We finally get to grips with the A90 Toyota GR Supra, the car that has made for plenty of discussion among staffers at paultan.org, with no shortage of opinion about it. As is already known, the Supra and the G29 BMW Z4 were developed as part of a sports car collaboration involving both companies, and although the fundamentals of both vehicles are common, each supposedly has its own identity, in line with the different philosophies of each parent.
That’s the intent, of course, but the question begs, is it a BMW dressed as a Toyota, or has the Japanese automaker done enough to give the car its own character? No better way than to find out by driving it, which is what Jonathan Lee did. Watch the video to find out what the call on this one is.
The fifth-gen Supra made its Malaysian debut in September, and is available only in a single variant form for our market, a 3.0 litre GTS. The mill is the same BMW unit as seen on the G29 Z4 in its M40i guise, the B58B30 turbocharged straight-six developing 340 PS (335 hp) from 5,000 to 6,500 rpm and 500 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 4,500 rpm on the Supra. Paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, the Supra does the 0-100 km/h run in 4.3 seconds and gets to an electronically-limited 250 km/h top speed.
Standard fit items include an Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), Brembo brakes, an electronically controlled rear limited-slip differential and 19-inch five twin-spoke two-tone wheels shod with 255/35 front and 275/35 rear Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres.
Kit includes black leather upholstery, carbon-fibre trim, eight-way powered seats with driver’s side memory, a dual-zone climate control system and a Toyota Supra Connect infotainment system with an 8.8-inch touchscreen, iDrive-style controller and a 12-speaker JBL sound system.
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as far as we’re concerned, the Supra line ended with the A80.
there’s nothing about this A90 that shows its Supra-ness.
This is so expensive. Can buy a 2009 Ferrari F430 now for RM280k. The balance you save, just buy extra 10 year warranty at RM5k per year.
A Ferrari is still a chic magnet. A Toyota is still a Toyota. No chic will look at you
Which is why I buy Ferrari and not this expensive Toyota. With a Ferrari, at least I can park in front of my clan home during CNY gathering. If I buy a Toyota, I have to park far far away and walk.
Sure or not? Then why so many rich people proudly drive their Vellfire/Alphard and anyhow park..
Sure wan! These cars very popular to block entrances even college grad minister have bought one to block his neighbour. Haven’t start working already got one, so even he knows this is a very good car for blocking.
Betui betui!! I loved my 2 Vellfire and my ex deputy himself angkat 3biji Vellfire :))
When your cousin bought a new 812 Superfast while you could only afford a 10 years old F430, still you better park far and walk inside
can buy 6 biji x70, everyday can drive a different color car to office.
Price is expensive because greedy UMW need to feed their overbloated lazy staff. UMW needs the money to feed their overbloated staff, that is why our Altis and Camry so expensive
This is the same price in Thailand and Indonesia. I didn’t know our UMW is so powerful to dictate the pricing in these countries. Surely must be to feed their overbloated staff there yea.
you are right, got many GLCs in Thailand and Indonesia that get gaji buta. So yes, they need to get paid.
Nobody is talking about GLCs. This ASB is talking about UMW here.
Dont buy entry level lexus and Beemers. Lousy and nearly rm300k.
Why buy an overpriced cheapo knock-off when the ori BMW Z4 is so much cheaper and have badge prestige to boot?
BMW not a movie star. Ride or die, remember.
BMW got brand prestige and allowed to park in front of house during CNY gathering, Toyota got no brand prestige and have to malu park far far away.
Nope. Vellfire, alphard and estima owners proudly park their car in front of kenduri house every time ,
That is not cheaper than this, not the 6 cylinder version.
No rich person will bother to look under the hood.
The 2020 Supra price is 568k and 2020 Mustang price is 565k. Is this a joke? 3k less than the Supra you can buy a Mustang with 8 cylinders.
Driven the A90 Toyota GR Supra, more organic and fun to drive than BMW sibling. A living legend.
Sori brah! But if you had a Veyron, you have tasted the best and you wouldn’t want to downgrade to a Japanese poor cousin of a Beemer.
Rich man owns many car, not extremist as no cars are perfect despite costing millions dollar.
Rich man will pass Supra to his maid as a daily car. It is below his status to be seen in a lau-ya car
Ru pretty sure u tested the z4 6 inline m40i or the 4 cylinder version?? All toyota did was to redesign the interior, retune the engine and suspensions and how on earth would u call it a living legend mate and worst still organic drive than BMW!!
habislah perodua, still copy paste
joke product…. waste of money
Seen Toyota Japan website, alphard 3.5L (SC model) selling >5 million yen, Supra selling 4.9 million yen. In Malaysia, 3.5L alphard selling Rm443k, but supra selling Rm568K. Anyone know why the different so big?
Malaysia have many land whales that are diehard Toyota fanboys. These early adopters that are willing to spend to be seen in the ‘latest’ Toyota, just like the CHR’s clientele. After the initial hoo-haa dies down, expect massive discounts to move inventory.
I wonder how u guys can tahan the 15 minute video. Anthony voice is so monotonous and I know he try hard but it shows so much that it gets annoying. And the way he described it is as if any car that handle like a BMW is a bad thing.
That’s Jonathan on the video, not Anthony…
Zupra
save 150k n get a nissan gtr n watch this a90 slowly back away when u drive close by
In conclusion, it’s a good sports car whose shine has been dulled slightly by the Malaysian price. Just please don’t call it a Supra. That name is darned too hallowed to be used on this joint-ventured, BMW-dominated product. Kick yourselves in the rear ends you Toyota executives responsible for this project.