Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.60 Rolls Out Today: What’s New

Introduction:

As of June 25, 2025, Gran Turismo 7 update 1.60 is now live on both PlayStation 4 and 5, offering not just fresh content but also quality-of-life improvements and hidden tweaks that bring new depth to the drivingexperiencegranturismo.com+13blog.playstation.com+13comicbook.com+13gtplanet.net+1comicbook.com+1.

New Car Lineup: Three Euro-Heavy Additions

Citroën BX 19 TRS ’87

• Available from the Used Cars dealership for around 30,000 credits gtplanet.net+3gran-turismo.com+3comicbook.com+3.
• A classic French hatchback with Bertone-designed styling and hydropneumatic suspension fresh from 1982 Paris Auto Salon gran-turismo.com+4blog.playstation.com+4reddit.com+4.

Lancia Delta HF Integrale Rally Car ’92

• Added to the Legend Cars dealership, likely in the high‑credit bracket (approx. 300,000 cr) gtplanet.net+1reddit.com+1.
• A motorsport legend winner of six consecutive WRC constructors’ titles, celebrated for blistered arches, turbocharged 4WD, and rear-biased handling youtube.com+3blog.playstation.com+3youtube.com+3.

Peugeot SUV 2008 Allure ’21

• Purchasable via Brand Central (~29,000 cr) gtplanet.net+2gtplanet.net+2blog.playstation.com+2.
• A compact crossover boasting up-to-date Peugeot design language .

Total sticker price: roughly 359,000 cr, making it one of the more modest content updates in GT7’s lifecycle .

New Events: Fresh Challenges in World Circuits

Three new World Circuits events leverage the new cars while offering varied rewards youtube.com+12gran-turismo.com+12comicbook.com+12:

Sunday Cup – Willow Springs (Streets Reverse)

laps; prize ~27,000 cr.

European Sunday Cup 400 – Watkins Glen Short

laps; prize ~38,000 cr.

World Rally Challenge Gr.B – Colorado Springs Lake

5 laps; prize ~65,000 cr.

These races not only spotlight the Delta’s rally pedigree but also offer a worthwhile grind for those credits gtplanet.net+6gtplanet.net+6reddit.com+6.

Gran Turismo Sophy AI Expansion

Sophy the AI racing rival has been updated to include the Alsace Village circuit. This expansion lets PS5 users face off against heightened AI competition in Quick or Custom races reddit.com+6gran-turismo.com+6blog.playstation.com+6.

Scapes Update: Discover Scotland

Thirty scenic photo spots across Scotland have been added in Scapes mode from the Cairngorms to Isle of Skye and the iconic Forth Bridge comicbook.com+5gran-turismo.com+5gtplanet.net+5

Engine Swaps: Level‑50 Garage Power-Ups

Five high-performance engine swaps unlocked at Collector Level 50:

• Lexus RC F ’14: gains fourth-gen Supra 2JZ-GTE
• Nissan Silvia K’s (S13 ’90): adds 2JZ swap
• Nissan Silvia K’s Type‑S (S14 ’94): gets VR38DETT from GT‑R
• Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX TwinTurbo (Z32 ’89): receives LS7 from Camaro
• Subaru BRZ S ’21: fitted with Porsche 992’s DKH‑911 blog.playstation.com+6gran-turismo.com+6gran-turismo.com+6

These setups, while niche, are popular among tuner crowds and diversify the meta beyond stock builds.

GT Auto & Cafè: New Mechanical Options

• Extra Menu No. 46 – Mercedes‑Benz Collection (Unlocked at Collector Lv. 50) offers high-tier Mercedes cars and a Six‑Star Roulette Ticket worth chasing for big rewards blog.playstation.com+5gran-turismo.com+5gtplanet.net+5.
• GT Auto now enables the featured engine swaps, either via direct purchase (at a cost) or by luck in roulette tickets.

Quality‑of‑Life & Hidden Tweaks

Official Fixes & Adjustments

• Adjusted hybrid system on Nissan GT‑R LM NISMO ’15, improving 4WD hybrid behavior gtplanet.netgtplanet.net+5gran-turismo.com+5gran-turismo.com+5.
• Fixed visual glitches (oil pressure gauge, battery indicator) in cockpit during lobby races gtplanet.net+4gran-turismo.com+4gran-turismo.com+4.
• Fanatec encoder dials now register inputs properly gtplanet.net+5gran-turismo.com+5reddit.com+5.
• Correction of unintended photo spots in Tokyo Outer Ring Road and Kabuki‑cho scapes gtplanet.net+3gran-turismo.com+3comicbook.com+3.
• Localization/text fixes across the board youtube.com+10gran-turismo.com+10gran-turismo.com+10.

Community‑Found Changes

Reddit users and GTPlanet reported a few undocumented tweaks gtplanet.net+1gtplanet.net+1:

“Xiaomi SU7 Ultra signage now present at The Nurburgring” reddit.com+2gtplanet.net+2gtplanet.net+2
“BoP updates for Gr.3 cars are happening, yet to be quantified”

Players also note general visual improvements post-update, suggesting refinements in PSSR reflections and sharper lighting gtplanet.net.

Download Size & Availability

• PS4: ~1.06 GB
• PS5: ~1.15 GB

Released globally on June 25 (PDT), June 26 (JST, CEST) blog.playstation.com. Requires internet connection and base game.

In the Driver’s Seat: What This Update Means

Steady Drift vs. Bold Leap?

Community voices on r/granturismo reflect cautious optimism:

“Seems like a pretty minor upgrade. Really wish they would add more events (maybe even championships)…” blog.playstation.comgtplanet.net+10reddit.com+10reddit.com+10

While CAD swaps enrich tuner culture, many hope for more robust AI, major event expansions, or enhanced GT Sport–style championships.

AI Sophy Expansion

Every new physical addition adds to the value of Sophy’s AI, which stands apart from traditional AI racers. There’s speculation this gradual enhancements might preview or integrate into GT 8 in the future reddit.com.

Visual & Technical Polish

Beyond content, update 1.60 demonstrates Polyphony’s commitment to fine-tuning cockpit visuals, peripheral hardware support, and environmental authenticity. It’s a sign that GT7 remains under active development and refinement long after launch.

What’s Next for GT7?

Players are watching for future updates with anticipation. Key hopes include:

• Larger-scale events: championships, endurance races, or GT Sport–style tournaments.
• More Sophy-enabled tracks, possibly elevating AI competition throughout the game.
• Continued undocumented tweaks especially in car performance, visuals, and opponent balancing.

Update 1.60 strikes a solid balance between nostalgic car additions, performance upgrades, and fine tuning quality-of-life elements. While not groundbreaking, it advances GT7’s status as an evolving sim platform. The addition of engine swaps broadens garage customization, the Sophy track expansion boosts AI competition, and photo enthusiasts gain fresh scenic backdrops. Plus hidden surprises like new signage and improved visuals highlight Polyphony’s ongoing attention to detail.

If you’re a tuner, collector, or scenic shooter, this update offers real value. For competitive racers aiming for event variety, well, patience may be key these incremental patches keep the engine running toward a potentially large overhaul or GT7’s successor.

TL;DR – Update 1.60 Highlights