Three new cars coming to Gran Turismo 7 next week; BYD (比亚迪)'s Yangwang (仰望) U9 expected to officially join the game

What’s arriving

Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 7 will add three new cars in an update next week, and it has been reported that one of them will be BYD (比亚迪)’s Yangwang (仰望) U9. The report, circulating in Chinese media, names the U9 — Yangwang’s halo electric hypercar — as a likely addition to the PlayStation-exclusive racing sim. Details on the other two cars have not been confirmed publicly.

Why the U9 matters

If included, the Yangwang U9 would be another milestone for Chinese automakers’ presence in high-profile international entertainment platforms. The U9 is Yangwang’s flagship electric performance model and serves as a technological showcase for BYD’s new premium sub-brand. For gamers and car fans, seeing a modern Chinese EV hypercar in Gran Turismo 7 underlines how quickly domestic brands are aiming for recognition beyond China’s roads.

Broader context

This move comes as Chinese automakers push global visibility even as trade frictions and export scrutiny complicate physical market expansion. Digital channels — games, virtual showrooms and social media — are lower-friction ways to reach international audiences. It has been reported that automakers increasingly view in-game placements as marketing as meaningful as traditional motorsport tie-ins.

What to expect next

Polyphony or PlayStation should publish a full update log ahead of next week’s release; expect precise model lists, livery options and performance stats then. Will a Yangwang U9 in Gran Turismo 7 change how Western players view Chinese EVs? Possibly — but confirmation and hands-on impressions from players will tell the real story.