Gran Turismo proudly calls itself the ‘The real driving simulator.’ Little did we know that it has also become the ‘The real UV Express simulator,’ well, sort of.
The latest update of Gran Turismo 7 brought a whole host of significant changes to the game. There are more events, extra menus, a new Scapes opportunity. Of course, there are new cars added to the game’s extensive lineup.
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Mitsubishi fans will like this update with the addition of the Lancer Evolution VIII MR GSR. It’s the more focused version of that iteration of Evolution and it’s always welcome to see any version of the rally rep in the game.
The Gran Turismo franchise never had a shortage of Nissan GT-Rs, and this latest update, er, gets another one. Joining the extensive lineup is the Nissan GT-R Premium edition T-spec, the final iteration before this grand tourer goes on hiatus.
But enough of that, we all know why you love this update: The Toyota Hiace Commuter. Even better, it’s the most basic version of the van. Yes, it’s a meme car, but we love that Gran Turismo is exploring its fun side.
What’s the spec, you ask? Unlike the version sold in the Philippines, it’s powered by a 2.0-liter gas engine instead of a 3.0-liter turbodiesel. It’s the same engine used in the gas-powered Innova from before. That engine then makes 134hp and 182Nm of torque.
Obviously, it doesn’t make it a fast van around the circuit, but the silliness is what makes us love this addition even more. Inevitably, UV Express liveries have been added, and we’re all for it. Oh, and you can do engine swaps with it, so you can build yourself a 1,000hp Hiace in the virtual world.
So for those who have Gran Turismo 7, update your game now. As for us, we’ll take the Toyota Hiace around the Nurburgring while listening to the UV Express playlist.
