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What do our experts think of the 2023 Toyota GR Supra? We look at powertrain, interior options, trim levels, and more. Find out our thoughts here.
What’s new for the 2023 Toyota GR Supra?
The biggest news for the 2023 Supra is the introduction of a real manual transmission on the six-cylinder models. New ECU programming allows the new transmission to work effectively without reducing the fun factor. New suspension tuning sharpens the Supra’s responsiveness and limits body roll. Finally, a new A91-MT package will be available in limited supply with a special appearance package.
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The Breakdown
The manual is outstanding
Sharp handling
Luxurious interior
Cramped cabin
Limited configuration
Diminutive storage
Even more power would be great
2023 GR Supra Specs
- 255 horsepower from base engine
- 295 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 3 available trims
- 10.2 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- Standard 8.8-inch infotainment system
- Advanced safety features available in packages
- 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty
2023 Toyota Supra Powertrain
Under its slippery silhouette, the Supra is ultimately a BMW and while there’s certainly reason to question the German automaker’s decisions around servicing, packaging, and reliability; there’s no questioning how good both of the available engines in the Supra are. The 2.0 might be the entry-level option but it develops 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. That’s good enough for a 0-60 run of 4.7 seconds thanks in part to its eight-speed automatic.
The 3.0 and the 3.0 Premium trims both develop 382 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque. Those who don’t select the no-cost manual option will get the same eight-speed automatic transmission used in the 2.0. It’s not just quicker than the 2.0, it’s seriously very fast compared to much more expensive hardware. From a dead stop, it’ll reach 60 mph in under 4 seconds. That’s good enough to keep up with cars that cost twice as much. And it’s much faster than its legendary fourth-generation version.
That old Supra made its splash on the street. This new one does so on the track where it’s sincerely more car than the vast majority of drivers can handle at the edge of its abilities. Now we’re not saying that it’s a bonafide supercar killer or anything of the sort, but it’s got a large enough performance envelope to embarrass bad drivers in faster cars. The new manual transmission is a success too. Toyota says that it’s bespoke for the Supra and not just a BMW unit pulled off of the shelf from some other model. It feels slick and easy to use even at high speeds and in hairy situations. The engagement point in the pedal is just about half-way up and is easy to learn quickly.
2023 Toyota GR Supra Fuel Economy & MPG
Toyota expects the EPA to rate the GR Supra 3.0 at 23 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway. That’s in line with last year’s car and the automatic as well. It’s not yet released any estimates on the 2.0 but last year that car achieved EPA scores of 25 mpg in the city and 32 on the highway.
Interior, Comfort, & Cargo Space
As far as luxury sports coupes go, the Supra isn’t beaten by anything in its price range. It’s supple and beautifully appointed. The build quality and materials are well above average too. Seating is a bit tight for taller individuals and the roof is so low that vision is confined to the things directly at eye level and below. Despite that, we think that the Supra offers a very high-end cabin experience for most drivers.
Ride quality is noticeably stiff but not overly harsh either. Over the course of an hour-long commute in the Supra the seating was more than adjustable enough to maintain comfort. What wasn’t so easy was finding a place to put our stuff. Sure, this is a hatchback in the strictest sense of the word but remember that storing items back there makes them almost impossible to retrieve during the ride. The cabin isn’t full of storage cubbies either.
Entertainment & Technology
Every Supra comes with an 8.8-inch infotainment system equipped with Apple CarPlay but no Android Auto. Thankfully, the interface on the stock system is easy enough to understand and learn. Those who are comfortable with iDrive will feel at home right away. The gauge cluster is fully digital as well and provides a bevy of useful metrics. The only downside is that it won’t allow you to configure it as deeply as we’d prefer. Navigation can be controlled through the use of voice commands and we found it to be quite accurate in our time with the car. The base Supra comes with just four speakers. A 10 speaker system is standard on the 3.0 and there’s also a 12-speaker JBL option for the audiophiles in the group.
Safety Features
Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS have released any safety scores on the 2023 Toyota GR Supra. What we can confirm is that it comes with a number of safety systems like lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and traction control. Sadly, advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are only available through packages and only available on the 2.0 and 3.0 with an automatic transmission.
2023 Toyota Supra Trims & Pricing
2.0 – $44,635
The base Supra comes with 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, Alcantara and leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, manual seats, satellite radio, four speakers, a non-touchscreen 8.8-inch infotainment system, forward collision mitigation, and lane-keeping assist.
3.0 – $53,595
The 3.0 adds the inline-six engine, 19-inch forged wheels, Brembo four-piston front brake calipers, an active sport rear differential, adaptive dampers, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated seats, and 10 speakers.
3.0 Premium – $56,745
Luxury features are the star in the 3.0 Premium as it gets a touchscreen 8.8-inch infotainment system, 12 speakers, full leather upholstery, a wireless device charger, a heads-up display, red brake calipers, and upgraded pedals. This year an A91 Edition can be added instead of the Premium package to get carbon fiber trim, red and black sport seats, and unique 19-inch alloy wheels.
Warranties
Toyota provides a three-year or 36,000-mile limited warranty with every Supra. In addition, a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty is standard. Finally, the GR Supra has all scheduled maintenance covered for the first two years or 25,000-miles. That’s a decent package but falls short of what BMW provides with the Z4.
What we think
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The Supra has some real rivals these days from the likes of Nissan, Ford, and others. Despite that, it’s hard to find another car on the market with this level of luxury and speed that doesn’t cost considerably more. It’s far from a perfect car but if you’re in the market for a sports coupe the 2023 GR Supra deserves to be on the short list of cars to test drive.
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