Gran Turismo’s Updated Seattle Circuit, Apricot Hill, & Ginza District Revealed in Video
Much like the 2014 Corvette Stingray’s trailer introduced Willow Springs Raceway, so too has the new Acura NSX Concept trailer made some exciting revelations for Gran Turismo fans.
In addition to what appears to be several never-before-seen locations, two of the most popular original tracks to the GT series which were absent from GT5 can be seen in apparently updated form: Seattle Circuit and Apricot Hill Raceway.
Before continuing, it is important to remember that just because these new tracks and locations have been shown does not imply or suggest they will be released as downloadable content in Gran Turismo 5. Curiously, the NSX video as posted on the official Gran Turismo YouTube channel makes no mention of GT5 in its title, unlike the Corvette Stingray clip posted just one day before.
Seattle Circuit
Apricot Hill Raceway
For comparison of the track in GT4, see here.
Tokyo’s Ginza District
For a comparison photo of the real C’BON Cosmetics store sign, see here. Also note the buildings displayed in the reflections on the bumper.
Unknown Tunnel
Shown during a collection of shots taken at Special Stage Route X, this tunnel appears to be some kind of spillway.
Unknown Mountaintop
This location has yet to be identified. If you recognize it as a real-world vista, please share your comments below or in our forums.
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February 6th, 2013 at 9:17 am - #B2P
Paris.. el capitain..rally racks..
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February 6th, 2013 at 9:16 am - #B2P
why not an old pack from al the other gt’s.. it would make this game a lot more fun, i’d pay lots of cash for this..
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February 6th, 2013 at 10:45 pm - #sangdude82
I know, right? PD could make so much more money yet they refuse to do something about it.
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February 6th, 2013 at 9:13 am - #B2P
This would be great.. Finally some new tracks.. both were on my wishlist but its taking a long time now.. I would still love to seem some more old tracks.. Great
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January 23rd, 2013 at 10:10 pm - #GTAnonymous
why cant gt5 come out with a throwback track pack, ones from gt1-4? i’d buy that.
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January 22nd, 2013 at 4:55 am - #SweetActivity
Awesoooome, apricot hill FTW :D
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January 21st, 2013 at 6:09 am - #pay2021
Seattle pleaseee!!!
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January 21st, 2013 at 12:18 am - #The Prodigy
lol maybe if the tracks do come maybe the burning tree bug will be at apricot hill
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February 1st, 2013 at 5:00 am - #swynder
It´s not a bug, it´s an easter egg.
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January 20th, 2013 at 4:22 am - #RESHIRAM5
looks awesome I love seattle
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January 19th, 2013 at 7:07 pm - #CorvetteConquer
I have yet to see one apricot on Apricot Hill :(
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January 19th, 2013 at 2:38 pm - #Dekropttiv
Hey Jordan they figured out the mountain location in one of the threads. You might wanna check it out
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January 19th, 2013 at 10:44 am - #reverand33
i really just want pikes peak.
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January 22nd, 2013 at 5:23 am - #rakoonz13
Agreed!
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January 18th, 2013 at 7:36 pm - #LobsterSausage
I sure would like to have old Special Stage R11 back. That was fun to master.
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January 18th, 2013 at 1:23 pm - #wheelsonfire50
OMG, are they really bringing back the seattle circuit?? I almost did the peabody when I heard that!!! I can’t wait!!!
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January 18th, 2013 at 1:44 am - #Halcyon925
I wonder if they could make a HUGE race track, or something just to cruise on. I thought if they can put all of the Special Stage Routes in one race track/highway system. I’d pay a butt load to see that!
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January 18th, 2013 at 1:10 am - #forzaturismo
Yesterday i played GT4 on PS2, to remember how Seattle and Apricot was good tracks.
Cant wait to test them on GT6 for PS4!!!!!! -
January 17th, 2013 at 5:37 pm - #mcalva98
It would be nice to see red rock valley, all the Tahiti circuits, smokey mtn, super speedway, midfield raceway, complex string, el capitan, well just all of the old tracks!! :)
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January 17th, 2013 at 8:46 pm - #Sonygamer455
Amen there bro! We need all them back! Of all the tracks, i can’t believe they didn’t include the test course or complex string! You would think they would.
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January 18th, 2013 at 5:21 pm - #mcalva98
Yes you are right!
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January 19th, 2013 at 11:06 am - #ScotteDawg
Midfeild, yes! Red Rock Valley, yes! Tahiti Maze and it’s varients, yes! Apricot Hill and Seattle – YES!!
But what about Grundelwald (from GT1)? And Bathurst? And Seoul? And Hong Kong? New York? The older Rome tracks and Rome Night?
We do NOT need Complex String and Route X IS the new (and very much improved) Test Course!
As for SSR11, I have a blueprint style map of a new one that incorporates the old SSR11 with SSR5 and it has been called SSR16!
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January 21st, 2013 at 12:21 am - #The Prodigy
AMEN BRO
I miss all those tracks and I like to see them in hd quality
PD PLEASE SOON BRING IT SOON
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February 10th, 2013 at 11:05 am - #StiggyGT
@mcalva, i forgot about all of these classics. You’re too right. :-)
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January 17th, 2013 at 4:03 pm - #JONGREY
ok. i’m not convinced that where looking at hill here. there are lines on the road and no stands.
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January 17th, 2013 at 8:23 pm - #Pit Crew
PD probably added the lines, to give it an updated appearance, considering it is not a Real World course, and the Screen shot was taken of an area without GrandStand area.
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January 20th, 2013 at 10:44 am - #mcalva98
I did say get all of the old tracks and yes I would love to see sr5 combined with sr11
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January 17th, 2013 at 3:35 pm - #8BitThunder
The seattle one looks exciting!
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January 17th, 2013 at 3:11 pm - #panjandrum
I so, so hope that PD brings back all their old circuits. It would really breathe life into the game. Unfortunately I lost most of my interest in GT5 years ago due to the online/offline physics glitch, and while I realize they have finally fixed that, it wasn’t enough to bring me back to the game in any big way. The return of the old tracks, every single one of which was a “favorite” of my racing club, would bring me back though.
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That Unidentified Mountain Top looks like it could be apart of Eiger Norwind.