Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1: Six Cars, Sportsland Sugo, and More

Spec IV is a two-part update, and Part 1 is here

Gran Turismo 7’s Spec IV update has started arriving in two parts, and the first half is now available as a free update. Polyphony Digital announced the plan in September, explaining that the amount of content led the studio to split the update between October and December. The October 14 PlayStation Blog post confirms Part 1’s headline additions: six vehicles, the Sportsland Sugo circuit, six World Circuits events, new Scapes locations, expanded Car Viewer features, and Experience mode.

That split is important when reading headlines and social posts. Part 1 is not the whole Spec IV package, and December’s second part is still ahead. For the moment, players can explore the content that has shipped and use official posts or in-game notices to check details. The announced plan gives a useful roadmap, but it does not mean every feature expected for the full update has already landed.

Polyphony Digital is framing Spec IV as part of the lead-up to the Gran Turismo series’ 30th anniversary in 2027. That context helps explain why this update reaches into several parts of the game rather than focusing on a single balance change. It is meant to give returning players new reasons to drive, collect, look around, and spend time with cars outside of a standard race.

• Six new cars
• Sportsland Sugo and six new World Circuits events
• New Scapes locations, Car Viewer features, and Experience mode
• A second Spec IV part is planned for December 2026

  STATUS

Part 1 is live. Part 2 is planned for December; its final contents should be confirmed through future official posts.

Sportsland Sugo adds a new kind of rhythm

Sportsland Sugo gives Part 1 a new place to learn. Polyphony Digital describes the Japanese circuit through its elevation changes, flowing layout, and Dunlop bridge. Those features suggest a track that rewards reading the road ahead rather than braking at the same visual point on every lap. When the surface rises or falls, the car’s weight shifts; when the route flows, carrying speed smoothly can matter more than making a dramatic correction at the last second.

If this is your first time at Sugo, do a few laps in a car whose handling you already understand. A familiar vehicle makes it easier to notice what the circuit is asking from you. Learn where the road crests, how the corners link together, and which sections are comfortable places to pass. After that, bring in another car class and see how your braking and throttle timing change. A new course becomes more memorable when you learn its shape instead of simply memorizing one fast lap.

The six new World Circuits events provide a structured reason to visit. Rather than loading a custom race and trying to invent your own challenge, you can use the official events as a first tour of the venue. Polyphony Digital also suggests trying the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94 around the circuit, an invitation to enjoy a classic machine rather than always choosing the newest or most powerful option.

The six cars are a collection, not just a speed ranking

Part 1 adds six vehicles with distinct identities. Polyphony Digital’s official post names the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94, Honda Civic Si Group A version ’87, a Škoda model, a Renault, and the Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86. The interesting part is the range: a futuristic electric concept appears beside a classic sports car, a touring machine, and everyday vehicles with very different histories.

The Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is the kind of car that naturally draws attention in screenshots and the Car Viewer. It is presented as an electric hypercar concept, with aerodynamic design at the center of its identity. The Ferrari F355 gives the list a very different flavor, bringing an older sports car into a modern driving game. The Honda touring car connects to motorsport history, while the Citroën 2 CV offers a deliberately modest contrast to the high-performance end of the garage.

These are not necessarily six instant unlocks. The announcement describes where vehicles can be acquired, and some dealership availability can depend on the game’s current rotation. Check Brand Central, Used Cars, or Legend Cars in the live game. Credits can be earned through play, and players should check current store disclosures if they are considering paid credit options. The lineup is more enjoyable if you think of it as six different excuses to drive rather than six steps on a power ladder.

  GARAGE TIP

Try the new cars across different event types. Top speed is only one way to enjoy a collection.

More ways to enjoy cars outside a race

Not every Gran Turismo player measures a session by lap time. The October announcement also highlights Experience mode, new Scapes locations, and additional Car Viewer features. Those additions focus on exploration and presentation: learning about a car, looking closely at its design, and staging it in a detailed location. Racing remains central, but Gran Turismo has always made space for players who enjoy the culture and craft around cars too.

Scapes is a natural stop for players who already take screenshots or share car photography. New locations give you different lighting, backgrounds, and compositions to experiment with. Try taking the same car to a few settings and see how much the scene changes its personality. The Car Viewer features are similarly useful when you want to inspect a new vehicle outside the pressure of a race. These modes can turn a short session into something relaxed rather than another attempt to shave a fraction from a lap.

The exact controls and progression rules for Experience mode are best learned in the live game. Polyphony Digital confirms that it is part of Part 1, but the in-game instructions are the reliable source for how each option works and what it rewards. As with any major update, menus and features can receive follow-up adjustments, so use the current build rather than an old screenshot when looking for a particular option.

• Use a familiar car to learn Sugo before chasing a time.
• Try Scapes as a break between events.
• Check the in-game description for current Experience mode rules.

A practical first session with Spec IV Part 1

If you are returning to Gran Turismo 7 for Spec IV, begin by allowing the update to finish and checking the game’s current notices. Then take a familiar car to Sportsland Sugo and complete a few low-pressure laps. Once you understand the track, try one of the six World Circuits events. This sequence makes the new venue feel less like a test and more like a place you can learn at your own pace.

After the track, browse the new vehicles and decide which ones appeal to you for reasons beyond raw performance. You might want a concept car for the Car Viewer, a touring car for a themed event, or a slow classic for a relaxed drive. If you are saving credits, check the dealership where each vehicle is listed and confirm its current availability. Avoid assuming a vehicle is permanently available in every showroom based on a guide that was written before the update.

Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1 is a meaningful content update because it serves several kinds of players: racers get a new course and events, collectors get fresh cars, and creative players get new ways to frame their garage. The full Spec IV story continues in December, according to Sony’s plan. For now, the first part offers enough to fill multiple sessions without pretending the update is already complete.

  NEXPLAY TAKE

Start with the track, then choose the cars and features that fit how you like to spend time in GT7.