Man, waking up to another GT7 update notification just hits different after all these years. As a diehard sim racer since GT3, I gotta tip my hat to Polyphony Digital for keeping this train rolling into 2025 like clockwork. Their latest drop - Update 1.60 - might seem like 'just another monthly refresh' at first glance, but there's more cooking under the hood than folks realize. Three fresh European rides are stealing the spotlight, including that legendary Lancia rally beast we've all been nostalgic for. But lemme tell ya, this ain't just about new metal - the subtle tweaks to Sophy AI and those Scottish Scapes? Chef's kiss. Though I know some purists are side-eyeing that Peugeot SUV like 'bruh really?'.
🚗 The New Garage Kings
Straight talk - these newcomers are wildly different flavors. Check 'em out:
| Car Model | Year | Where to Buy | Vibe Check |
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| Lancia Delta HF Integrale Rally Car | 1992 | Brand Central | Absolute rally legend - WRC royalty 👑 |
| Citroen BX 19 TRS | 1987 | Brand Central/Used Cars | Retro boxy French oddity - peak 80's weirdness |
| Peugeot SUV 2008 Allure | 2021 | Brand Central | Modern crossover - controversial but comfy |
That Lancia? Oh baby, it's the real deal rally spec - not the tamer road version we already had. Sliding this beast through dirt corners feels like time-traveling to Group B's glory days. And that quirky Citroen? Total dark horse - handles like a baguette on wheels but oozes charm. As for the Peugeot SUV... look, I get why petrolheads are giving side-eye, but driving it through the new Scottish Scapes actually low-key slaps.
🏁 Beyond the Showroom Floor
Hold up - the cars are just the tip of the iceberg! Polyphony's dropping these heat-seeking additions:
- New World Circuit Events 🔥
• Sunday Cup at Willow Springs Reverse (that corkscrew'll kill ya)
• European Sunday Cup 400 - Watkins Glen Short Course chaos
• World Rally Challenge Gr.B at Colorado Springs – pure dirt madness
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Mercedes-Benz Extra Menu - because who doesn't want more Stuttgart royalty?
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GT Sophy Expansion - Alsace Village layout now AI-compatible (PS5 exclusive, naturally)
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Scapes: Scotland Edition - misty highlands that'll make your photos go viral
⚡️ Why This Update's Got People Talking
Okay real talk - the GT community's got feelings about this drop. When I hopped on Discord, it was a total salt mine about the SUV addition. Like one dude rage-typed: "We need GT3 cars not grocery-getters!" But here's the tea ☕️ - modeling each car takes Polyphony 300 whole days. These June rides? They started back in August 2024! So yelling for more race cars now is like ordering pizza and expecting it in 30 seconds.
People Also Ask
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"Why so many SUVs/crossovers lately?" - Bro, market trends. Regular folks dig 'em.
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"When are we getting new tracks?" - Radio silence... but Sophy's expansion hints at possibilities 🤔
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"Is the Lancia worth 2.5 million credits?" - If you ever dreamed of being a 90s rally god? Abso-freaking-lutely.
💭 Final Lap Thoughts
This update's like that friend who shows up with cheap beer and gourmet pizza - confusing but delightful. That Lancia alone justifies the download IMO. Will the SUV hate train derail Polyphony's vision? Doubt it. They're playing the long game - always have. Maybe next update we'll get those GT3 dream machines... or another random crossover that makes us all facepalm 🤷♂️. Either way, I'll be drifting that Citroen through Scottish glens tonight - come at me, purists!