2022 Toyota GR Supra

2022 Toyota GR Supra Review

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　The Toyota GR Supra has been on the market for two years now, giving folks time to adjust to the idea of a Supra with BMW DNA. Yes, the current Supra was born out of a development partnership between Toyota and BMW, and it uses many BMW parts. Once you get over that fact, you can enjoy the Supra for what it is: a sharp-handling sports car that feels as at home on an open stretch of highway as it does on a winding mountain road.

　　Last year, Toyota expanded the lineup with the addition of the GR Supra 2.0, a variant powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. For 2022, the automaker adds new standard equipment and a limited-production A91-Carbon Fiber edition. The GR Supra isn't cheap, but it's a performance bargain compared to the Porsche 718 Cayman, one of the Supra's only direct competitors until the redesigned 2023 Nissan Z arrives. Check out our detailed Expert Rating to see how it stacks up against its rivals.

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　　7.6

　　out of 10

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Performance

　　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 zzdcar' 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

　　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.

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