Well a) I don't own a PS4 yet and
I'm not a PS plus member.
Also what if I want a special edition?
Don't PS Plus free games only last 12 months?
PS plus games last as long as you have an active subscription. $69 a year is pretty good value and yes you need that to play online anyway.
Would also help if you read it, Harry.
"DRIVECLUB PlayStation Plus Edition which comes with one location (India), 11 tracks, 10 cars and access to all game modes."
" If you’re an active PlayStation Plus subscriber and have been playing the PlayStation Plus Edition, but decide you want the full DRIVECLUB experience, you can purchase a one-time upgrade for..."
So, not the full game!
I have read it and know the difference
Drive club is heavily focused on "social" racing which means you will need a PS plus subscription just to play online anyway.
You would be better off just playing the ps plus edition then upgrading later if you feel you like it. That's my plan.