Toyota Supra Final Edition Tested
The 2026 Toyota GR Supra Final Edition has been track-tested, marking the end of an era for Toyota's celebrated sports coupe. Reviewers note its balanced dynamics and lament its impending discontinuation, underscoring the challenges faced by performance cars in the evolving automotive market. Social media shows a low-mile 2020 GR Supra listed at GHS 570K with turbo power and sharp handling.
The fifth-generation Supra's return in 2019 was the result of a seven-year collaboration with BMW, sharing a platform and powertrain with the G29 BMW Z4. Toyota's chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada, explained that developing a new inline-six engine in-house was not financially feasible for a low-volume sports car. Both the Supra and the Z4 are assembled by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. Production of the current-generation GR Supra is slated to end in March 2026, coinciding with the end of the BMW Z4's production run. The decision is influenced by shifting consumer preferences and declining sales in the sports car segment. For 2025, Toyota already streamlined the Supra lineup by discontinuing the less popular 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine option to focus on the 3.0-liter inline-six. The 2026 Final Edition features a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque, available with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. Enhancements for this final model include larger front brake rotors, a stiffer front anti-roll bar, additional underbody bracing, and reprogrammed electronic dampers and power steering for sharper reactions. While this chapter of the Supra is closing, Toyota has indicated a successor is planned, aiming to avoid the 17-year gap that preceded the fifth generation. The next Supra is expected to be an in-house Toyota project, potentially utilizing a hybrid powertrain. Rumors suggest the next iteration could be co-developed with Mazda or feature a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid system producing around 400 horsepower. This move is part of a broader strategy for Toyota's Gazoo Racing (GR) brand, which is developing new hybrid powertrains for its performance lineup to meet tightening emissions regulations. The company has also confirmed the return of the Celica and hinted at a modern MR2, signaling a continued commitment to sports cars.
