PlayStation’s Gran Turismo 7 receives the first part of its massive Spec IV update on October 15, 2026. This free update, designated as version 1.72, introduces six new vehicles, a challenging Japanese racing circuit, expanded collection tools, and fresh driving challenges. It broadens the racing simulator’s roster and paves the way for the 30th-anniversary celebration of the original Gran Turismo franchise in 2027.
According to Polyphony Digital and the official Gran Turismo website, the update becomes available on October 14 at 11 p.m. PDT. This corresponds to October 15 in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan. Split across two major content drops-with the second half scheduled for December-Spec IV serves as one of the most substantial expansions in the game’s lifecycle.
Sportsland Sugo Circuit Makes Its Franchise Debut
The headline physical addition in October is the Sportsland Sugo International Racing Course. Located in Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan, Sugo is a premier domestic racing venue hosting elite series like Super GT and Super Formula. Famously technical and compact at 3,586 meters, the track features dramatic elevation changes and a final corner leading onto the main straight with a gradient of up to 10 percent.
Track specifications for Sportsland Sugo include:
- Track Length: 3,586 meters
- Elevation Change: 69.83 meters
- Number of Corners: 13
- Longest Straight: 704.5 meters
Six New Vehicles Join the Garage Roster
Update 1.72 brings six diverse machines covering electric concept cars, classic sports cars, a touring car racer, and a utility family vehicle. The vehicles included in Part 1 are:
- Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo: The Chinese technology giant’s high-performance electric VGT entry.
- Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94: A beloved mid-engine Italian sports car from the 1990s making a long-awaited return.
- Honda Civic Si Group A Version ’87: A dominant touring car legend from Japan’s motorsport history.
- Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo ’26: An updated, highly tuned evolution of Mazda’s rotary-powered Gr.3 racing machine.
- Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line ’23: A modern family minivan adding everyday automotive flavor.
- Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86: A celebrated, quirky French economy classic.
New Features, Progression Changes, and Quality of Life
Beyond the cars and track, the Spec IV Part 1 update introduces mechanical and user-interface enhancements designed to streamline collection and photography:
- Car Concierge: A new service allowing players who have reached the game ending to order specific Used and Legend cars directly by specifying model, color, and condition. Up to four simultaneous orders can be placed based on Collector Level.
- Vintage Section: A dedicated Brand Central category showcasing cars manufactured in 2000 and earlier, offering direct links to Legend Cars and Used Cars dealerships.
- Experience Mode: Brand-based driving challenges set up in Brand Central to test driver skill and vehicle familiarity across specific manufacturers like Xiaomi, Yangwang, Hyundai, and Polestar.
- Car Viewer: An upgraded garage feature letting players inspect vehicles from unconstrained camera angles, manipulate steering wheel angles, toggle lights, and swap out backgrounds for photography.
- Collector Level Cap Increase: The maximum progression cap rises from level 70 to level 90, introducing high-tier Extra Menus at the Café.
Expanded Café Menus and World Circuit Events
The update populates the World Circuits map with fresh racing opportunities across various performance classes, alongside three new Café Extra Menus:
- Extra Menu No. 55: Collection: High-Performance EVs (Unlocked at Collector Level 75+)
- Extra Menu No. 56: Collection: Tuned GT-Rs (Unlocked at Collector Level 80+)
- Extra Menu No. 57: Collection: Le Mans Winners (Unlocked at Collector Level 90)
New events added to World Circuits include the Sunday Cup at Autopolis Short Course, European Sunday Cup 400 and World Touring Car 600/800 events at Sugo, and specific Vision Gran Turismo Trophy races at Spa-Francorchamps. Additionally, Scapes mode gains two fresh curations: Angeles Crest Highway and Sportsland Sugo.
With the second part of the Spec IV expansion slated for December-bringing the classic Autumn Ring circuit, Family Mode, Shuffle Races, and Online Drift Trials-Polyphony Digital continues to inject fresh life into Gran Turismo 7.
