Toyota GR Supra
From RM 645,000 - 655,000
Great handling prowess
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Overview
Summary
Engineered with exceptional precision, offering the performance, body and soul of a true sports car, the new Toyota GR Supra.
Known as the car that started the Gazoo Racing brand of Toyota performance models, it is also a highly regarded one by long-time fanatics.
Its Malaysian launch was part of a collection of five, comprising the GR Corolla, GR86, Corolla Cross GR Sport and Hilux GR Sport.
Fully-imported (CBU) from Japan, the sports coupe is available in two variants, with two different transmissions.
GR Supra 3.0 M/T priced at MYR 645,000, and GR Supra 3.0 A/T at MYR 655,000. Prices are on-the-road, w/o insurance, plus a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
Eight exterior colours. White Metallic, Black Metallic, Prominence Red, Lightning Yellow, Dawn Blue Metallic, Volcanic Ash Metallic, Matte Avalanche White Metallic and Matte Storm Grey Metallic.
Exterior
Body Dimensions
Weighing in at 1,578 KG (GR Supra 3.0 M/T), 1,600 KG (GR Supra 3.0 A/T), the new GR Supra stands at 4,379 MM long, 1,854 MM wide, 1,299 MM tall, and with a wheelbase spanning 2,470 MM.
Front View
Its entire design profile merges racing aerodynamics with a modern, powerful look that screams driving performance.
Calculatedly formed, the front end features a low, wide nose, exuding a sleek and sporty outlook. The layout sees a three-sectioned air-intake integrated black grille, paired to a minimalistic black front lip.
Rear View
The rear end’s design is toned and athletic, with sleek lines and sporty elements matching the front’s outlook. Seamless, the body-moulded boot lid spoiler and black sporty diffuser with a dual exhaust setup, mixes nicely with its double-bubble sloping roofline.
Other elements, like the trimmings (Toyota/GR emblem, Supra script), and the very thin and slit-like top bumper-edge-curving air vents, complete the layout.
Headlamps
The headlamps are in an angularly-shaped eye design. Slanted inwards, they look very focused and ties the whole front together. They are adaptive LED units, with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and LED turn signals.
Tail Lamps
The tail lamps match the head lamps but in its own style, slightly slimmer and features an inverted ‘P’ light graphic. They are made of LED combination units, and have been paired to a set of diffuser integrated LED fog lamps.
Side Mirror
The side mirrors are power-retractable and adjustable, with electrochromic (driver), reverse linked (passenger), memory function, and signal and blind spot indicators.
Brakes
Fitted are Brembo brakes (ventilated disc with four-piston fixed calliper (front) - ventilated disc with one-piston floating calliper (rear)).
Wheels
Gripping it to the tarmac is a set of new lightweight 19-Inch all-black multi-spoke forged alloy rims, wrapped in 255/35 R19 (front), 275/35 R19 (rear) Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres.
Interior
Dashboard
The new GR Supra has a dashboard inspired by the layout of single-seater racing cars, designed to put the driver in the centre of action.
Straightforward and sporty, the black themed dash sees soft-touch paddings on the panels and silver detailing around the air-conditioning vents, dials and steering wheel.
All the elements are placed logically and driver centric, for a better driving experience. Overall, the craftsmanship is premium quality.
Instrument Cluster
Fitted is an 8.8-Inch colour Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) unit, with a Heads-Up Display (HUD).
Seats
Track-oriented, racing-inspired and comfortable, the seats come in all-black full leather upholstery. They feature eight-way power adjustable, four-way power lumbar support, backrest width and side bolster adjustments (driver, passenger), and two-position memory function (driver).
Space
Space in the cabin is snug. Considering it to be a sports coupe, just enough head, shoulder and legroom is to be expected. The tightness is welcomed, as it hugs the occupants firmly.
Storage Space
Sufficient storage areas are present, including side door pockets, centre console compartments and a decent-sized glove box.
Steering Functions
The three-spoke steering wheel comes in all-black leather, and gets multi-switch functions, tilt and telescopic adjustments, paddle shifters (GR Supra A/T), and an Electric Power Steering (EPS) system.
Cup Holders
There are two cup holders, located at the front centre console.
Charging Ports
It comes with a set of USB ports, one 12-V power socket and a Qi wireless charger.
Features
Active Safety
The new GR Supra features the ‘Toyota Supra Safety’ suite of Advance Driver Assist System (ADAS), comprising of Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with brake function, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) with steering assist, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop and go (GR Supra 3.0 A/T), Adaptive High-beam System (AHS) and Road Sign Assist (RSA). Others include Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
Passive Safety
Passive safety includes seven airbags (front, front side, curtain shield, driver knee), two three-point ELR seat belts (reminder, pretensioner and force limiter), ISOFIX (front passenger), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), reverse camera, parking sensors (front, rear), and Toyota Premium Security and Solar Film.
Drive Modes
Two drive modes at the driver’s disposal, Normal and Sport, with a special selectable ‘Track’ setting that reduces intervention from the Vehicle Stability System.
Driver Assistance
The suite of ADAS, along with the accompanying systems will make the sporty driving experience more exhilarating, and most importantly, safer.
Infotainment
It is installed with an 8.8-Inch central touchscreen infotainment system that comes with a touchpad remote controller, and supports Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, navigation, and vehicle status information and settings.
Sound System
Installed is a 12-speaker JBL HiFi Surround sound system.
Performance
Engine
Mounted in the new GR Supra is the familiar B58 3.0-Litre, In-line six-cylinder, 24-valve DOHC, turbocharged petrol engine, dishing out 383 HP at 5,800 to 6,500 RPM and 500 NM at 1,800 to 5,000 RPM.
Transmission
The GR Supra 3.0 M/T gets a six-speed manual with a weighted (200 GM) gear lever for precise gear throws. Plus, it features Toyota’s Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) system that offers selectable automatic rev-matching and shorter final-drive ratio.
Meanwhile, the GR Supra 3.0 A/T gets an eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters.
Drivetrain
Drive is sent exclusively to the rear wheels (RWD), featuring an electronically controlled Limited Slip Differential (LSD) on the rear axle.
Acceleration
Zero to 100 KM/H is done in 4.4 seconds (GR Supra 3.0 M/T), 4.1 seconds (GR Supra 3.0 A/T), and top speed is 250 KM/H (GR Supra 3.0 M/T, GR Supra 3.0 A/T).
Fuel Consumption
It has a fuel tank capacity of 52-Litres.
Comfort
Convenience
The new GR Supra comes with Smart Entry and Start system, adaptive headlamps, auto wipers, steering wheel (multi-switches, tilt, telescopic), paddle shifters (GR Supra 3.0 A/T), Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror, dual-zone automatic climate control, parking sensors and cameras, seats (eight-way power adjustable, four-way power lumbar support, backrest width and side bolster adjustments (driver, passenger), two-position memory function (driver)), and infotainment touchpad remote controller.
Ride Comfort
Positioned low within the cabin, the seats are ergonomically comfortable, delivering outstanding support and cushioning.
Then, the welcomed tightness of the cabin space lends the feel of a firm full body grip for the driver at all speeds and corners.
Elsewhere, it gets a retuned suspension, and more rigid vulcanised rubber in the front and rear anti-roll bar bushes for sharper handling.
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) is at play, featuring double jointed Macpherson strut with stabiliser bar (front) and five-link with stabiliser bar (rear).
Overall, it is precise, quick and balanced, relaying adequate feedback to the driver, and provides a more refined cruising comfort and high levels of performance control.
Sound Insulation
It has good sound insulation, covering all the NVH aspects, and there are no abnormal wind issues at any speed.
Wrap Up
Conclusion
The new Toyota GR Supra is a total driver car, with every aspect of its build inside and out, focused on performance.
Aesthetically, it also comes bearing a strikingly sporty and modern design inside and out, notably, the cockpit that’s racing-inspired.
Performance-oriented, check. Sleek design, check. Manual transmission, check. The GR Supra is a head turner no doubt, and an overall well-built, road racer.
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