The Legend Returns: Toyota Supra Prices Confirmed.
It’s a good thing when rumours persist and become fact. So it is with the Toyota Supra, reborn for the 21st Century. Toyota Australia has confirmed the release and the associated dollars required. There will be two trim levels, GT and GTS, and initially will be available via a process of online reservations via this link: https://www.toyota.com.au/all-new-supra. The online on-sale date is June 19.
Starting price for the new Supra, powered by a 500Nm/250kW BMW-sourced straight six, is $84,900 plus on road costs for the GT. The GTS starts at $94,900. The online order process is due to one simple reason: allocation for Australia for the next twelve months is just 300 units.
The website will use a random allocation process for fairness in regards to the online expressions of interest, with 100 customers initially getting the green light from the thousands already lodged with dealers. Sean Hanley, Toyota’s vice president of sales and of marketing says: “”The new centralised online sales process handled by a dedicated Supra concierge will ensure we keep customers updated at every step of the way and provide a bespoke and very personal experience, which is fitting for a vehicle of the Supra’s calibre.”
Those selected will received a follow up phone call from a dedicated Toyota Supra representative to advise them of their successful registration. From here they’ll be taken through a process to finalise the order, with first deliveries currently scheduled for September. For those that miss out, there will be repeat ballots and they’ll be timed to be released with forthcoming vehicle availability.
The car itself is looking to be a well featured and potent machine. The BMW six is a twin scroll unit, driving the rear wheels, and power goes through a launch mode enable eight speed auto. Expected zero to license losing time is 4.4 seconds. Adaptive suspension and an active diff will add to the sporting prowess.
Toyota’s Safety Sense system is standard. Pre-collision sensing with pedestrian and cyclist detection, active cruise control, lane departure warning, and traffic sign recognition are a big part of the bundle. Seven airbags, blind spot monitor, and rear cross traffic alert are also standard.
The GT has 18 inch alloys, with the GTS going to 19s. A Head Up Display, 12 speaker JBL sound system, and a higher level of braking get added to the GTS. Common equipment is a wireless charging pad, eight way powered front seats for the driver and passenger which will be clad in leather accented trim. The GTS will also have a pair of $2,500 options, being a full Alcantara trim, and a GTS specific gret paint. The exterior colours themselves were put to a naming vote. With a likelihood of many Supras seeing track action, the names reflect motorsport’s finest. Fuji White, Suzuka Silver, Goodwood Grey, Monza Red, Silverstone Yellow, Le Mans Blue, and Bathurst Black will be the options.
Sean Hanley says of the Supra: “I am certain anyone who experiences it will appreciate the engineering, passion and precision that has gone into building what we believe is one of the best value, most engaging drivers’ cars on sale in the world today.”
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