Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.57: Sophy 2.1 and New Cars

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.57 drops on March 27, and this one is a mix of unexpected additions, and a bold new twist on AI racing. Let’s dive into what’s coming.

Three New Cars: A Supercar, a Crossover, and a Minivan

First up, the update brings three new cars to the game:

The 2018 Aston Martin Vantage, with 500 horsepower and AMG-powered V8 performance, brings the sharp, aggressive styling of the latest-gen Vantage to GT7. It’s the kind of car that looks as good in motion as it does in photo mode.

The 2021 Mazda CX-30 X Smart Edition offers something more relatable. It’s a crossover with a 188-horsepower SkyActiv-X engine, which combines gasoline efficiency with diesel-like compression. Not exactly a real racing car.

Then there’s the 2001 Renault Kangoo 1.4 MPV. Yes, the minivan. It’s not fast. It’s not sporty. But it has a cult following in Japan and a ton of personality. Who knows, we might even see some wild engine swaps with this car that turn it from quirky commuter to unexpected track beast.

GT Sophy 2.1: Smarter AI, More Control

This one’s for PlayStation 5 players only. GT Sophy, the advanced AI developed by Sony, is getting a major upgrade. For the first time, players can add Sophy to Custom Races, giving you full control over race setup. You’re no longer limited to the short, fixed events from the earlier Sophy trials. Now you can choose the track, time of day, weather conditions, fuel usage, and more. You can even choose which cars Sophy drives and customize them, though it looks like it’ll cost in game credits and may be limited to cars from your garage.

New Menu Book: Suzuki Challenge

A new Extra Menu Book is being added to the GT Cafe, and this one is all about Suzuki. To complete the challenge, you’ll need to collect three cars: the Jimny Sierra, the Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo, and the legendary Escudo Pikes Peak. Completing the book will likely earn you a high-tier Roulette Ticket, although as usual, the value of that reward can be hit or miss.

Three New Races: New Cars Get Their Spotlight

Three new races will arrive with the update, and each features one of the new cars. The Mazda CX-30 joins a front-wheel-drive challenge at Tokyo Expressway’s Central Counterclockwise route. The Aston Martin Vantage is featured in a European Clubman Cup 600 race at Deep Forest Raceway in reverse layout. The Renault Kangoo gets its moment in the spotlight in a Sunday Cup race at Brands Hatch Indy.

New Scapes: Faroe Islands Join the Photo Mode

If you enjoy Scapes mode, this update includes a new location set in the Faroe Islands. This remote group of islands between Iceland, Norway, and Scotland brings 39 new locations, including stunning spots like Traelanipan and Lake Leitisvatn.

Bottom Line

There also might be some additions to the online mode, potentially tied to the World Series structure, though we’ll need to wait for the patch notes to confirm exactly what’s changing. The update goes live at 6:00 AM UTC on Thursday, March 27.