2026 Toyota GR Supra Final Edition: A Farewell to the Mk5 Manual

The End of an Era: 2026 GR Supra Final Edition

• 🏁 The 2026 model year marks the final year of the Mk5 generation Toyota Supra, celebrated with a special Final Edition.
• 💡 The Supra has a rich history, evolving from the Celica Supra to its iconic status, amplified by its role in the "Fast and the Furious" franchise.
• 💰 This Final Edition, equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, is presented as a must-have sports car for enthusiasts before production ends.

Exterior Design and Features

• 🎨 The featured car is in Renaissance Red, a color harkening back to previous Supra generations, enhancing its sporty appeal.
• ⚠️ The design retains the 2020 styling with unique headlights but continues to feature non-functional fake vents, a point of criticism.
• 💨 Functional elements include a lower lip splitter for downforce and a ducktail spoiler, contributing to its aggressive stance.
• ⚙️ The wheel and tire setup includes 19-inch katana blade-style wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires (255 front, 275 rear) and large red calipers with Supra badging.

Performance and Powertrain

• 🚀 Under the hood is a 3.0L turbocharged straight-six engine, a collaboration with BMW, producing 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque.
• 🕹️ A key feature for enthusiasts is the 6-speed manual transmission, fulfilling a promise to bring back a true driver's experience.
• 💨 Performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of approximately 3.8 seconds and a top speed governed at 161 mph.
• 🔊 While the exhaust has a nice sound, the car also features artificial sound pumped through the JBL sound system, which is noted as a drawback.

Interior and Technology

• 🔊 The interior boasts a JBL premium sound system, soft-touch materials, and contrast stitching, with a clean, driver-focused design.
• 📱 It features an 8.8-inch infotainment system, developed with BMW, offering navigation and sport displays, though the backup camera is noted as being small.
• 🔌 Convenience features include dual climate control, heated seats, a USB-A port, and a wireless charging pad.
• 🏎️ The cabin includes carbon fiber accents and a direct drive control knob for the infotainment system, alongside exposed cup holders that can be inconvenient.

Driving Experience and Practicality

• 🛣️ The driving experience is characterized by quick steering, precise throttle sensitivity, and a connected feel to the road, especially on twisty roads.
• ⚙️ The 6-speed manual transmission has precise, short throws, though the gear lever can feel slightly rubbery. Automatic rev-match downshifting is available but can be turned off.
• 📦 Despite being a sports car, the Supra offers usable cargo space of about 10 cubic feet, making it relatively practical for a two-door coupe.
• ⚠️ Some drawbacks include buffeting when windows are down (a requirement for track days) and a steering wheel design that is not a favorite for the reviewer.