actually a Tier 4 reward, not just a dripfeed vehicle

Caught a video from GTA Series Videos showing off the Vapid Caracara (Armored) and it turns out this thing is locked behind the Tier 4 Career Progress challenges for The Kortz Center Heist. Not a dripfeed drop, not a podium car. You actually have to grind out those challenges to get it.

Honestly I'm torn. The Caracara was already a beast, and the armored version looks even meaner with that reinforced plating and the turret setup. But Tier 4 means you're doing all the bonus objectives, elite challenges, probably some of the more annoying ones too. I remember the Tier 4 for the Cluckin' Bell raid was a pain and that was just for a livery.

Still, it's nice to see Rockstar putting some actual exclusive vehicles behind these career progress tiers instead of just clothing and discounts. Makes the grind feel a little more worth it. Anyone here already unlocked it? Curious how it handles compared to the regular Caracara and if the armor actually holds up in freemode.

Source: GTA Series Videos · Curated content.

Tier 4 for a vehicle is tough, but at least it's something you'll actually use. Here in Brazil we know about grinding. I prefer this way more than some livery I'll never equip. Hope the armor actually holds up in freemode.

at least it's something you'll actually use

fr. i'd way rather grind for a truck than some shirt i'll never wear. ngl i'm still figuring out what tier 4 even means. is the regular caracara fun or should i keep borrowing my friend's