2021 Toyota GR Supra Review

Name: 2021 Toyota GR Supra Review
Brand: Toyota

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Toyota made a prudent business decision and partnered with BMW to engineer the new Supra. Unlike its predecessor, the new Supra devours curves as much as it loves a wide open road. The Supra's value proposition — offering comparable performance to a Porsche Cayman for a considerably lower price — is certain to appeal to typical car fanatics. And we think it looks pretty sharp too. It's definitely worth considering if you're in the market for a sports car.Read full review

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2021 Toyota GR Supra Review

byTravis Langness^{Reviews Editor
Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.}

Pros

3.0-liter engine makes excellent power and sounds great
Nimble and lively handling rewards experienced drivers
Lots of performance for the money

Cons

Not much cabin storage, even for small items
Seats lack long-distance comfort
Interior is very loud with the windows down

What's new

Supra 2.0 trim debuts with a 255-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine
The 3.0-liter engine makes 47 more horsepower, up to 382 hp
All Supra 3.0 trims receive revised steering, suspension and differential tuning
Part of the fifth Supra generation introduced for 2020

Overview

After more than two decades off the market, Toyota finally released the newest version of its preeminent sports car — now dubbed the GR Supra — for the 2020 model year. After taking the GR Supra to our track and subjecting it to instrument testing, we praised its rapid acceleration, quick steering and sublime handling.

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Now Toyota is widening the Supra's appeal. For 2021, Toyota is adding an entry-level trim level — the Supra 2.0 — that comes with a 255-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine to join the existing turbocharged inline-six. Buyers set on the six-cylinder Supra 3.0 will be rewarded with an increase of nearly 50 hp. It now thumps out 382 hp and further gains revised suspension tuning to help it be more buttoned-down and confident both on and off the track. There's also a new limited-edition A91 appearance package with racy carbon-fiber bits, special graphics and a unique paint color. Read our Expert Rating below for the full breakdown on all the Supra's hits and misses.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Average

7.6

out of 10

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Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

8.5/10

How does the GR Supra drive? The Supras of the past were more about straight-line speed than nimble handling, but this latest incarnation succeeds at both. In Edmunds testing, our Supra in Premium trim rocketed to 60 mph in a quick 4.4 seconds. A power bump for 2021 makes traction off the line a bit more scarce but improves the Supra's top end by a noticeable margin.

Around turns, the steering wheel communicates a fair amount of information from the front tires to your hands, and the revised tuning makes it respond more naturally. The revised suspension is also better at retaining grip but feels no less lively, meaning better cornering and less of an immediate tendency to oversteer. The brakes and sticky tires can haul the Supra to a stop from 60 mph in just 105 feet, though for heavier use, like track driving, it would probably benefit from upgraded brake pads. The Supra isn't strictly a weekend car, however. It's something you can drive with little effort every day.

Comfort

7/10

How comfortable is the GR Supra? 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 isn't perforated, so its breathability isn't great. The ride quality is firm but not harsh. Because you sit so close to the rear axle, big vertical movements feel more pronounced.

We wouldn't call this a quiet cabin since there's 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're driving in Sport mode. As for the climate control system, there's 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

7.5/10

How’s the interior? Those familiar with BMW's older iDrive system will feel right at home with the Supra's infotainment. But if you're a first-time user, you'll need to get acquainted with the system's menu layout. All other controls are pretty straightforward.

The Supra's doors are a little shorter than average and fairly light. Even if you're 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 a better job of making a cockpit feel roomy.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? 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. Our test 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.

The Supra's 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 assist isn't quite as effective. It'll mitigate lane crossing but doesn't really keep you centered.

Storage

5.5/10

How’s the storage? Sports cars are usually compromised when it comes to cargo space, and the Supra is no exception. The Supra 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'll 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

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? Fuel efficiency is not an area we expected the Supra to shine in, but shine it does. It returns an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined (24 city/31 highway). In our testing, we observed an impressive 29 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation loop. This matches what we observed in 2020 Supra even though this newer model gains 47 additional horsepower. This also trounces the BMW M2 Competition (20 mpg combined) and even outperforms the base-model Porsche Cayman (24 mpg combined).

Value

8/10

Is the GR Supra a good value? The 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's 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 Supra with the four-cylinder, you're 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 is also included.

Wildcard

9/10

The new Supra mostly delivers on its promises. Sure, there is a lot of obvious BMW DNA here, but that doesn't make it any less of a car if you value performance and swoopy styling. The Supra's appeal is undeniable for the price. It's properly quick and lively, yet it's also mostly comfortable enough to be your daily driver so long as you don't need to take much with you or spend a lot of time on bad roads.

Which GR Supra does Edmunds recommend?

While the base 2.0-liter model and the more powerful 3.0-liter Supra are certainly entertaining, we recommend the midlevel 3.0 Premium trim. On top of the standard 3.0 equipment, the Premium adds a center touchscreen, smartphone compatibility, and a number of desirable features such as heated seats and leather upholstery.

2021 Toyota GR Supra models

The 2021 Toyota Supra is a two-seat sport coupe available in four trim levels: base 2.0, 3.0, 3.0 Premium and A91 Edition. The base 2.0 Supra uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque), while all other trims use a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (382 hp, 368 lb-ft). Both engines come connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and send power to the rear wheels. Highlight features include:

2.0
Starts you off with:

18-inch wheels
LED headlights
Manually adjustable seats
Dual-zone automatic climate control
8.8-inch center screen
Four-speaker sound system
One USB port (1.5 amps)
Lane keeping assist (steers the car back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Cruise control

Standard feature highlights for the base 3.0 include:

Adaptive suspension dampers
10-speaker stereo
A more powerful USB port (2.1 amps)
Power-adjustable seats with driver-seat memory functions
Brembo four-piston front brakes
Front strut tower brace

The 3.0 Premium gets the following upgrades:

Larger rear brakes
Heated seats and full leather upholstery
Touchscreen version of the 8.8-inch infotainment display with navigation
Wireless smartphone charging
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
12-speaker JBL audio system
Head-up display

The A91 Edition trim loses the Premium's head-up display but adds:

Carbon-fiber exterior mirrors
Carbon-fiber rear spoiler
Leather and faux suede seats with blue stitching
Sport pedals

For 2.0 and 3.0 models, the Safety and Technology package adds:

The Premium's touchscreen interface, 12-speaker stereo and smartphone connectivity
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Supra and the car in front)
Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)
Parking sensors

The Driver Assist package adds the aforementioned safety equipment for the Premium and A91 Edition models.

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2021 Toyota GR Supra A91 Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

Moving from an A90 Launch Edition to an A91 Limited wasn’t as fulfilling as I had anticipated. While the ‘21 A91 is 40+ horsepower more than the ‘20, it’s best attribute is a bit more stability at speed. While the car needs to be lower still, the suspension tweaks have taken some of the play out of the vehicle. There are downsides however. The A90 was incredibly tunable, to date the …

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Tim_H, 02/03/2021

2021 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

I picked up my 2021 GR Supra 3.0 Premium in September of 2020. Five months later, I've had time to explore all it's little quirks and conclude I'm enormously satisfied. First, power is not lacking in this car. It performs, even considering the lack of a manual transmission. It is a looker, I get second looks and often comments from strangers almost every time I take it out. Same for …

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Rise, 07/07/2020

2020 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

As another stated this is a sports car so i treat it as one, if i want comfort and space i drive my truck. That said, this is a very fun car but of course no car is perfect and this has its low points as well, the driving assist is very intrusive and can get annoying at times, fuel economy is not that great for me but as i said its a fun sports car for me not a luxury sedan, the JBL …

It's a sports car

trackeer, 11/19/2020

2021 Toyota GR Supra A91 Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

Let's say I watched as the talk was going on about the release of the new Supra, the release came and again I watched as folks paid a very hefty premium to be those first to own one. The wait was worth the wait, purchased a 2021 with a small discount below MSRP and even scored a Special Edition. As a previous owner of several sports cars American, Japanese, and Bavarian, the conclusion … is simple, these are sports cars not sedans, if total cruising comfort and many bells and whistles are a criteria, buy a Sports Sedan. But also let me be clear, sticks are fun even if the option exited no stick here, she wants to drive the car to and playing with the clutch and shifting isn't her thing. As for some of the aforementioned I'll be fair the Supra comes very well equipped more so with the special edition, it's not your lazy boy recliner seating but it's all power with power bolsters, your secure and reasonably comfy. As for storage, geez, guys it's a small sports car with a pretty big motor up front, 2 doors, and a yes dare I say a small trunk, can you and your lovely take off for a week-end, I don't see why not, there's room for several soft bags. Now if a con or two is wanted, let's say entry is a act of gymnastics, I'm 5'10" and not a spring chicken, but this is NOT a easy car to access. On the other hand getting out is a lot less painful than getting in. The BMW techy stuff is truly German and it's painfully obvious Ford Sync hasn't influenced their design and functionality, it does work but if your not somewhat techy expect a learning curve, as a Ford owner sync works and does so without rotary dials, multiple screen search's, or accidental button pushes. Heard this is not BMW's latest itineration so maybe it has improved. Options, We looked at the new Vette, she didn't like it and truthfully what's with the stack going down the middle of the cabin. Pro's entry was a tad easier, a little more storage, a V8, unique look, mid-engine. Con's that funky dash stack, only a tad easier to get in, one day buy one MSRP the next 10+ over, WTF, the local dealer tapes the car for 7K like it or not, expect to pay 100K+ for a car with a MSRP of 80K. We are pleased we paid 55K for our Supra, it's fast and handles like, hmmmm a BMW and because I haven't driven the Z4 I've read it handles better than that BMW, for the sake of argument it's very stuck to the road and if it's better than the Bavarian counter part, great we happen to like the looks of the Supra better as well, in Black as Blue was not a option at the dealer and would have still bought the Black anyway. For us this is a toy as many of the previous toys have been, we'll use it for the few weeks until snow and into storage the Supra goes. We did order the Carbon Fiber topper for the Spoiler, and actually they had to order it with the cars VIN, appears Toyota isn't going to offer them to other variations of the Supra. Went through this with our Shelby when ordering certain parts specific to that car. Would I recommend the Supra, yes absolutely, with one caveat that who I recommend it to understands it's a SPORTS car, and if whomever approaches the car that way should be happy with their purchase, in closing Good Job Toyota and yes BMW to, nice car and glad I waited.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Toyota GR Supra, so we've included reviews for other years of the GR Supra since its last redesign.

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For 2021, the Toyota GR Supra gets a lighter and less expensive four-cylinder engine option as well as a more powerful six-cylinder. Kurt Niebuhr drives and reviews both versions.

2021 GR Supra Highlights

Trim:

2.0

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$42,990
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	28 MPG
Cost to Drive	$173/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	10.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the GR Supra models:

Automatic Emergency Braking: Senses if a front collision is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't react in time.
Lane Departure Warning w/Steering Assist: Warns if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane and steers back automatically if the driver doesn't react.
Blind-Spot Monitor: Notifies the driver if a vehicle is lurking in the blind spots.

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2021 Toyota GR Supra Review

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