Introduced in 2019, the fifth-generation Toyota GR Supra is about to be retired as the partnership with the also soon-to-be-discontinued sister vehicle, the BMW Z4, is set to end.
The two-seater fastback coupe looks as good as ever, boasting classic sports car proportions, swoopy body panels, and a planted stance. Though based on a German roadster, the exterior design is very much Japanese. The sleek shape is every bit as much about aerodynamic proficiency as it is style, like the double-bubble roof that reduces drag while maintaining occupant headroom.
Wide six-lens LED headlamps housing the bottom signature daytime running light strip, the trio of mesh grilles on the front bumper, duckbill-style liftback, aggressive black diffuser, and long-hooded silhouette together create an unmistakable look whether you see it in your mirror while waiting for a light or zooming past on the street.
Inside, the vehicle is much more European, and it’s clear where Toyota spent (or didn’t spend) most of its re-engineering dollars. The touchscreen atop the center stack, dashboard layout, and center console—i.e., the iDrive controller knob—appear to be plucked straight out of an older model BMW. Even the infotainment system is largely unchanged. The overall layout of the cabin and leather seat upholstery (Premium grade), however, feels sportier than the luxury-oriented Z4.
Three years into original production, a manual transmission option became available. No surprise here, the six-speed is supplied by German manufacturing powerhouse ZF. Though Toyota had input on the tuning and specific implementation, gearbox shifts are notchy, the clutch is too stiff, and overall operation just isn’t my personal cup of tea. Having the reverse gear to the left of first without any sort of lockout mechanism also doesn’t seem like the best idea.
Though a 2.0-litre four-cylinder variant was briefly offered during the in-between years before being axed due to slumping sales, the sole engine setup powering this Supra (in North America) is a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six, mated to either an eight-speed automatic transmission or the aforementioned standard, sending 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque to the rear 19-inch wheels shod in sticky Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.
The car accelerates quickly, the dual exhaust note is perfect, and handling is razor sharp, thanks in part to an active rear sport differential capable of distributing torque to either of the drive wheels. Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) continuously monitors road conditions and adjusts the level of dampening in the shock absorbers, so the ride is firm when needed and supple for daily driving duties around town. In addition, users can select Sport mode via a button located below the shifter to prime AVS for performance duties beforehand.
For those who care about numbers, 0-100 km/h times are in the four-second range. Fuel economy is also pleasantly efficient for the segment: I averaged 12.4 L/100 km in a primarily city environment.
Finally, for 2026, there is a GR Supra MkV Final Edition (pun intended) being sold featuring an upgraded suspension system, body aero, brakes, and more. Only 25 units are slated for Canada.
Highlights:
MSRP: $73,341.50 (as tested)
Motor: 3.5-litre turbocharged six-cylinder
Horsepower: 382 @ 5,800 rpm
Torque (lb-ft): 368 @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox: six-speed manual
Layout: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Fuel economy: 12.4 L/100 km mixed city/highway (observed)
