In 2020, Toyota revived the Supra name after a 21-year absence. As with past Supras, this fifth generation represents the sportiest model in Toyota’s lineup, sitting above the smaller and more affordable GR86 and GR Corolla. The 2024 GR Supra (the GR stands for Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division) is not all Toyota, though.
It’s based on the BMW Z4 roadster, though the GR Supra is tuned to be far more exciting. This year the GR Supra returns mostly unchanged, though there is a new 45th Anniversary Edition with unique styling elements. Efficiency With 382 horsepower coming from the available turbocharged six-cylinder, the GR Supra sprints to 60 mph in a quick 4.
2 seconds. It’s a wonderful partner on a challenging mountain road, with precise and predictable steering, an impressive amount of grip, and a balance that makes it feel as though you can make it dance. The GR Supra may not be the fastest, but it is incredibly rewarding and entertaining.
Thankfully, all that fun doesn’t come at the expense of fuel economy. It’s estimated at 26mpg in combined city and highway driving, which is an admirable and easily attainable figure for sport coupes. Performance The Supras of the past were more about straight-line speed than nimble handling, but this latest incarnation succeeds at both.
In drive testing, Supra with the six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission rocketed to 60mph in a quick 4.4 seconds. Around turns, the steering wheel communicates a fair amount of information from the front tyres to your hands.
There’s plenty of grip from the tyres, and the overall feel of the car is playful and engaging. The brakes and sticky tyres hauled the test Supra to a stop from 60mph in just 105ft, though for heavier use, like track driving, it would probably benefit from upgraded brake pads. The GR Supra is not strictly a weekend car, however.
It’s something you can drive with little effort every day. Comfort The seats provide excellent support, but you might find them a bit confining around your shoulders. It’s not too noticeable when driving at speed, but it’s apparent when cruising around.
The leather upholstery is not perforated, so its breathability is not great. The ride quality is firm, but not harsh. Because you sit so close to the rear axle, big vertical movements feel more pronounced.
Test drivers said they would not call this a quiet cabin since there is a fair amount of road and wind noise, but it’s not unpleasantly loud either. It lets in the right amount of induction noise and exhaust burbles when you are driving in Sport mode. As for the climate control system, there is no obvious way to sync its two zones, which is odd.
It could stand to be a tick stronger at max fan speed too. Interior Those familiar with BMW’s older iDrive system will feel right at home with the GR Supra’s infotainment. But, if you are a first-time user, you will need to get acquainted with the system’s menu layout.
All other controls are pretty straightforward. The GR Supra’s doors are a little shorter than average and fairly light. Even if you are of average height, you may need to watch your head, but at least the seat bolsters don’t impede access.
In general, spaciousness is not this car’s greatest strength. The Porsche Cayman and BMW M2, for example, do better jobs of making a cockpit feel roomy. Technology The navigation system is pretty good at understanding natural language commands, and it locates specific points of interest without an address.
It’s easy to use the voice commands to set up your route. The test drive GR Supra had the 12-speaker premium audio system. The audio quality is fine, but it lacks the fullness we’d expect for an upgrade system.
As for integration, there’s one USB port, an optional wireless charger and wireless Apple CarPlay. Android Auto is now offered. Adaptive cruise control is optional, and it works effectively.
It’s more aggressive than most systems and can keep a small gap between you and the car ahead if you want it to. It also works all the way down to a stop. Lane keeping assistance is not quite as effective.
It’ll mitigate lane crossing but doesn’t really keep you centered. Storage Sports cars are usually compromised when it comes to cargo space, and the GR Supra is no exception. It has less trunk space (10.
2 cubic feet) than the Porsche Cayman and the BMW M2. There is a cargo pass-through to the cabin that you can use when hauling longer items. But you will have to rest those items on the rear-suspension tower brace.
The small-item storage space is even more deficient in the cabin. The cupholders are located where an armrest bin would typically be. And if you store drinks in them, they will interfere with operating the infotainment system controls.
A wireless device charging pad is standard on premium models and up, but plus-size phones won’t really fit in it. The door pockets and glovebox are also small. Fuel Economy Fuel efficiency is not an area test drivers expected the GR Supra to shine in, but shine it does.
The drivers tested the model with the six-cylinder engine, which gets an EPA-estimated 26mpg combined. In the testing, test drivers observed an impressive 29mpg on their real-world evaluation route. Value The GR Supra’s cabin looks more BMW than Toyota, but it’s still a pleasant space that delivers a luxury-level look and feel.
The carbon-fiber trim that is included in all six-cylinder cars is a nice touch, and it helps make the Supra seem a bit more special than your average coupe. Even if you buy the base-level GR Supra with the four-cylinder, you are getting a heck of a bargain. Toyota’s warranty coverage is a trade-off compared to competitors.
There’s less bumper-to-bumper coverage but better powertrain coverage. Two years of scheduled maintenance.
