SPIED: 2018 Toyota Supra wearing full-LED headlights

SPIED: 2018 Toyota Supra wearing full-LED headlights

It seems that manufacturers have been busy fitting production lighting onto their development prototypes these days. Earlier today, we saw the G20 BMW 3 Series wearing what looked like finalised head- and tail lights, and now we’ve received new photos showing the upcoming 2018 Toyota Supra with headlights that look similarly ready for the showroom.

The new lamps, which appear to feature full LED technology, has six square projectors arranged in two rows, as well as L-shaped daytime running lights. This closely follows the design seen on the FT-1 Concept from the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, and it gives further weight to speculation that the styling of the new Supra will be heavily influenced by the show car.

Otherwise, the mule seen here is pretty much identical to the ones we’ve seen before, with curvaceous surfacing, large front air intakes, a tall F1-style nosecone, a wraparound windscreen design and typical sports car proportions with a long bonnet and short tail.

We’ve seen the interior before, and it appears to have been carried over wholesale from the BMW Z4 it is based on, with the three-spoke steering wheel, freestanding centre display, semi-virtual instrument cluster and even the climate control switchgear all taken from the BMW parts bin. Perhaps the production car will have a more unique interior design.

Leaked BMW documents posted on the SupraMkV.com forum revealed that the Supra will feature four- and six-cylinder turbo petrol engines from Munich, with 20i, 30i and 40i designations that likely mirror those on BMW models. There will also be hybrid model with capacitors derived from the Toyota TS030 Le Mans Prototype, as well as all-wheel drive.

Unfortunately, those same documents also show that Toyota will not offer the car with a manual transmission. Instead, the sole option will be an automatic gearbox, likely the same eight-speed ZF unit used on other BMWs. This brings more credence to rumours that the new Supra will be an auto-only affair, and will likely upset more than a few purists looking for a more analogue experience.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Whats so special? Even Rm90k City oso got full LED lights

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    • But this car got adaptive LED headlights and more LED filled in that lights. Haha

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  • Europe spec 1st gen supra was powered by a 3.0 twin turbo v6 pushing 326 bhp and 440nm of torque

    hope the new ones pushes out alot more

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  • Otak Udang on Aug 10, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    Toyota Supra was very affordable 20 yrs ago in Malaysia. There were many Toyota Supras, Toyota Celicas on our roads.

    Nissan also had so many 300ZX Targa Turbo on our roads 20 yrs ago. This was top model for Nissan

    Honda also had so many Honda Preludes on our roads. Top model for Honda too

    Today, most Malaysians can only afford City, Vios and Almera.

    See how 20 years – life in Malaysia has gone downhill.

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    • Funnyman on Aug 11, 2017 at 12:46 am

      because Proton la bro. This satria warriors dunno what they are missing out.

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    • WIlliam Ong on Aug 11, 2017 at 6:33 am

      My dad bought brand new Honda Prelude in 1988 for RM45k. Now, can only buy Myvi

      If Honda Prelude was sold in Malaysia now, sure RM150k

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    • Don’t know that sport car ownership is the only indicator of My economy. Anyway, thanks for the info.

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    • Gonggok on Aug 11, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      If there were so many Supras and Z32 Fairladys on the road back then, where are they now? Why is there only 1 supra for sale in mudah?

      Nampak sangat tipu.

      Fact is, in those days only the rich urbanites can buy cars whilst car ownership is very much more accessible now.

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    • I guess they are recond or grey import vehiches. That’s why it super cheaper. I hear peoples in 70-80s says all cars that bring in Malaysia are recond or 2nd hand.

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  • Jonn Dol on Aug 11, 2017 at 4:27 am

    Strange feeling for a flagship Japanese sportscar model made up of largely German components. It could be more acceptable if it’s a sedan or some other average people type of vehicle. Honda & Nissan certainly won’t do something like this.

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  • Mee Kuning Halus on Aug 11, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    When this car finally sold in Mesia, it would be surely priced at RM450K and above…….since the Lexus is already cost half million…

    Welcome to Mesia, land of mostly Myvis, Protons…..due to price hikes…..

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