1996 Toyota Supra Review
1996 Toyota Supra Review
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Manual transmission Turbo models are history, thanks to stringent emission regulations.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1996 Toyota Supra 2dr Coupe and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$225/mo for Supra Base
Supra Base
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
Slipping inside a Supra, it's hard to escape the sensation that you're entering an aircraft cockpit, about to face a demanding racetrack trial; and wondering if you've really prepared. Dead ahead await an 8000-rpm tach and 180-mph speedometer, joined by an abundant congregation of pushbuttons. (Full gauges aren't included: just fuel and temperature.) Fire up the inline six-cylinder engine and the first satisfying sounds arrive. Snick the stubby but easy-to-move gearshift lever into notch Number One, ease out the heavy clutch, and the sensations escalate. Easing through the first curve, you become suddenly aware of this Toyota's superlative handling expertise. Few cars can whip around corners nearly as adeptly. No, the 220-horsepower normally aspirated engine doesn't deliver the kind of acceleration that brings rocket-launchers and projectiles to mind. It's fast, but not blistering. If you absolutely must possess the max, look into the turbocharged Supra instead, with its full hundred extra horses. But you'll pay plenty more to knock a second off the zero to 60 acceleration time. And a "basic" Supra is hardly a low-budget machine, either. Instead of the slick-action five-speed installed on the regular Supra, the Turbo gets a six-speed. But no one need feel deprived for lack of a Turbo beneath his or her Supra's bonnet. Oh yes, you can request automatic instead, but it's likely to disappoint in comparison. Controls and instruments are angled toward the driver; even the stubby gearshift lever, which moves with a positive motion between ratios. Front-seat occupants have lots of space, but forget the rear, where legroom approaches zero. Seats are stiff, their bottoms far from soft. You have to peer through a tall rear wing, through a low back window, to see what's in back of a Supra, but good mirrors help. If your wallet is thick enough, in either form you get a 2+2 true sports car that's a joy to handle, a pleasure to drive, a delight to occupy.
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The 1994 Supra Review
Jakob, 11/05/2010
1994 Toyota Supra Turbo 2dr Coupe
Point blank this car is a car that is hard to kill. If you own one of these cars you know where we're coming from. The toyota supra is the best car around not to mention that this car has the best resell value over years. If anything i have watched the value of my five supras go up over the last 6 years go up by at least if not more 10k yep thats right you can by a car with value like … this. not many remain and if you have the chance to get one take it its well worth the money I have wrecked many cars in my day and blown more than a dozen this car can't blow up really the best car on the road to this day.... good luck to all all supra lovers
4.75 out of 5 stars
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Turboman, 10/20/2002
1995 Toyota Supra Turbo 2dr Coupe
very fast, sporty, comfortable ride.
The sound of a turbocharged vehicle is
like no other. All I need now is a
blow of valve.
5 out of 5 stars
Style, Stable & Fast
Roelof, 08/04/2002
1995 Toyota Supra Turbo 2dr Coupe
I never had a problem and drove the car
very hard. Even raced it at the one lap
of america. It handles great and is
still to this day one of the best cars
available. I own a Honda s2000, Toyota
4runner and a mazda rx-7 as well. The
Supra is still the best car.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Toyota supra
samson Simpson, 01/25/2003
1994 Toyota Supra Turbo 2dr Coupe
The only thing i have to say about my
car is that its one of the best that
ive had for a long time,andeverything
about it ,is great!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Toyota Supra, so we've included reviews for other years of the Supra since its last redesign.
1996 Supra Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $225/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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