Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Launch Edition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
The new and improved fifth-generation Supra, however, is not exactly Japanese from its roots. It shares its platform, powertrain, and lots of bits and bobs with the BMW Z4 M40i and is manufactured on the same production line in Austria as the Z4. For the 2021 model, Toyota has bumped the power from 335 HP to 382 HP and a new 4-cylinder engine to increase the market appeal.
The 2021 Toyota Supra is available in four trim levels - 2.0, 3.0, 3.0 Premium, and A91 Edition, with prices starting at an MSRP of $43,090. The 2021 Supra sees the addition of 2.0 trim and the A91 Edition trim. Powering the 2.0 trim is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 making 255 hp and the 3.0 and higher trims are powered by a 3.0L turbochagred inline-6 which now makes 382 hp, 47 hp more than the 2020 model.
The interior has new features for the two new trims with Alcantara/leather interior with the A91 Edition getting a contrast stitching for the interior. That said, the Toyota Supra comes into direct competition with the Audi TT and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C300) Coupe.
The 2021 Toyota GR Supra is available in four trims - 2.0, 3.0, 3.0 Premium, and A91 Edition, with the A91 limited to 1000 units. The newly added 2.0 trim gets a new 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 and all the other trims get a 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 engine. Both the engines direct power to the rear wheels.
Toyota offers packages across all trims for the Supra which include - safety & technology package (2.0 & 3.0 trims) and driver assist package (3.0 Premium and A91 Edition trims), but all trims get the same accessories which include wheel locks, paint protection film, carbon fiber mirror caps, cargo mats, first aid kit, emergency road-side assistance kit.
Model |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 Premium |
A91 Edition |
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MSRP |
$43,090 |
$51,090 |
$54,590 |
$54,795 |
Key Features |
6-lens auto-levelling LED headlights |
Adds to 2.0 features |
Adds to 3.0 features |
Adds to 3.0 premium features |
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Built-in rear spoiler |
The active rear sport differential |
Sports pedals |
Black painted carbon fiber spoiler |
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Glossy-black auto-folding, heated outside mirrors with memory function |
Matte-black heated ORVM with memory function |
Full-color head-up display |
Double hash racing decal |
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18-in cast-aluminum 10-spoke wheels with dual-tone finish |
19-in forged-aluminium twin-spoke wheels with dual-tone finish |
12-speaker JBL HiFi sound system |
Carbon fiber ORVM |
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8.8-inch touchscreen with navigation |
14-way power-adjustable sports seats |
Emergency calling |
Carbon fiber Interior trim |
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Real-time traffic information |
10-speaker HiFi sound system |
Wireless phone charging tray |
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8-way manual sports seats with Alcantara/leather-trimmed sport seats |
3.0L 6 cylinder engine producing 382 horsepower |
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Carbon-fiber trim |
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Pre-Collision System |
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Priced at an MSRP of 54,795, we would recommend getting one of the 1000 A91 Edition trims in Refraction color. It comes with a unique set of features like matte black wheels, Alcantara and leather interior with contrast stitching, heated seats and we recommend adding Driver Assist Package to it.
the new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that forms the base of the range is still pretty spritely - CarBuzz
The 2021 Toyota Supra comes with a new 2.0L turbocharged engine making 255hp and 295 lb-ft of torque only available in 2.0 trim. All other trims get 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 which now makes 382hp and 368 lb-ft of torque, 47 hp more than the 2020 model. Both engines are paired to 8-speed automatic transmissions with power going to the rear wheels.
The 2021 Supra will do the 0-60 sprint in 5 seconds, which is faster than the Audi TT and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe. The Supra powered with the 3.0L turbocharged engine does the 0-60 sprint in 3.9-seconds. The 2.0 Supra sets a quarter-mile time of 13.2 seconds. All 2021 Toyota Supras will reach a top speed of 155 mph.
Models |
2021 Toyota GR Supra Coupe |
2021 Audi TT |
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C300) Coupe |
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MSRP |
$43,090 |
$49,800 |
$47,200 |
Engine |
2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 |
2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 |
2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 |
Drivetrain |
RWD |
AWD |
RWD |
Transmission |
8-speed automatic |
7-speed automated manual |
6-speed manual |
Power |
255hp@5,000rpm |
228hp@5,000rpm |
255hp@5,800rpm |
Torque |
295lb-ft@1,800rpm |
258lb-ft@1,750rpm |
273lb-ft@1,800rpm |
0-60 MPH |
5 sec |
5.2 sec |
5.9 sec |
Quarter Mile |
13.2 sec |
13.8 sec |
14.2 sec |
Top Speed |
155 MPH |
130 MPH |
130 MPH |
The most powerful of the above cars are the Toyota Supra and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, both making 255 hp, with the Toyota making 22 lb-ft of torque more than the Mercedes-Benz. The Audi TT makes 228 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque but performs better than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
The 2021 Toyota Supra has EPA estimated fuel economy numbers of 25 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and a combined 28 mpg. The combined is 1 mog more than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe and 2 mpg more than the Audi TT.
Models |
2021 Toyota GR Supra Coupe |
2021 Audi TT |
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C300) Coupe |
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MPG (City) |
25 |
23 |
24 |
MPG (Highway) |
32 |
31 |
33 |
MPG (Combined) |
28 |
26 |
27 |
Fuel Capacity |
13.7 gallons |
14.5 gallons |
14.2 gallons |
Range (City/Hwy/Combined) |
342/438/383 miles |
333/449/377 miles |
340/468/383 miles |
The 2021 Supra with the 3.0L engine gives EPA estimated fuel economy numbers of 22/30/25 in the city/highway/combined, respectively. Irrespective of the engine, the Toyota Supra comes with a 13.7-gallon fuel tank, it is smaller than the competition, but thanks to the good fuel economy numbers offer the similar driving range to the competition.
The driver-focused cockpit is tight, and although the double-bubble roof provides some additional headroom, the tallest drivers will feel pinched - Car And Driver
The 2021 Toyota Supra has a seating capacity of 2 occupants. The interior features 8-way manually adjustable sports seats with 4-way lumbar and 2-way bolsters. The seat upholstery is Alcantara leather in black and is the only color option. Carbon fiber interior trim is standard as is dual-zone automatic air conditioning.
The 3.0 trim (MSRP - $51,090) adds 14-way power-adjustable sports seats with 4-way lumbar and 2-way bolstering. The 3.0 premium trim adds heated seats with black leather upholstery and the A91 Edition adds and leather & Alcantara upholstery in black and blue with blue stitching. The 2021 Toyota Supra comes with a cargo capacity of 10.2 cu.ft. which is lesser than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi TT's offering.
Models |
2021 Toyota GR Supra Coupe |
2021 Audi TT |
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C300) Coupe |
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Seating Capacity |
2 |
4 |
4 |
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
38.3/54.4/42.2 |
37.1/53.6/41.1 |
38.8/54.8/42.0 |
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
- |
33.8/47.9/28.9 |
35.6/51.7/32 |
Cargo Capacity |
10.2 | 12 | 10.5 |
The 2021 Supra comes with an 8.8-inch touchscreen that runs the Supra Command Infotainment System (a redesigned older version of the BMW's iDrive 7.0 system) and comes with AM/FM radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 4-speaker sound system. The 3.0 trim comes with a 10-speaker sound system.
On the 2.0 and 3.0 trims is optional Safety and Technology package that adds navigation, voice commands, a touchpad controller, wireless Apple CarPlay, and a 12-speaker JBL sound system along with Supra Remote services. The 3.0 Premium and A91 Edition add all of the above features as standard along with Qi wireless charging.
A year on since the GR Supra first landed, and it's still as good to look at now as it was back then - CarBuzz
The 2021 Toyota Supra exterior design features a double-bubble roof design that is aerodynamically functional with dual tailpipes, a ducktail spoiler, 6-lens auto-leveling LED headlamps with DRLs, LED taillamps, dual exhaust outlets with polished stainless steel exhaust tips, with 18-inch wheels on the 2.0 and 19-inch wheels on other trims wrapped in Michelin Super Sport tires complete the car.
The A91 Edition (MSRP - 54,795) gets its own unique look which includes a one-off color option - refraction and comes with 19-inch matte black wheels, carbon fiber lip spoiler, and double hash in black satin racing decal on the C-pillar. The other supra models get the standard color options which include tungsten, absolute zero, renaissance red, nocturnal, phantom, turbulence grey, and nitro yellow.
Models |
2021 Toyota GR Supra Coupe |
2021 Audi TT |
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C300) Coupe |
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Curb Weight |
3181 lbs |
3197 lbs |
3034 lbs |
Length |
172.5 |
165.0 |
184.5 |
Width |
73 |
72.1 |
71.6 |
Height |
51.1 |
53.3 |
55.3 |
Ground Clearance |
4.7 |
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3.5 |
Wheelbase |
97.2 |
98.6 |
111.8 |
In terms of dimensions, the 2021 Toyota Supra measures 172.5-inches in length, which is 12-inches shorter in length than the C-Class Coupe but 7.5-inches longer than the Audi TT. The Supra is the shortest in height measuring 51.1-inches and has a ground clearance of 4.7-inches which reduces to 4.5-inches on the 3.0 and higher trims.
The 2021 Toyota Supra has not yet been crash-tested by the NHTSA. The IIHS, like the NHTSA, has also not yet crash-tested the 2021 Supra as well. Both organizations have not crash-tested the 2020 model either. however, The 2021 Supra comes equipped with many safety features.
Safety features include 8-standard airbags, a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with steering assist, and many more. The optional Safety and Technology Package (2.0 and 3.0 trims) and Driver Assist Package (3.0 Premium and A91 Edition) add dynamic radar cruise control, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors, and emergency braking.
The 2021 Audi TT makes less power, offers less performance, less fuel economy, and driving range but comes with two more seats and more trunk space than the Toyota GR Supra. However, for the big difference is the price where the Supra is $6,700 cheaper than the Audi making it a better option.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe comes with the same amount of power but offers much less performance and fuel economy, but with the larger fuel tank does offer the same combined range. The Mercedes offers seating for 4 and also more trunk space than the Supra. That said, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe is $4,200 more than the Supra, making it a better option.
The 2021 Toyota Supra offers more variety with the 2.0 trim and the A91 Edition, this also sees a new powerful 2.0L engine that offers better performance than the competition, and also a more powerful 3.0L engine. With a limited unit A91 Edition trim also available it does offer a bit of exclusivity to the Supra lineup.