Vision Gran Turismo is more of a project than a class in GT7. There is no balance of performance for them, so their usage is more geared towards single-make races, PP-limited races or single-player content. Some of them provide a unique experience, while others are more grounded and usable in a field of regular cars.
What Is Vision Gran Turismo
Vision Gran Turismo is a project initiated by Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of the Gran Turismo franchise, to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Everything began with a simple question asked to car designers: could they create a car that represented the future of sports cars? The first answer to that question came from Citroën with the appropriately named GT, before the term Vision Gran Turismo was coined.
Many brands have since joined the project and delivered one or several concept cars in virtual form – and sometimes even going as far as to create a full-scale real-life model. VGTs can range from tuned versions of existing designs to concepts straight out of sci-fi.
The Different Types of VGT Cars
While each VGT is different, dividing them into different groups according to their philosophies is pretty straightforward.
First off, you will find that a few of these cars are simply an existing car that’s been reworked into a performance-oriented version. Examples are the Daihatsu and Mini, taking existing cars to turn them into performance versions, or Subaru and Mitsubishi who have souped up pre-existing concept cars.
Next, you’ll find some entirely original designs that still feel quite grounded, and nearly ready for production – some even went to the extent of producing a prototype capable of moving under its own power! If you look closely at some of these concepts, you will find design elements that later made their way to production cars, like the Aston Martin DP100’s tail lights. More surprisingly, the McLaren VGT derived into becoming the Solus, against all expectations.
Then, there’s the crazy ones. Some are purposefully designed as race cars from the start like the Hyundai, some are completely unrestricted experiments like the Lamborghini, and some just seem to fantasise about impossible performance levels based on questionable physics principles like the SRT Tomahawk.
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Our Highlights
Among all these cars, you will find that some of them can be quite frankly a bit boring, both in terms of design and driving. But some of these VGTs are actually very exciting, either because they offer something very unique or just a great driving experience. Here are some of our favourites.
Alpine VGT
Alpine came up with an homage to a mix of old race cars, blended into a classic shape with modern aesthetics and features. All the different versions actually drive pretty nicely, with the non-Gr.1 race variant being great for single-make races. It just drives like you would expect a race car to drive, but still brings something fresh outside of the usual GT7 groups.
BMW VGT
This car is a 2-series Coupe that has been given the DTM treatment. Not the most daring VGT car, but a pretty one that drives well. If you like Gr.3 but want a slightly different flavour, this BMW is great.
Chaparral 2X VGT
Certainly the craziest of them all, in a positive way. This is basically a wingsuit on wheels powered by a huge clicking laser. The driver lays down on their belly facing forward with their limbs extended and controlling each wheel individually. You don’t sit in the car, you wear it. The laser propulsion is also very unique, in the sense it just pushes the car with thrust, so there are no concerns about breaking traction when opening the throttle wide. The driving experience is certainly very unique, and it doesn’t really fit against anything else, but if you have a VR headset, this one is a must.
Dodge SRT Tomahawk X VGT
Not really a favourite, but a car everyone needs to own in GT7. The design isn’t particularly unique, and the concept of pneumatic-powered hybridation and active aero seems very optimistic. But it is by far the fastest car in the game and can be used to grind credits.
Honda Sports VGT
Sort of a modern mix between an NSX, an S2000 and a CRX, the Honda VGT is a compact and lightweight coupe that really embodies and magnifies the qualities of all these 3 cars. It is an absolute blast to drive, providing the right blend of challenge, performance and fun.
Italdesign EXENEO
A car that can transform into an offroader is an interesting experience. Sadly, the devs had to separate it into two versions for the game, but it remains something very unique. It is actually reminiscent of the Mega Track, and we love the EXENEO for that.
Suzuki VGT
Veteran of the Gran Turismo series will remember fondly the Suzuki GSX/R-4, a lightweight open-top prototype with a motorbike engine that absolutely terrorized the virtual tracks in the past. Well, the VGT is its successor, this time combining 2 bike engines into a V8 eager to rev up to the moon and take your ears with it.
Conclusion
While some of the VGT cars are difficult to use in regular races, Vision Gran Turismo offers a panel of unique experiences and a look into the future. They should be seen more as a way to bring variety to your gameplay, and which ones you decide to buy or not should only be dictated by your personal taste and desired experience. Forget about the competitive side of things and just have fun with them!
