2022 Toyota GR Supra Review, Pricing, and Specs (2024)

Overview

It's been a few years since the GR Supra rejoined the Toyota lineup after a long hiatus, but despite our growing familiarity, the 2022 GR Supra remains one of our favorite sports cars. In fact, it's on our 2022 Editors' Choice list. Although it was developed and is built alongside the BMW Z4 convertible, the GR Supra coupe offers a personality that's unique from its Bavarian brother, even though the two cars share the same powertrains. The latter include two turbocharged engines, a standard 255-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder and an optional 382-hp 3.0-liter inline-six. Both feed the rear wheels via a snappy eight-speed automatic transmission. The Toyota's cabin is snug and surprisingly premium, largely because it pulls from the BMW parts bin. The 2022 GR Supra also packs plenty of infotainment features and safety tech, too.

What's New for 2022?

Toyota has introduced a new limited-edition trim for 2022 called A91-CF, which stands for Carbon Fiber. Only 600 will be built and all of them come with a carbon-fiber body kit, a rear spoiler, matte black 19-inch wheels, and red and black interior upholstery. The A91-CF Edition is offered in three exterior colors: Phantom (matte gray), Absolute Zero White, and Nitro Yellow. Elsewhere, the GR Supra gains standard heated seats in 3.0 models, a new red interior scheme for the 3.0 Premium, and full-screen Apple CarPlay for those equipped with the optional JBL stereo system.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Although there's little driving emotion lost with the four-cylinder GR Supra 2.0, we think the zippier acceleration of the six-cylinder 3.0 is worth the added cost for most buyers. We'd skip the Driver Assist package, which adds adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist that's more annoying than useful. Every GR Supra comes with a one-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association and a complimentary day at a high-performance driving event. The money saved by not purchasing the Driver's Assist package can be spent on additional track time and spare tires.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

All GR Supra models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. At the test track, our long-term 2020 GR Supra 3.0 laid down some seriously impressive acceleration numbers: hitting 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and 100 mph in 9.5 ticks. That puts it in the big leagues against the Chevy Camaro, the Porsche Cayman GTS, and the BMW M2 Competition. In fact, it's even quicker than the vaunted fourth-generation GR Supra that was powered by a sequentially-turbocharged inline-six with 320 horsepower. It's a shame that a manual transmission is not available, but hope isn't completely lost. It's rumored that the GR Supra will gain a stick later in its production run. Despite its performance potential, the GR Supra's suspension is forgiving enough to drive daily. Its steering is accurate, nicely weighted, and direct, which enhances its fun-to-drive personality. The lower-priced four-cylinder model delivered a brisk 4.7-second 60-mph run at our test track. That's quicker than the GR Supra's German cousin—the BMW Z4—which managed a 5.0-second 60-mph time.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The most efficient GR Supra is the one with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which earns EPA ratings of 25 mpg city and 32 highway. The more powerful GR Supra 3.0's ratings are still pretty good at 22 mpg city and 30 highway. That's more efficient than the Camaro, the Cayman GTS, and the M2. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test route, the six-cylinder GR Supra exceeded its highway rating by delivering 34 mpg; with the turbo four, the GR Supra delivered a stellar 38 mpg. For more information about the GR Supra's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The driver-focused co*ckpit is tight, and although the double-bubble roof provides some additional headroom, the tallest drivers will feel pinched. Cargo space is similarly cramped, but the cargo area (accessed via a hatchback) is roomy enough for a couple of carry-on suitcases or about a week's worth of groceries for two. In our testing, we managed to fit four carry-on suitcases behind the rear seats. Much of the Toyota's interior is shared with the Z4, so those familiar with BMW switchgear and infotainment controls will feel right at home.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Speaking of infotainment, the GR Supra's central display is an 8.8-inch unit with a very lightly reskinned version of BMW's latest iDrive interface. A digital gauge display—which actually boasts a distinct design compared with the Bimmer—is standard across the range. Navigation and Apple CarPlay capability are both available, but Android Auto isn't offered. A 12-speaker JBL audio system is optional, but we expect the standard 10-speaker audio system will be enough for most buyers considering the size of the GR Supra's interior.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Toyota offers a host of driver-assistance features as standard across the GR Supra lineup, including automated emergency braking. Additional features such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring can be added via the optional Driver's. Assist package. For more information about the GR Supra's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning
• Standard automatic high-beams

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Although it shares much with the Z4, the GR Supra offers slightly longer powertrain coverage but falls behind the BMW with a shorter limited warranty and complimentary scheduled maintenance plan.

• Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary scheduled maintenance is covered for two years or 25,000 miles

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