The second major update for Gran Turismo 7 is just around the corner, with three new cars teased.
As is the regular process, Series Producer Kazunoi Yamauchi has taken to social media to post an image of a trio of disguised vehicles.
“Update is coming next week,” read the caption alongside the image.
But, what are the cars? Here’s what we think…
Yangwang U9
BYD is the world’s most prolific electric car manufacturer, and in many global markets, has rapidly become a ubiquitous automotive brand.
Its Yangwang division less so in terms of sales, but awareness is sky high, seemingly building cars to satisfy social media demand. Meme cars, if you will.
So there’s the U8 SUV, which can be used as a boat. Then there’s this, the U9. In one configuration, it set a 7-minute and 17.9-second lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. In a different setup, it has become the fastest production car in the world, hitting 309mph. It can also jump over speed bumps and potholes.
Will they sell a load? Unlikely, but it’s an internet sensation, acting as a showcase for the Chinese automotive industry.
Now it will be in Gran Turismo 7. The version teased here is a track-focused edition, with the large rear wing, but we wouldn’t be surprised if, in GT Auto, you can remove that and morph it into the top-speed record setter.
Renault Twingo, first generation
The all-new fourth-generation Renault Twingo is a diminutive electric car with retro styling cues. Rewind to 1992, and the model that inspired this rebirth was created, rapidly filling Parisien streets with Patrick Le Quément’s chic style.
Small, cute, fun and cheap, it was produced for 20 years. Over two million hit the streets, remarkable considering it was never offered in right-hand-drive, either.
Following the likes of the Fiat Panda, Gran Turismo likes to include road cars that are of historical importance, and for Renault, this original Twingo is a key part of its heritage.
A Porsche 911
But which Porsche 911? No idea, sorry.
Like limited edition versions of KitKats, special versions of the German sports car come and go every six months. Extract that over its 60+ year history, and there are too many derivations attributed to this shapely teaser.
There’s no doubt, the roofline indicates an older generation, there’s a ginormous rear spoiler reminiscent to some of the earlier Turbo models and up front, the signature protruding front wings leading to the circular headlights.
Last month, Gran Turismo creators Polyphony Digital created a race-modified Chevrolet Camaro, so we’re thinking something similar for the 911, or possibly, a deal has been done to include one of the many third-party companies that ‘restromod’ Porsches.
Gran Turismo 7 April 2026 update release date
A formal release date for Gran Turismo 7’s April game update has not yet been confirmed, but based on Yamauchi’s confirmation of “next week” and the usual cadence, we expect it to arrive on Thursday 23rd April 2026.