Gran Turismo 7 players can expect four niche road cars in the next game update, according to series producer Kazunori Yamauchi’s teaser image. The upcoming vehicle roster features the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, a Caterham Seven, and a pair of Toyota X100 platform JDM models, the Mark II Tourer V and Chaser Tourer V, following a 59-day gap since the previous patch.
Gran Turismo 7 Upcoming Cars and Teaser Breakdown
It’s been 59 long days since Gran Turismo 7’s most recent update introduced four of the present-day racing hypercars alongside a bonus safety car 911.
Series producer Kazunori Yamauchi described the upcoming roster simply as ‘niche’ vehicles. Based on the official teaser image shared ahead of the release, all four incoming models are street-legal road cars rather than dedicated competition machines.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Joins the Electric Roster
Building on the existing brand relationship that brought the Elantra N TCR and the Ioniq 5 N electric crossover hatchback to the game, Hyundai is expanding its virtual footprint. According to the teaser image, the aerodynamic Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is parked on the back left, ready for digital tarmac.
Sharing an underlying architecture with its crossover sibling, the real-world 6 N boasts twin electric motors pumping out a massive 640bhp. It rockets from 0 to 62 mph in a scant 3.2 seconds. While the virtual Ioniq 5 N skipped the simulated faux gearshifts found in its physical counterpart, fans are watching to see if Polyphony Digital includes them for the sleek new saloon.
Caterham Seven Brings Lightweight Thrills
If an electric saloon isn’t specialized enough, the British two-seater sports car from Surrey fills the minimalist slot. The bug-eye front fascia remains unmistakable despite the dark cloth covering in the preview materials.
Known for combining electrifying speed with intense driver feedback, the Seven relies on a featherlight chassis and direct steering. While the real-world lineup features roughly six billion derivations—ranging from punchy powerplants down to the entry-level 660cc Suzuki kei engine models in the 160 and 170—the franchise history includes the Fireblade variant featured across Gran Turismo 4, 5, and 6.
Toyota X100 Saloons Deliver JDM Tuning Potential
The right side of the teaser image features a pair of cult-classic Japanese domestic market icons sharing the Toyota X100 platform and the legendary 1JZ straight-six engine: the Toyota Mark II Tourer V and the Toyota Chaser Tourer V.
These front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sedans gained massive followings on the used car market through the 2000s as affordable, stout platforms ripe for modification. Virtual tuners expect the in-game GT Auto customization options to support pushing these engines well past 600bhp once they drop.
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Gran Turismo World Series 2026 Round 2 Release Expectations
The second round of the Gran Turismo World Series competition broadcasts on 15th August, a date that likely dictates the patch deployment timeline.
Industry observers note that the update could debut directly during the broadcast on Saturday, 15th August, or arrive as a surprise pre-patch on Thursday, 13th August. Either way, competitive weekends consistently bring unexpected announcements to the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Gran Turismo 7 update releasing?
The update is expected around the Gran Turismo World Series Round 2 broadcast on 15th August, with potential early drops occurring on 13th August.
What cars are confirmed in the GT7 teaser?
Series producer Kazunori Yamauchi’s teaser points to four niche road cars: the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, a Caterham Seven, the Toyota Mark II Tourer V, and the Toyota Chaser Tourer V.
Are the new Toyota X100 models good for tuning?
Both the Mark II Tourer V and Chaser Tourer V feature the iconic 1JZ straight-six engine, historically known for massive tuning potential and high horsepower builds.
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