GT7 Spec IV Update 1.72: New Cars, SUGO and Features

Gran Turismo 7 update 1.72 is out. It is Part 1 of Spec IV, it is free, and it went live on 15 October 2026 (7:00 in the UK, 15:00 in Japan). It adds SUGO, six cars, six World Circuits events, Car Concierge and a higher Collector Level cap. Part 2 comes in December.

Below is everything in the official update notice, what I would do with it first, and what is still to come.

Last checked on 15 October 2026 against the Update Notice (1.72) on gran-turismo.com. I will update this page when the Part 2 date and car list are announced.

Spec IV at a glance

Kazunori Yamauchi announced Spec IV on 3 September 2026. Polyphony split it in two because it was too big for one release, and it ties the update to the 30th anniversary of the series.

The six new cars and where to buy them

The dealers are the ones in the official update notice. The PlayStation Blog post of 14 October put the Civic under Legend Cars, so if you do not see it at Used Cars, check there. Used Cars rotates, so the three Used cars will not all be in stock every day. That is exactly what Car Concierge is for (below).

The F355 is the one most people will buy first. Light, high revving, and it gets its own Cafe conversation with Fabio Filippini, the car designer.

The RX-VISION GT3 EVO is the one to watch if you race online. The older RX-VISION GT3 Concept is already a popular Gr.3 car, and the notice does not say how the EVO is balanced against it. Give it a week of daily races before you build around it. My best Gr.3 cars in GT7 page is where I will put the verdict.

And do not laugh at the 2CV. When I coach young karting drivers, the lesson that takes longest is carrying speed without power to hide behind. A car like this is that lesson. You cannot fix a bad corner with the throttle.

The 2 CV, the Civic and the Step WGN can also take an engine swap at GT Auto from Collector Level 50, along with seven older cars (the Mazda RX-VISION '15, the Mini Cooper 'S' '65, the Peugeot RCZ Gr.3 Road Car and four Lamborghinis). The older swaps are in my GT7 engine swap list.

SUGO: the new track

SUGO is a real circuit in Miyagi Prefecture, in the north of Japan, and this is its first time in a Gran Turismo game. In GT7 it is called SUGO International Racing Course.

Wikipedia gives the real International Car Circuit as 3.704 km with 12 turns. Polyphony's number is shorter and its announcement does not explain why, so I quote both and do not guess.

I have not raced at SUGO in real life, so I will tell you what the layout tells me:

• The last corner decides the lap. It is long, uphill and leads onto the 704 m straight. Exit speed there is worth more than anything you gain on the brakes.
• Elevation changes the braking. Downhill you brake earlier than your eyes tell you. Uphill the car stops better than you think.
• Online races will be tight. Narrow track, short lap, few places to pass. Qualifying matters.

For the rest of the real and fictional Japanese circuits, see my GT7 Japanese tracks list.

New World Circuits events

The WTC 600 at SUGO is the one to learn the track in. If you want a reminder of how that series works, my World Touring Car 600 guide still applies.

New features in Part 1

Car Concierge. You pick the model, the colour and the condition, and the concierge finds a matching Used or Legend car, so you are no longer stuck waiting for the rotation. You can have up to four orders open at once, and the number depends on your Collector Level. It opens only after you clear Menu Book No. 39 (Championship: World GT Series) and watch the ending. The notice does not say whether there is a fee. If you are saving for the expensive Legend cars, my GT7 credits guide is still the way to get there.

Vintage. A new section in Brand Central that lists each brand's cars from 2000 and earlier, and jumps you straight to the Used or Legend dealer that has them. Vintage and Car Concierge cover 41 brands.

Experience. Driving challenges in Brand Central that match the character of each brand. Part 1 has four: Hyundai, Polestar, Xiaomi and Yangwang.

Car Viewer. In the Garage. Look at your car from almost any angle, change the background, turn the front wheels, switch the lights on or off, and take photos.

Collector Level cap 90. It was 70. Three Extra Menus come with it, each after Menu Book No. 39 and the ending:

Brand Central. Nine new brands: Autobianchi, De Tomaso, Jeep, Lancia, MOZA Racing, Pontiac, Plymouth, Shelby and TVR. Jeep and TVR get museum sections.

Legend Cars prices. Polyphony revised them to the real world valuations of its partner Hagerty. A new price shows the next time each car goes on sale. The next adjustment is planned for March 2027.

The rest. A new opening film and a title screen inspired by the first Gran Turismo. A "Your Recommendations" corner on the World Map. Angeles Crest Highway and Sportsland SUGO as Scapes curations. New Cafe conversations for the F355, the 2 CV, the Civic and the Step WGN.

Physics and wheel changes

• Default setups for Gr.1, Gr.2, Gr.3 and Gr.4 have new suspension and differential settings. The notice gives no values. Check your baseline before a race.
• Ballast can now be limited on lighter cars, and where you put it can be restricted to keep the front to rear balance sensible.
• MOZA R5S Pro Racing Simulator now has native support.
• Force feedback revised for the Thrustmaster T598 and the Logitech RS50 System. No details. If you run either, start again from my GT7 force feedback settings and go a step at a time. RS50 owners can also compare with my RS50 settings by game.

Gran Turismo DualSense Limited Edition

Sony announced it next to the update. A DualSense for the 30 years of the series, with racing stripes and a carbon fibre style front plate, in limited numbers. Recommended price $84.99, 84.99 euro or 74.99 pounds. Pre-orders open on 22 October 2026 at 10:00 local time at participating shops, and it launches on 10 December 2026.

Part 2 in December

• Autumn Ring. The original circuit from the first games, with its original layout and a new expanded one.
• Six more cars. Polyphony has not listed them. The V10 BMW M5 from the first Spec IV trailer did not make Part 1, so December is the obvious guess, but it is a guess.
• Shuffle Race. Online races where everybody gets a random car. No meta car, only driving.
• Drift Trial. Drift scoring in Sport Mode. Start with how to drift in GT7.
• Family mode. A simpler way in for kids and beginners.
• Gran Turismo Sophy update and a new Power Pack difficulty, both on PS5.

The day in December is not announced.

What I would do first

1. Do 20 quiet laps at SUGO in a car you know before you go online. A narrow track punishes people who learn it in traffic.
2. Check your Gr.3 and Gr.4 baseline. The defaults changed. Your first race on the new update is not the time to find out.
3. Finish Menu Book 39 if you have not. Car Concierge, the Seasonal Menu and the Extra Menus all sit behind it.
4. Order before you wait. If a car you want is not at Used or Legend Cars, put a Concierge order in instead of checking the dealer every day.
5. Do not buy the RX-VISION GT3 EVO for racing on day one. Wait to see where Balance of Performance puts it.

FAQ

When did the GT7 Spec IV update come out?

Part 1, update 1.72, came out on 15 October 2026 at 7:00 UK time (15:00 in Japan, 23:00 on 14 October in Los Angeles). Part 2 follows in December 2026, and the exact day is not announced.

Is GT7 Spec IV free?

Yes. Both parts are free for everybody who owns Gran Turismo 7, on PS5 and PS4. You need an internet connection to download them.

What cars are in GT7 update 1.72?

Six: the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta '94, Honda Civic Si Group A version '87 and Citroen 2 CV 6 Charleston '86 at Used Cars, and the MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 EVO '26, Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo and Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line '23 at Brand Central.

How long is SUGO in GT7?

3,586 m with 13 corners and 69.83 m of elevation change per lap, by Polyphony's figures. The longest straight is 704.5 m.

How do I get Car Concierge in GT7?

Clear Menu Book No. 39 (Championship: World GT Series) and watch the ending. Then you can order Used and Legend cars, up to four at a time depending on your Collector Level.

What is the max Collector Level in GT7 now?

90. Update 1.72 raised it from 70.

What new tracks are in Spec IV?

SUGO in October, for the first time in the series, and Autumn Ring in December with its original layout and a new expanded one.

Is the BMW M5 coming to GT7?

Not in Part 1. It was in the first Spec IV trailer, and the six December cars have not been listed yet.

Which wheels changed in GT7 update 1.72?

The MOZA R5S Pro Racing Simulator got native support, and force feedback was revised for the Thrustmaster T598 and the Logitech RS50 System.