The newest Forza Horizon 5 update celebrates 90s automotive culture, offering four classic cars through the ‘Back to the 90s’ Festival Playlist.
The latest Forza Horizon 5 update introduces the “Back to the 90s” Festival Playlist, featuring four iconic cars from the 1990s. Each week, players can earn a new vehicle by accumulating 20 points in the respective seasonal events. Here are the cars and the details:
1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T
Available in the “Summer” season from October 10 to October 17, the 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T represents 90s automotive tech luxury combined with power. Equipped with a 1JZ-GTE engine, the Soarer delivers 278 bhp and 279 lb-ft of torque through an AWD system. Known for its advanced features like an EMV touchscreen and integrated GPS, this car embodies the 90s vision of luxury and cutting-edge tech. Players can further enhance the Soarer with Origin Lab front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and a Forza front bumper and rear wing.
1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R
From October 17 to October 24, players can unlock the 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R in the “Autumn” season. The FTO GP Version R features a 2.0-liter V6 engine, capable of achieving 0-100 kph in just over 6 seconds. The GP Version R includes upgraded suspension, thicker antiroll bars, and improved aerodynamics with revised bumpers, side skirts, and a rear wing. The FTO can also be customized with Forza and Bozz Speed body parts, while featuring Version R decals for added aesthetics.
1990 Aston Martin Lagonda
The “Winter” season, from October 24 to October 31, brings the 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda, Aston Martin’s four-door luxury saloon. Under the hood, the Lagonda features a 5.3-liter V8 engine. Its standout features include an updated exterior design with rounded corners and an interior packed with premium leather and digital instruments, a nod to the brand’s early efforts in onboard technology.
1996 Subaru SVX
Rounding out the event, the 1996 Subaru SVX will be available in the “Spring” season from October 31 to November 7. The SVX comes with a 3.3-liter engine, producing 231 horsepower and 228 lb-ft of torque, distributed via an AWD system. Known for its impressive aerodynamics, with a drag coefficient of 0.29, the SVX features a unique airplane-inspired roof and proved its capabilities in the 1991 Alcan Winter Rally, traveling from Seattle to the Arctic Circle and back.
Summary
The “Back to the 90s” Festival Playlist offers Forza Horizon 5 players a chance to experience iconic 90s cars, each highlighting different aspects of automotive history—from luxury and tech in the Toyota Soarer to rally-proven performance in the Subaru SVX. Players must complete challenges each week to earn these unique vehicles and relive the nostalgia of the 90s automotive era.