2023 Toyota GR Supra Coupe

　　

2023 Toyota GR Supra Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　Unless someone told you the Toyota GR Supra coupe and the BMW Z4 roadster are related, you might never guess it. But you can spot the evidence within the GR Supra's cabin and sense the shared engineering when you drive it. However, Toyota has styled, tuned and outfitted the GR Supra to distance it from the BMW, to the point that drawing comparisons between the two sports cars is somewhat pointless.

　　That ongoing separation of these fraternal twins continues in 2023. For starters, the GR Supra 3.0 now offers a six-speed manual transmission with its turbocharged six-cylinder engine, in addition to the eight-speed automatic it has had for several years. Toyota also says all GR Supras get new shock absorbers to improve the ride and handling, while the 3.0 variants receive revised steering.

　　To make the GR Supra more fun to drive, a new Hairpin+ function allows more wheelspin when accelerating out of tight corners while driving uphill, and the car's Track mode has been retuned to make it easier to drift without spinning out of control. And if the GR Supra suddenly loses grip while in its most aggressive suspension setting, a new Anti-Roll Program activates to help drivers retain control.

　　In addition to these changes, a new A91-MT limited-production model debuts and it's based on the GR Supra 3.0 with the manual transmission. Toyota will build just 500 for the U.S. market. Stratosphere Blue paint and available 19-inch forged aluminum wheels are also new for 2023.

　　Overall, we think the GR Supra 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. And though it isn't cheap, it's a performance bargain compared to the Porsche 718 Cayman. The Nissan Z offers similar nostalgic appeal at a lower price. Check out our detailed Expert Rating to learn more about the GR Supra.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Please note that zzdcar based this rating on an evaluation of the 2022 GR Supra 3.0 Premium equipped with an automatic transmission. We'll update this rating once we're able to fully test the steering, suspension, traction and stability modifications Toyota has made to the 2023 GR Supra.

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　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 zzdcar' testing, our Supra with the six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission rocketed to 60 mph in a quick 4.4 seconds. Around turns, the steering wheel communicates a fair amount of information from the front tires to your hands. There's plenty of grip from the tires, and the overall feel of the car is playful and engaging. The brakes and sticky tires hauled our test 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 GR Supra isn't strictly a weekend car, however. It's something you can drive with little effort every day.

　　

Comfort

7.0/10

　　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.

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