2026 Toyota GR Supra Road Test and Review

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition ・ Photo by Brady Holt

Seven years ago, Toyota polarized the automotive community with its reintroduced Supra. The GR Supra’s spunky body blended modern and classic Japanese cues, and it remained a high-end, low-slung rear-wheel-drive sports coupe. But it borrowed its bones from the BMW Z4 convertible. That let two automakers share the development cost of a low-volume two-seat performance car, but purists scorned its lack of authentic Japanese engineering.

Since then, Americans have bought about 31,000 of these BMW-built GR Supras. Toyota sells more RAV4s than that every single month. And now the little two-seater is on its way out, with BMW ending production of both the GR Supra and the Z4. 

For this review, we just spent a week with the 2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition to learn about its pros and cons. If you’re interested in grabbing a GR Supra while you still can, keep reading to learn if it’s the right sports coupe for you. Prices start at $58,300 plus a mandatory $1,195 destination charge. 

Still Turning Heads

The GR Supra isn’t new anymore. (“GR” stands for Gazoo Racing, Toyota’s performance division.) But even at the end of its production run, it’s still novel. My neighbor repeatedly walked over to circle my test car during its week in my driveway. Finally, he declared it his favorite of everything I’ve tested – “really cool, but not, you know, too much. I’d be embarrassed to drive, like, a Lamborghini, but I could really see myself in one of these.”

The GR Supra’s exterior exuberantly evokes the last Supra from the 1990s, but without such obvious retro cues that it looks like a relic of the past. There’s nothing subtle about this vehicle, either in its low-slung shape or the bulges, curves, and lines that cover every surface. This is clearly a Japanese design, with no Teutonic restraint. Our test car wore the $2,140 GT4 Style Pack, with matte black paint, red side mirrors, and “GR” graphics by the rear fenders. My wife called it the Batmobile. 

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition ・ Photo by Brady Holt

382 Horsepower

Every 2026 Toyota GR Supra comes with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbo engine that makes 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. This is a classic BMW engine, and it delivers smooth, rich-sounding power. Our test vehicle included the available six-speed manual transmission for maximum driver engagement, while a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic is also available. The manual has short, precise throws and a heavy but forgiving clutch pedal. Toyota estimates that the Supra can rip to 60 mph in a joyful 4.2 seconds with the manual transmission and an effortless 3.9 seconds with the automatic. Choose your flavor.  

In EPA testing, the GR Supra gets 25 mpg in mixed driving with its automatic transmission and just 21 mpg with the manual. However, we averaged 27 mpg with our manual test vehicle and 29 mpg the last time we tested an automatic. Expect to burn a lot more fuel if you flog your GR Supra hard at all times, but we’re used to beating EPA estimates with BMW turbos. Toyota used to sell a smaller, less expensive, and harsher-sounding four-cylinder GR Supra, also using a BMW engine. But Toyota dropped that option last year. 

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition ・ Photo by Brady Holt

Sharp Handling

The GR Supra’s engine pairs with a tautly tuned suspension with sharply responsive handling. The steering is relaxed right off center, so it’s not too jumpy. But when you turn the wheel more, you’ll find precise, near-instant responses. Many modern performance cars offer clinically competent speed, while the GR Supra comes by its sharpness the old-fashioned way. It’s small, low, and light – and paired with BMW’s masterful suspension engineering. 

The ride is firm enough to lock up the seatbelts when you hit a bump, but it feels sophisticated rather than merely crashy. It’s quieter and feels more solid than a Toyota 86 – the brand’s 228-horsepower, $31,500 sports coupe. An adaptive variable suspension lets you adjust the suspension’s tuning along with the steering, throttle, and automatic transmission. This system comes standard on every 2026 GR Supra. The GR Supra is rear-wheel drive, with no all-wheel drive option. 

Our Final Edition test vehicle has some exclusive adjustments to the suspension, steering, rear differential, and brakes – Toyota’s last tinkering with the GR Supra before it ends production. 

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition ・ Photo by Brady Holt

Old(er)-School Interior

Most of today’s premium cars – heck, even most mainstream-brand cars – have dashboards dominated by digital screens. Not the GR Supra. It's as close to a 1990s Supra as to the typical 2026-model BMW. The Toyota's modest 8.8-inch center screen sits inconspicuously atop the simple dashboard, and its muted colors avoid calling attention to itself.

The screen uses an older-generation BMW infotainment system. Base models lack touchscreen capability and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, but both are an optional upgrade. You can’t get the GR Supra with Android Auto for non-Apple smartphones, though.

As long as you aren’t looking for flashy digital displays, the GR Supra’s interior makes a great impression. It’s solidly constructed with high-quality materials – Toyota didn’t tinker much with the BMW parts here. Most controls are easy to use by modern standards, with physical buttons and knobs. A few functions on the screen take extra attention, especially if you don’t upgrade to the touchscreen. But by today’s standards, few functions do require the screen. We like it that way. 

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition ・ Photo by Brady Holt

Snug Seating

As we mentioned, the GR Supra is a two-seat sports coupe. It’s not a big cushy cruiser like some speedy-looking coupes – this car makes you commit to the sporting experience. That starts with scrambling in and out of the low seats. The GR Supra’s front seats are 14-way adjustable, including for the widths of the side bolsters. So anyone can get a comfortingly snug fit. Heated seats are standard, but you can’t get ventilated seats or a heated steering wheel. Just don’t expect anything cushy – if that’s your goal, there are better $60,000 cars for you. 

Behind the two seats, the GR Supra has a decent cargo hold for a little sports coupe. It measures 10 cubic feet in a narrow but fairly deep cargo hold between the taillights. Around the cabin, you get a decent glovebox but no center console bin. And if you fill the center cupholders, your elbow will likely bump your drinks when you shift the manual transmission. 

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition ・ Photo by Brady Holt

Priced From $58,300

As we mentioned, prices start at $58,300 before a mandatory $1,195 destination charge. That money buys you the 3.0 model, which has most of the car’s performance chops – the big engine, the adaptive suspension, and a rear differential. It also has leather-and-suede seats with heating and 14-way power adjustability, 19-inch wheels, and a 10-speaker stereo. What you don’t get for that price are a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, GPS navigation, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor, or a branded JBL stereo; these cost about $3,000 extra. 

The GR Supra 3.0 Premium ($61,450) adds full leather, a head-up display, Brembo brakes, and most of the base model’s options; the rest are part of an $1,195 package. You won’t find some traditional luxury features like ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, or a sunroof, though. 

The MkV Final Edition like our test car is a big price jump to $69,350. That money buys you a host of subtle mechanical upgrades, and it unlocks our test car’s GT4 appearance package. With that package and the destination charge, plus the $1,195 driver assistance package (blind-spot monitoring, a rear cross-traffic alert, and parking sensors); a $110 cargo mat; and $90 wheel locks, our test car came to $73,300. That’s steep, but not insane for the ultimate GR Supra. And you can still get a great-looking, great-driving model for $10,000 less. 

Each trim level is available with either a manual or automatic transmission. 

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition ・ Photo by Brady Holt

Surviving Supra Alternatives

When Toyota dealers run out of GR Supras, you’ll still have a few options to consider. The Nissan Z remains alive and well, priced from less than $45,000 with a 400-horsepower V6 and available manual transmission. The Z is a smoother, more relaxed car than the zippy, frenetic GR Supra. But it’s still a rear-drive two-seat sports coupe – “relaxing” is relative. We’re still talking about a sharp car. 

For a sports coupe that drives more like the GR Supra, try out the BMW 2 Series. It has the same engine and some of the same suspension pieces. And it has more luxury features plus available all-wheel drive. But you need the ultra-performance M2 if you want a 2 Series with a manual transmission. And the stubby four-passenger 2 Series lacks the style and presence of the low two-seat GR Supra. 

When style and speed mean more than razor-sharp handling, you could also check out the Ford Mustang. Ford continues to refine the Mustang’s ride and handling. It’s no BMW; it’s much bigger and heavier than the GR Supra or 2 Series. But it’s a lot more sophisticated than it once was. And you can get it with a V8 and a manual transmission for less than a GR Supra.  

2027 Nissan Z ・ Photo by Nissan

The Final Edition, for Now

The auto market is full of fast cars these days. But few of them embrace the classic driving engagement of the small, light, two-seat GR Supra – especially with a manual transmission. And thanks to its little body and out-there styling, everyone will notice it. 

When you’re willing (or eager) to give up a big screen in favor of a wild-looking, wild-driving performance coupe, grab a GR Supra while you still can. 

Toyota is reportedly working on a future Supra – after all, this year’s “Final Edition” specifies that it’s the last of the “MkV” fifth-generation model. But we can’t promise it’ll pursue raw thrills over technical competence. The 2026 Toyota GR Supra is the rare modern car to do just that. 

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition ・ Photo by Brady Holt