THE SUPRA NAMEPLATE HAS A long and illustrious history in Australia, and the new GR model is sure to tempt many buyers with sharp pricing from $87,000 (plus on road costs) for the new six-speed manual addition to the line-up.
The GR Supra range will now open from $87,000 plus on-road costs for the GT variant, with price parity regardless whether customers opt for the excitement of the manual or convenience of the automatic transmission.
The range-topping GTS will now cost $97,000 plus on road costs.
With carefully tailored gear ratios, the new six-speed manual transmission features a short-stroke shift lever for a direct and smooth feel.
Compared to the eight-speed automatic, the manual transmission is 18kg lighter, helping to improve driving dynamics.
A Gear Shift Assistant feature has been adopted for manual transmissions, synchronising engine speeds with the selected gear to allow for smooth shifts.
Customers also have the choice to disable Gear Shift Assistant when Sport mode is engaged.
Along with the introduction of the manual transmission, Toyota engineers have taken the opportunity to apply considered changes to improve steering feel and dynamics.
The GR Supra’s electronic power steering and vehicle stability control systems have been more finely tuned to enhance turning response during initial steering input, complemented by changes to the suspension bush characteristics that promote greater steering feel.
All GR Supra grades now score ventilated sports brakes with red calipers, while the 19-inch dark silver alloys on GTS grades are now 1.2kg lighter per wheel for further dynamic improvement.
Three new exterior colours have been added to the GR Supra’s palette, with Copper Grey, Azure Blue and Matte White replacing the existing Suzuka Silver and Goodwood Grey.
GTS grades can also be had with a new tan interior colour scheme, replacing red.
The new GR Supra range will arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Toyota GR Supra pricing (all prices plus on road costs)
| GT, 6M | $87,000 |
| GT, 8A | $87,000 |
| GTS, 6M | $97,000 |
| GTS, 8A | $97,000 |