The Vapid Bobcat XL is a two-door pickup truck appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
Description[]
Grand Theft Auto VI[]
The Bobcat XL made its first official appearance in the opening shot of the game's first trailer, where it can be seen towing a Boat Trailer carrying a bow rider motorboat (0:02). It can later be seen in a parking lot on Vice City's artificial islands (0:31). In the second trailer, a closer shot of its rear with its tailgate down is briefly shown as Jason exits a grocery store (0:44). The Bobcat XL also appears in four official screenshots of Vice City, the Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, and Ambrosia.
In its official appearances, the Bobcat XL appears to have undergone minor design updates, including additional front vent windows, higher-quality taillight textures, and a redesigned rear bumper.
The Bobcat XL had previously appeared a multitude of times in the September 2022 GTA VI leaks, although it retained a model identical to its earlier Grand Theft Auto V and Online appearances.[2][3][4][5][6]
Influence[]
The Bobcat XL appears to mostly resemble the third generation Chevrolet C/K dually, albeit in a two-door, extended cab configuration without dual rear wheels. Its taillights are taken directly from the Moonbeam, which resemble those of the Jeep Liberty (KK).
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The truck is essentially based on the original Bobcat from Grand Theft Auto IV, but comes in a long-wheelbase XL variant. The front cab is identical to that of the regular Bobcat, but the badges on the hood were removed and the front bumper adds a license plate on the center. The rear section, however, uses a wider and longer truck bed, with no side steps and bulky rear fenders that hint at a dually (dual rear wheel) configuration (though it uses single wheels). The rear end features a similar tailgate with the vehicle's name embossed on it, while the tail lights are similar to the ones from the Moonbeam in texture and layout. There is a flat bumper with the license plate on the center, together with a tow hitch similar to the Sadler and the Bison, allowing to tow small trailers.
The interior of the truck is based upon the original Bobcat, sharing the characteristic rectangular dial cluster on the driver side, but the interior finish is dark grey rather than the Bobcat's brown one. In the enhanced version, the truck uses a dedicated analog dial set, consisting of two main dials on the outer sides (speedometer on the left and tachometer on the right) and two smaller gauges above the steering column (fuel gauge on the left and volt gauge on the right).
All Bobcats XL come equipped with bull-bars, and some have camper shells over the bed and a small visor above the windshield. The truck can spawn in a variety of single-tone colors or two-tone colors, where the primary one is applied on the lower side and the secondary one on the upper side and the upper surfaces of the truck bed walls. It uses a set of industrial wheels similar to the "Fairlie" muscle rims seen in Los Santos Customs, wrapped in medium-profile tires.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Being an older heavy-duty pickup truck, the Bobcat XL, while slow, is acceptable given its purpose and size. The truck itself is of large mass and therefore negates performance in many areas, including top speed, acceleration rate, and handling. The truck has above average deformation thanks to the front bullbar, wide wheel arches (especially in the rear, which benefit in inability to camber the wheels upon crashing), and wide body frame. The truck takes large head on crashes before it starts to show signs of engine damage, and it is also largely bullet-resistant (with the exception of the occupants, who are still vulnerable due to the large windshields).
Like its base model, the Bobcat XL is powered by what is stated to be a 8.9L liter (550 cui) V10, according to badges, but the engine takes the form of a single overhead cam V8. The high displacement engine is connected to, evidently by sound, a 5 speed transmission system, further connected via driveshafts to a front engine, rear wheel drive drivetrain (contrary to its "Super 4x4" badges, which indicates it is an AWD vehicle). It uses a loud diesel engine sound shared with vehicles like the Bodhi, the BeeJay XL and the Granger.
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $250 | $500 | |
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $1,250 | $5,250 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $3,125 | $8,750 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $5,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $8,750 | $24,500 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $12,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $250 | $500 | |
| Street Brakes | $5,000 | $10,000 | ||
| Sport Brakes | $6,750 | $13,500 | ||
| Race Brakes | $8,750 | $17,500 | ||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $2,250 | $4,500 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $3,125 | $6,250 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $4,500 | $9,000 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $8,375 | $16,750 | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | |
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | - | |
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $200 | $1,000 |
| Xenon Lights | $400 | $5,000 | ||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | - | |
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $2,875 | ||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $50 | $200 | |
| Blue on White 2 | $50 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 3 | $50 | $200 | ||
| Yellow on Blue | $75 | $300 | ||
| Yellow on Black | $150 | $600 | ||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $2,300 | |
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 | |
| Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 | ||
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | ||
| Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 | ||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $250 | $500 | |
| Street Transmission | $7,375 | $14,750 | ||
| Sports Transmission | $8,125 | $16,250 | ||
| Race Transmission | $10,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Turbo | No Turbo | $1,250 | $2,500 | |
| Turbo Tuning | $6,250 | $35,000 | ||
| Wheels | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | - | |
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | |
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | ||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | ||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | ||
Gallery[]
Design[]
A Bobcat XL with a bed-cap in Grand Theft Auto V. (Rear quarter view)
The Bobcat XL on Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
Grand Theft Auto VI[]
Trailer Screenshots[]
A Bobcat XL parked on an artificial island in the first trailer.
The rear of a Bobcat XL parked in front of a grocery store in the second trailer.
Official Screenshots[]
A Bobcat XL in an official screenshot of Vice City.
The rear of a Bobcat XL in an official screenshot of the Leonida Keys.
The rear of a Bobcat XL in an official screenshot of Port Gellhorn.
The rear of a Bobcat XL in an official screenshot of Ambrosia.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- In the barn of the weed farm during daytime in Braddock Pass, but the player must be Trevor for the weed raid mission to happen and for the truck to appear.
- May spawn at the Procopio Truck Stop after completing Pack Man.
- Seen driving around in Elysian Island.
- Two are found at a shoot-off near a bridge, not far from Fort Zancudo. One has a cab and another is just standard. The cabbed one has a flat tire and also getting it back can be a challenge with back up gangs arriving to get their money back.
- Can spawn when driving one of the characters own vehicles on the highway between Vinewood and Grand Senora Desert.
- On the far western side of Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness when the random event occurs.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Occasionally found in traffic, typically on freeways just outside of Los Santos.
- Can be purchased off the in-game website Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $23,000 as part of The Business Update.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Oversights[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The Bobcat XL is listed under the "Luxury" tab on Southern San Andreas Super Autos, despite having no qualifications for a luxury vehicle.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Bobcat XL uses the "Rock" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Bobcat XL uses the "Rock" group which can play:
- Los Santos Rock Radio
- Radio Mirror Park
- Kult FM
- Vinewood Boulevard Radio (May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Specifications[]
Model[]
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | bobcatxl
|
bobcatxl
|
BOBCATXL
|
BOBCATXL
|
Bobcat XL | 1
|
|
Population[]
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | HaulageHaulageThis vehicle will spawn in haulage areas or zones (as a haulage vehicle). FreewayFreewayThis vehicle will spawn on the freeways. |
|
100 | None |
|
Handling[]
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | 130 / 80.6 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2600 / 5720 |
Audio[]
| Horns | Engine | Police scanner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model | Category | Color | |||
| GTA V and Online | horn_list_suv_pickup
|
suv_2_us_v8
|
Vapid | Bobcat XL | Pickup truck | None |
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA V and Online | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) | PearlescentPearlescentPearlescent color (3) | WheelsWheelsWheel/tertiary color (4) | TrimTrimTrim/quaternary color (5) | AccentAccentAccent/quinary color (6) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 10 Metallic Gun Metal (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 1 Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic) | 1 Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic) | 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 2 Metallic Black Steel (Metallic) | 2 Metallic Black Steel (Metallic) | 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 52 Metallic Olive Green (Metallic) | 107 Metallic Cream (Metallic) | 52 Metallic Olive Green (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 100 Metallic Moss Brown (Metallic) | 113 Worn Honey Beige (Worn) | 106 Metallic Sun Bleeched Sand (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 72 Metallic Spinnaker Blue (Metallic) | 68 Metallic Surf Blue (Metallic) | 68 Metallic Surf Blue (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 34 Metallic Cabernet Red (Metallic) | 1 Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 31 Metallic Grace Red (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 77 Util Blue (Utility) | 77 Util Blue (Utility) | 77 Util Blue (Utility) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 49 Metallic Dark Green (Metallic) | 51 Metallic Sea Green (Metallic) | 51 Metallic Sea Green (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 103 Metallic Dark Beechwood (Metallic) | 106 Metallic Sun Bleeched Sand (Metallic) | 193 | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) |
See Also[]
- Bobcat – SWB version.
- Rancher – Another pickup truck in the HD Universe appearing with or without a bed-cap attachment.
References[]
- ↑ Texture(09/18/2025)
update\update.rpf\x64\textures\script_txds.rpf\prop_screen_arena_giant.ytd
Arena War jumbotron advertisement for a 2006 Bobcat XL being sold by "Jeff".
- ↑ Timestamp
- ↑ Timestamp00:00:15 (rear in cabernet red/graphite, right)
Americas 2021-11-05 11-09-23.mp4 - ↑ Timestamp00:00:02 (prop variant)
Americas 2022-02-10 20-25-15.mp4 - ↑ Timestamp00:00:52 (cabernet red/graphite, at intersection)
Americas 2022-04-06 15-55-26.mp4 - ↑ Timestamp00:00:39 (behind fence)
Americas_1 2022-08-19 14-40-45.mp4
