Gran Turismo 7’s July 2025 update: All you need to know

Sony and Polyphony Digital have confirmed the exact car specifications for Gran Turismo 7’s next update.

It was announced last week, via Series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi, that three cars would be added to the racing video game. From the teaser image, we ascertained a Honda N-ONE, a Nissan Qashqai and a rare tuned Nismo Nissan Skyline GT-R R34.

Now, the included models have been unveiled, and it’s… Honda N-ONE, a Nissan Qashqai and a rare tuned Nismo Nissan Skyline GT-R R34. At least we now know the exact model years, and that further single-player content will also be part of the mix.

Below are the key details, but we also have a run-down of the best engine swaps and customisation items included too.

Three new cars

• Honda N-ONE RS ’22 – Brand Central – 302.12pp – 20,000 credits
• NISMO R34 GT-R Z-tune ’05 – Brand Central – 591.24pp – 3,000,000 credits
• Nissan Qashqai Tekna 190 2wd e-Power ’22 – Brand Central – 420.67pp – 39,000 credits

Let’s get straight to it – the Qashqai is a humdrum crossover, with a hybrid drivetrain (which may, or may not, mean a lack of tuning options) that follows four other similar vehicles in recent months. There’s not much to it, so let’s move on.

The Honda, however, is a lot more interesting. Yes, it’s slow. But, it’s slow-car-fast. Small, light weight, turbocharged, and as it’s the RS model, it has a six-speed manual gearbox. In Japan, there’s even a one-make race series. It’s also a curiosity for most, as it’s not sold in Western markets. Plus, just imagine the tuning and livery permutations – peak Gran Turismo.

So is the Skyline. Yes, the R34-generation GT-R is already in the game. But, this is the rare NISMO Z-tune. As it was technically registered as a ‘NISMO’ (Nissan’s performance arm) and not a ‘Nissan’, it didn’t have to conform to the agreement to cap vehicles to 276bhp at the time.

So it has a full-fat 500bhp and only 19 were made, including two prototypes. That scarcity means they often exchange for well over $1 million.

More GT Sophy

The slow rollout of Sony AI and Polyphony Digital’s racing agent continues, as perennial Gran Turismo venue High Speed Ring joins the comparable roster.

No, you can’t use GT Sophy as part of the main ‘career’ events still. Boo.

Further races and scapes

As ever, there are further photographic scenes, this time themed around pine trees, and the following three single-player races will be added to the World Circuits area:

• Lightweight K-Cup – Nürburgring Nordschleife
• Japanese FF Challenge 450 – Alsace – Test Course
• Race of Turbo Sportscars – Fuji International Speedway

One additional livery will be available for the existing Lexus RC F GT3, one used by Gran Turismo virtual racing champion Igor Frafa in the real-world 2025 Super GT championship.

No, there are no new tracks, or Cafe Menu Books – but there should be more, likely engine swaps. We’ll update this article tomorrow, 24th July, when the update arrives for PS4 and PS5 with the full patch notes.

Gran Turismo 7 version 1.61 July 2025 patch notes

Main Features Implemented

1. Cars
　- The following three cars have been added:
　　・Honda N-ONE RS ’22 (Sold in ‘Brand Central’)
　　・Nismo R34 GT-R Z-tune ’05 (Sold in ‘Brand Central’)
　　・Nissan Qashqai Tekna 190 2wd e-Power ’22 (Sold in ‘Brand Central’)

　- A new colour selection has been added to the following car:
　　・ Lexus RC F GT3 ’17
　
2. Gran Turismo Sophy　- Gran Turismo Sophy is now implemented in the following track:
　　・High Speed Ring

Please note that the ‘Gran Turismo Sophy’ mode is only available on the PlayStation®5 version of Gran Turismo 7.

3. World Circuits
　- The following new events have been added to ‘World Circuits’:
　　・Nürburgring Nordschleife
　　　- Lightweight K-Cup
　　・Alsace Test Course
　　　- Japanese FF Challenge 450
　　・Fuji Speedway
　　　- Race of Turbo Sportscars

4. Café
　- Added new sets of conversations with the Characters appearing in the Café. These new conversations can be accessed by changing to the following cars in ‘Garage’ and speaking with the Characters in the Café:

　CHARACTERS
　- Chris
　　・Lancia Delta HF Integrale Rally Car ’92
　　・Nismo R34 GT-R Z-tune ’05

　- Stella
　　・Citroën BX 19 TRS ’87
　　・Peugeot SUV 2008 Allure ’21

　- Jeremy
　　・Citroën BX 19 TRS ’87
　　・Honda N-ONE RS ’22
　　・Lancia Delta HF Integrale Rally Car ’92
　　・Nismo R34 GT-R Z-tune ’05
　　・Nissan Skyline HT 2000GT-R (KPGC10) ’70
　　・Toyota 2000GT ’67

5. Brand Central
　- A new Channel and Museum section for ‘Nismo’ has been added for Asia-Pacific (Japan).

6. GT Auto
　- Car Maintenance & Service
　　Engine Swaps are now available for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):
　　・Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition Gr.4
　　・Renault Sport Clio V6 24V ’00
　　・Subaru WRX STI Isle of Man Time Attack Car ’16
　　・Toyota 86 GT “Limited” ’16
　　・Toyota Celica GT-FOUR (ST205) ’94

7. Scapes
　- ‘Lone Pine’ has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.

Other Improvements and Adjustments

1. Localisation
　- Fixed various text localisation issues.

2. Others
　- Various other issues have been addressed.