Experience more realistic and satisfying car damage in GTA 5 Enhanced Edition with this Increased Vehicle Deformation mod. Built on Drive V Handling, this tweak enhances how vehicles deform and break apart — without making them explode instantly.
About the Mod:
The original Drive V Handling set the deformation multiplier to 2.5x for every vehicle, which caused unrealistic and inconsistent damage across all types.
This updated version fixes that problem by rebalancing both deformation and collision damage to create a more authentic and performance-friendly driving experience.
Changes Made:
• Reduced CollisionDamage by around 20%
• Increased DeformationDamage by around 33%
• Rebalanced total vehicle damage to feel realistic without overkill
• Makes strong cars feel sturdy while light ones crumple as they should
Why This Version is Better:
• The base game’s deformation values range from 0.7x to 1.5x — this mod respects that balance instead of making everything deform the same way
• Car crashes look and feel more natural
• No more “instant destruction” when bumping into traffic
• Keeps gameplay smooth for Natural Vision Enhanced (NVE) players
Installation Instructions:
- Install Natural Vision Enhanced (NVE)
- Extract the mod files
- Copy and paste the handling.meta file into your GTA 5 Enhanced directory:
C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonGrand Theft Auto V Enhancedonigiricommondata(If you’re using Rockstar Launcher or Epic Games, locate your GTA 5 Enhanced folder manually.)
Optional:
If you want to tweak the damage multipliers yourself, use the included Python script. Run it in the same folder as handling.meta and it will generate a custom handling_modified.meta for you to use.
Summary:
The Increased Vehicle Deformation mod brings realistic wreck physics to GTA 5 Enhanced. Cars deform more, break apart with believable force, and still hold up long enough for extended chases or cinematic crashes — perfectly tuned for NVE and Drive V Handling fans.
