Gran Turismo 7 is getting a substantial dose of new content in the form of both a free update and the release of paid DLC today.
The much-anticipated Spec III Update, technically Update 1.65, or the December 2025 free update, is now available adding eight new cars, two new tracks, the new Data Logger feature and more.
First up, the tracks. It’s been two years since GT7 has added a new track, and now we’re getting real circuits. One was heavily rumoured for years, Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, the high-speed track in Montreal, Canada famous for the Wall Of Champions, the wall at the chicane just at the end of a lap which has caught even the best Formula world champions off-guard and crashed there.
The other is a somewhat timely addition of the Yas Marina Circuit. Built on the Yas Island of Abu Dhabi, UAE, its claim to fame (and recently infamy) is that it’s been the final race of the Formula 1 calendar. This year’s finale happens to be this weekend. Yas Marina doesn’t have much character in its layout, it makes up for visual splendour as drivers pass by fascinating looking buildings that light up in the night.
The other big addition of the Spec III update is the cars, eight of them. One less than expected should GT7 just added three new cars every month since the Spec III update announced (October 2025 and November 2025 had no content updates) but still, the selection here is enough of a crowd-pleaser, even the eclectic choices should be fun.
Six of the cars have been known, so the real two new cars here is the Ferrari 296 GTB and the Fiat Panda. The former is the road-going version of the new Ferrari 296 GT3. The 1985 Fiat Panda is a boxy little hatchback that fits the quirky picks Gran Turismo always like to have in their car selection. The previously teased Xiaomi EV is not seen here, but the Polestar did make the cut.
We now have more details on what the Data Logger keeps track of. This feature, available in Time Trial, License Center and Circuit Experience modes, lets you compare data of previous hot lap attempts and replays. It’s a more visual way to actually see where you can improve your driving by comparing stats including racing lines, throttle and brake input and engine RPM. This will be a boon for hotlappers, or those who need to pass those challenging license tests but can’t find speed.
There are more nice-to-have features added with the Spec III Update. The Collector Level cap has been bumped to 70 from 50. And those who have passed level 50 now gain unlimited invitations for use in Brand Central. There’s a mechanic where you can only by certain new cars by gaining an invitation which rarely drops and when they do, there’s an expiry date which adds pressure to players that don’t have credits to grind their way to gain more money to buy that rare car they can now get. This shouldn’t be a problem for those who play enough Gran Turismo 7 to reach the new Collector Levels.
The Weekly Challenges will now include Time Trial events, so players who have reached the post-game (rolled the credits) now has specific reason to interact with the new Data Logger.
Curiously, all the tyres in Gran Turismo 7 outside of some exceptions will now be using Dunlop rubber. It looks the branding deal with Michelin has come to a close. This shouldn’t affect gameplay other than race cars have a different default tyre sticker and road tyres now carry the Dunlop branding if you zoom up close to see the tyres’ sidewall.
And yes, shutter bugs get new Scapes location for the static photo mode.
On top of all that is the addition of Power Pack, Gran Turismo 7’s first paid DLC. This adds 50 new events with a full racing weekend experience unlike the main game. You’ll go and do practice and qualifying sessions before you can do the actual race. Interestingly, you are required to use a pre-determined selection of cars rather than allowing you to bring any car from your garage, so you do have to make use of those practice sessions to come to grips with an unfamiliar car and maybe tune it to handle to your style of driving.
It’s only for PS5, as the Power Pack DLC employs GT Sophy 3.0 for the AI drivers, which should for good racing. This is an updated model than the current GT Sophy 2.0 available in select races, though the 3.0 model is exclusive to the Power Pack DLC. On top of all that, the Power Pack DLC adds new specially-tuned cars to the game, including a fictional road-going version of the Toyota Supra GT500.
The Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack is priced at RM131.44 in Malaysia.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec III Update (December 2025, Update 1.65) New Cars
With Update 1.65, the total number of cars in Gran Turismo 7 is now at 566 cars.
- Ferrari 296 GT3 ’23 (Brand Central)
- Ferrari 296 GTB ’22 (Brand Central)
- FIAT Panda 30 CL ’85 (Used Cars)
- Gran Turismo F3500-B (Brand Central)
- Mine’s BNR34 GT-R N1 base (Brand Central)
- Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R ’97 (Used Cars)
- Polestar 5 Performance ’26 (Brand Central)
- Renault Espace F1 ’95 (Legend Cars)
Gran Turismo 7 Spec III Update is now available on PS4 and PS5. The new Power Pack DLC is now available only on PS5.