2024 Toyota GR Supra Review, Pricing, and Specs (2024)

Overview

While most of Toyota's lineup consists of consumer-grade sedans and SUVs, models marked with the initials GR represent the automaker's highest levels of performance, and chief among that subset is the 2024 GR Supra. While it's based on—and built alongside—the BMW Z4 convertible, the Supra brings an entirely different curb appeal that helped land it on our 2024 Editors' Choice list. The two share most everything else though, including 255-hp turbocharged four-cylinder and 382-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engines. All Supra models are rear-wheel drive and you can have either an eight-speed automatic or, as we prefer, a six-speed manual. The interior borrows heavily from the BMW parts bin—either a good or bad thing depending on who you ask. But it comes with few compromises and there's plenty of space for two adults to get comfortable even on long drives. The Supra's sharp handling and responsive powertrains, however, mean its happier nipping apexes than long highway slogs.

What's New for 2024?

Toyota's flagship sports car carries over to 2024 with few changes, but it does add a 45th Anniversary Edition model to the lineup, and only 900 will be produced. Available only with the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, the Anniversary model sports either white or orange paint, matte-black wheels, a black body-side graphic, and a manually adjustable rear spoiler.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The base trim level comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder, but all the others come with a turbocharged inline-six. Although there's little driving emotion lost with the four-cylinder GR Supra 2.0, we think the ripping acceleration of the six-cylinder 3.0 is worth the added cost. We'd skip the Driver Assist package, which adds adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and a lane-keeping assist system that's more annoying than useful. The new six-speed manual offered with the 3.0 model costs the same as the automatic and is a no-brainer. Every GR Supra comes with a one-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association sports-car racing sanctioning organization and a complimentary day at a high-performance driving event. And just think: The money you save by not purchasing the Driver's Assist package can go towards additional track time and fresh rubber.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Before 2023, all Supra models came with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive; last year, a six-speed manual finally became available, but only with the optional turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. This powertrain puts the Supra in the big leagues against the Chevy Camaro SS, the Porsche Cayman GTS, and the BMW M2 Competition. In fact, it's actually quicker than the vaunted fourth-generation Supra, which was powered by a sequentially turbocharged inline-six with 320 horsepower. Despite its performance potential, the GR Supra's suspension is forgiving enough to drive daily. Its steering is accurate, nicely weighted, and direct, which enhances its fun-to-drive personality. The one negative we found with the performance of our long-term GR Supra was the ease with which it got stuck in the snow. We also tested a 2023 Toyota Supra 3.0 as part of a 0-to-150-to-0 speed test where it returned to a stop in just 31.1 seconds with some smoothly controlled braking.

Toyota Supra 0-60 MPH Times

With the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and the eight-speed automatic, the Toyota Supra's 0-60 mph time was 4.7 seconds at our test track. That's quicker than the GR Supra's German cousin—the BMW Z4—which managed a 5.0-second 60-mph time. With the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six and the eight-speed automatic, the Supra's 0-60 mph time was 3.7 seconds. When equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, the Supra 3.0-liter was slightly slower to 60 mph at 3.9 seconds.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The most efficient GR Supra is the one with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which earns EPA ratings of 25 mpg city and 32 highway. The more powerful GR Supra 3.0's ratings are still pretty good at 23 mpg city and 31 highway for the automatic and 19 and 27 mpg for the 3.0 manual. That's more efficient than the Camaro, the Cayman GTS, and the M2. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test route, the six-cylinder GR Supra exceeded its highway rating by delivering 34 mpg; with the turbo four, the GR Supra delivered a stellar 38 mpg. For more information about the GR Supra's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The driver-focused co*ckpit is tight, and although the double-bubble roof provides some additional headroom, the tallest drivers will feel pinched. Cargo space is similarly cramped, but the cargo area (accessed via a hatchback) is roomy enough for a couple of carry-on suitcases or about a week's worth of groceries for two. In our testing, we managed to fit four carry-on suitcases behind the rear seats. The Toyota shares much of its interior with the Z4, so those familiar with BMW switchgear and infotainment controls will feel right at home.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Speaking of infotainment, the GR Supra's central display is an 8.8-inch unit with a very lightly reskinned version of BMW's latest iDrive interface. A digital gauge display—which actually boasts a distinct design compared with the Bimmer—is standard across the range. Navigation and Apple CarPlay capability are both available, but Android Auto isn't offered. A 12-speaker JBL audio system is optional, but we expect the standard 10-speaker audio system will be enough for most buyers, considering the size of the GR Supra's interior.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Toyota offers a host of driver-assistance features as standard across the GR Supra lineup, including automated emergency braking. Additional features, such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring, can be added via the optional Driver's Assist package. For more information about the GR Supra's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning
• Standard automatic high-beams

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Although it shares much with the Z4, the GR Supra offers slightly longer powertrain coverage but falls behind the BMW with a shorter limited warranty and complimentary scheduled maintenance plan.

• Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary scheduled maintenance is covered for two years or 25,000 miles

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