Driving fictional cars in GTA 5 can get boring after a while — especially when real-life supercars bikes and SUVs exist. That’s why modders stepped in and did something insane: they replaced ALL GTA 5 cars and bikes with real-life models. From Lamborghini and Bugatti to BMW bikes and modern SUVs Los Santos now feels like a real-world car showroom. In this guide you’ll learn exactly how to install this massive replacement mod step by step.

What Is the Real Life Vehicles Replacement Mod?
The Real Life Vehicles Replacement Mod completely replaces every in-game car and bike with real-world counterparts. No add-ons no spawn menus — every vehicle you see on the road is realistic. Police cars NPC traffic bikes supercars trucks and SUVs are all converted using high-quality 3D models with realistic sounds interiors and handling. Combined with graphics mods this turns GTA 5 into a true real-life driving simulator.
How To Install
- Install OpenIV and enable Edit Mode.
- Make sure you have Script Hook V installed (recommended).
- ScriptHookVDotNet & Packfile Limit Adjuster
- Create a mods folder using OpenIV if you don’t already have one.
- Download the Real Life Car Pack(Replace All Traffic).
- Extract the files using WinRAR or 7-Zip.
- Resource Adjuster & HeapAdjuster
- Open OpenIV and go to mods/update/x64/dlcpacks/.
- Gameconfig
- Copy all vehicle DLC folders from the mod into dlcpacks.
- Edit dlclist.xml and add each new DLC line.
- Install the provided handling.meta and vehicles.meta if included.
- Launch GTA 5 and enjoy real-life vehicles everywhere!
Conclusion
Replacing all GTA 5 cars and bikes with real-life models is a total game-changer. The city feels modern realistic and insanely immersive — like a next-gen GTA experience. If Rockstar won’t give us GTA 6 yet this mod is the closest thing you’ll get. Follow the steps carefully use backups and turn Los Santos into a real-world driving paradise