Toyata Supra
Why should you buy this: It’s a fun, daily-drivable coupe that doesn’t skimp on performance.
How much will it cost: $49,990+
Why we picked the Toyota Supra:
We spent years waiting for Toyota to resurrect the Supra nameplate, and the wait was well worth it. Introduced at the 2019 Detroit auto show, the fifth iteration of this hallowed coupe stands out with a well-balanced chassis, and head-turning looks. The Toyota emblem is a little misleading, however. It shares its underpinnings and many parts with the BMW Z4.
That means power for the Supra comes from BMW’s 3.0-liter straight-six, an engine turbocharged to develop 335 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. The cavalry travels to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission that also wears a BMW parts number. Toyota hasn’t announced plans to make a manual gearbox available yet.
While the Supra is down on power compared to the Z4, it still performs the benchmark zero-to-60-mph sprint in 4.1 seconds, which is plenty quick. Toyota claims a 50/50 front-rear weight distribution, which makes the Supra fun to drive on the road and on the track. This is exactly what a sports car should feel like.
Tech is part of the equation, of course. Toyota breaks the Supra lineup down into two trim levels named 3.0 and 3.0 Premium, respectively. The list of standard features includes a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity, Alcantara upholstery, an adaptive suspension, forward collision warning, launch control, and shift paddles. 3.0 Premium models benefit from an 8.8-inch touchscreen, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay (but no Android Auto), a 12-speaker sound system, wireless phone charging, and a color head-up display. It also gets heated, leather-upholstered seats
2020 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium
2020 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium
“The Toyota Supra makes a huge return as a perfect reminder of the joys and fun of driving an extremely well-sorted machine”
- The Supra is back!
- Head-turning looks
- Superbly balanced chassis, tuning, and handling
- Twin-turbo BMW straight-six power
- Incredible both on the track and the road
- No manual option
- A little too much BMW on the inside
- Its looks aren’t for everyone
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