Authentic Autos (Vehicle Overhaul)

⭐ — (86 endorsements) 📥 5,388 downloads 📌 v2.2.0. 📅 3/10/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By THE BANDITS - THEBANDITSRU · Vehicles

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/17/2026 📅 Created: 3/10/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #11 of 49 Vehicles mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Are you tired of driving generic, fictional cars that lack realism? Do you want to elevate your gameplay experience with authentic vehicles that transport you to the real world?

Unlock the Full Potential of Realistic Cars 

Introducing Authentic Autos, the ultimate car overhaul mod! This mod replaces fictional car names with their real-life counterparts, and takes it a step further by enhancing so other minor details. Whether you're cruising solo or riding with friends, this mod ensures that your cars are as realistic as possible.

Effortless Driving Experience (Optional)

Authentic Autos now reworks cars to act more like their counterpart. All vehicle drive a 80% the top speed of the real life counterpart as well as the handling and been increased or decreased depending on the vehicles abilities.

Spacious Fuel Cargo Capacity (Optional)

Authentic Autos now amps up the realism by matching vehicle cargo spaces to half (rounded up) of their real-world capacity. For instance, the Crown Victoria boasts 20. 6 cubic feet of cargo space, so the Royal, Taxi, and Police Cruiser now pack 11 storage slots for an authentic touch! The Mega Max, Trail Beast, and Viking have no cargo space for larger fuel tanks, leaving less room for your gear but fuel capacity is skyrocketed by an incredible 500%

The Ultimate Golf Cart

The Golf Cart has undergone an exciting transformation! Boasting a 300-trunk capacity and unlimited fuel, you’ll never have to fret about its performance while moving around your base helping your friends.

How to Install

Extract the ZIP and Place the pak file in the following directory

Epic and Steam Users:

%LocalAppData%\StateOfDecay2\Saved\PaksWindows Users

%LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft. Dayton_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Local\StateOfDecay2\Saved\Paks

If you need any help, you can join the State of Decay 2 Modding Discord server.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Authentic Autos is a vehicle overhaul mod for 7 Days to Die that offers three main versions: a Cheat Version with 120 trunk space, infinite fuel, and high top speed; a Default Version with real-life vehicle names; and an Enhanced Version combining storage and performance upgrades. With 86 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche choice for players wanting vehicle customization.

✨ Key Features

Cheat Version provides 120 trunk space, infinite fuel, and high top speed.
Default Version renames vehicles to real-life names while keeping vanilla stats.
Enhanced Version combines storage and performance improvements.
Offers multiple installation options to suit different playstyles.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Three distinct versions let you pick your flavor: cheat, vanilla-plus, or enhanced.
  • Recent update (May 2026) shows the author is still active.
  • Decent community traction with 86 endorsements and over 5k downloads.

⚠️ Cons

  • Small mod with limited endorsements—might not get frequent updates.
  • Cheat version's infinite fuel could trivialize survival mechanics for some.
  • Potential conflicts with other vehicle mods that alter the same files.
🎯 Is This For You?
For 7 Days to Die players who want more vehicle variety without overhauling the whole game. If you're a builder who wants realistic car names, or a casual player who wants a fun cheat vehicle, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for deep vehicle physics or new vehicle models—this is mostly stat tweaks.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're playing on a server, make sure the mod is installed on the server side too.
  • The Cheat Version's infinite fuel might make gas cans obsolete—plan your playstyle accordingly.
  • Back up your save before switching versions, as vehicle stats might change.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stateofdecay2 Mods
Author
THE BANDITS - THEBANDITSRU
Version
2.2.0.
Downloads
5,388
Endorsements
86
Category
Vehicles
Created
3/10/2025
Updated
5/17/2026

🧩 Commonly Used Together

Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.

🔧 How to Install State of Decay 2 Mods

Download from Nexus Mods.

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