New Gran Turismo 7 Update Brings The Best Mitsubishi Evo And A French Classic

We’re are at the end of the month which normally only means one thing - a new update for Gran Turismo 7. As far as it goes, February’s changes to the game are pretty modest but there’s a tantalising set of new cars arriving in ‘The Real Driving Simulator’.

Headlining the trio is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX GSR. As the final Evo to be powered with the 4G63 engine, the IX is not-so-arguably objectively the best of the lot, even in the relatively low-spec GSR models. In-game, it’ll come with 277bhp - but that can easily be cranked up to replicate more potent IX specs.

Joining the JDM rally-bred turbocharged monster is a quirky French classic in the form of the Renault 4. Essentially designed to rival the Citroen 2CV, it’s not a rapid thing - but it could make for some hilarious spec-series racing in custom lobbies.

Rounding out the new additions looks to be a second-generation Audi TTS. Perhaps a strange inclusion considering the RS exists, but the 2009 model is here nonetheless.

Beyond the new cars, update 1.43 doesn’t bring a whole extra to GT7. There are no new tracks or significant features, although the Pyrenees has been added as a location to the Scapes photo mode.

A new extra menu has been added to the Cafe, which will require you to collect the Lamborghini Miura, Countach and Aventador in exchange for a six-star roulette ticket. Three new races have been added as well, unsurprisingly curated to accommodate the new cars.

There’s a swathe of new engine swaps too, including the option to put a Suzuki Swift Sport engine into the recently-added Jimny, a 2JZ into the Toyota GR Corolla and an LS7 in an R35 Nissan GT-R.

Update 1.43 is available now as a free download. Let’s hope 1.44 brings a bit more content next time around.