Playground Games has announced that the 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T is the new unlockable car in the Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist. The announcement was posted on the official Forza Horizon 5 Steam community page on October 8, 2026. Players can unlock the car from October 8 to October 15 by earning points step by step through Festival Playlist challenges.
1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T specs and customization
According to Playground Games, the Toyota sports and luxury model combines the futuristic feel of 1990s technology with the power of a street racer. Toyota equipped the 1997 Soarer 2.5 GT-T with an EMV touchscreen. The car was also one of the first vehicles ever to include an integrated satellite navigation system. Its engine is a 1JZ-GTE 2.6-liter unit, and that unit produces 278 bhp.
Customization options for the 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T include an Origin Lab front bumper, rear bumper, and side skirts. Players can also fit a Forza front bumper and rear wing. The 1990s JDM design of the car connects with Forza Horizon 6’s Japan setting, which draws on real-world landmarks.
Festival Playlist series and Spring rewards
Series rewards in the current Festival Playlist include the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E, which unlocks at 80 points. The 1992 GMC Typhoon unlocks at 160 points. For Spring rewards, 20 points unlocks the 1997 Toyota Soarer and 40 points unlocks a Backstage Pass.
This week’s events and challenges
This week’s events include a PhotoChallenge, a Forzathon Weekly challenge, a Trial, and a Seasonal Championship. Completing this week’s PhotoChallenge, #DressToImprezza, unlocks the 90s Outfit. The Forzathon Weekly challenge is called “Mechanical Mastery”. It rewards the 1995 Ferrari F50 for 160 Forzathon points. The Trial event is called “Face Off”. It pits the 1990s Supra against the Skyline in B 700 class. The Trial event rewards the 1995 Ferrari F50 for 10 points. A Seasonal Championship is called “90s Icons: SUBARU 22B”. It runs in Subaru B 700 class and rewards the 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B-Sti Version. Forza Horizon 6’s recent Horizon Meets update added a 7-Eleven storefront, a Car Meet, and real-world perks.
