Gran Turismo 7 Gets New Update with Three Japanese Cars and Additional Events
Bruno Pferd 
Key Takeaways
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- Three new Japanese vehicles are being added to Gran Turismo 7, including Honda N-One RS, Nismo R34 GT-R Z-tune, and Nissan Qashqai Tekna 190.
- The update introduces three new World Circuit events: Class K Cup at Nürburgring Nordschleife, Japanese FF 450 Challenge at Alsace - Test Circuit, and Turbo Sports Car Race at Fuji Speedway.
- GT Sophy AI now supports the High Speed Ring track, and Scapes Mode will feature the Lonely Pines scene for photography.
- The update includes a new racing livery for the Lexus RC F GT3, showcasing the Anest Iwata Racing 2025 paint scheme.
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.61 Introduces New Japanese Cars, Events, and More on July 24th
Gran Turismo 7 will receive free Update 1.61 on July 24th, introducing three new Japanese vehicles, additional World Circuit events, and an expanded track for GT Sophy. The update adds the Honda N-One RS, a compact Kei car featuring a turbo-engined, six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Also arriving is the ultra-rare Nismo R34 GT-R Z-tune. Nissan’s performance division hand-rebuilt only 19 used vehicles to create this modified model, incorporating high-end racing components like a turbocharger. The Nissan Qashqai Tekna 190, an SUV featuring a third-generation design and an E-power hybrid system, also debuts in the game. Players can participate in three new World Circuit Mode events: the Class K Cup at Nürburgring Nordschleife, the Japanese FF 450 Challenge at Alsace – Test Circuit, and the Turbo Sports Car Race at Fuji Speedway. Additionally, the update includes a new racing livery for the Lexus RC F GT3, showcasing the Anest Iwata Racing 2025 paint scheme. GT Sophy AI now supports the High Speed Ring track, and Scapes Mode will feature the Lonely Pines scene for photography.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Gran Turismo 7 |
| Brief Summary | Explore all that the Real Driving Simulator can be with new tools to help you put your own mark on your driving experiences.
Collect, tune, race and customize hundreds of cars and create your dream garage collection. Join an international community of drivers to share race strategies, tuning tips, livery designs and photos, before taking to the track to go head-to-head. Gran Turismo 7 brings together the very best features of the Real Driving Simulator. Whether you’re a competitive or casual racer, collector, tuner, livery designer or photographer – find your line with a staggering collection of game modes including fan-favorites like GT Campaign, Arcade and Driving School. With the reintroduction of the legendary GT Simulation Mode, buy, tune, race and sell your way through a rewarding solo campaign as you unlock new cars and challenges. And if you love going head-to-head with others, hone your skills and compete in the GT Sport Mode. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, PlayStation 4 |
| Released | March 4, 2022 |
| Genre | Racing, Simulator, Sport |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen |
| Content Rating | E |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) |
| Genre | Polyphony Digital |
| Genre | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Ratings | 84/100 (71 reviews) |
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