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662Toyota Supra GTSBy William LeongIf you know anything about Toyota's newSupra you know the controversy - it sharesmany underpinnings with the latest BMW Z4.The models were co-developed by BMWand Toyota, and the logic is simple enough.In this day and age, lack of market demandfor a two-seater coupe or convertible makesit hard to justify developing a brand new car.However, both models belong in each brand'scultural identity, so sharing resources tojointly develop the two cars makes sense.As was the case with Toyota collaboratingwith Subaru for its other, cheaper sports car,The GR86.The Supra is Toyota's halo car, whichhas over four generations developed a cultfollowing, helped along with appearances inshows like “The Fast and the Furious”.Let's get the good stuff out of the wayfirst. This fifth generation newly returnedmodel, with a lot to live up to, is undoubtedlyarresting to look at, turning heads anywhere itgoes. It undeniably looks fantastic - squattinglow to the ground, with flowing lines andaggressive exterior shapes, an instant headturner. Its visual presence and distinctionalone is pretty damn special.Slide inside the car and it instantlytransforms into a BMW, ignoring the Toyotabadged steering wheel and digital instrumentcluster. Everything else inside, literallyanything you touch, is BMW.BMW-ness of the Supra also translates toits drive-train. Exhaust sound? BMW. Enginecharacter and power delivery? BMW. Throttleresponse? BMW. Steering feel? BMW – butto source an in-line six engine we're not surethere's anyone better than BMW.Toyota engineers have tweaked thechassis such that the Supra tackles cornerswith great accuracy and responsive, muchmore alert and aggressive. The steeringis sharp and instinctive, nicely weighted,especially in 'Sport'. The front end is eagerto turn in so the car is easy to place throughcorners. Driven hard it will squirm around,rear wheels always eager to break traction; itfeels light.The Supra is 115kg lighter than the Z4, andfeels lighter than its 1,505kg kerb weight. Thewheelbase is 2,470mm, with 1,294mm height,4,379mm length and 1,854mm width. It is afantastic handling sports car - moving acrossthe tarmac gracefully and delightfully.Its aluminium/steel frame has high rigidity,very short wheelbase, wide track and lowweight and centre of gravity, all aiding itsdynamic abilities.The 3.0-litre engine pumps out 285kWof power and 500Nm of torque. From zero -100km/h takes just 4.1 seconds.The Z4 and Supra have different anddistinct characteristics, with the Supra a muchmore focused and capable sports car, verySAMEWAY ISSUE 662 | P. 20 01.07.2022easy to handle and riding well, with extremelyforgiving suspension even in 'Sport' setting -much suppler than the Z4.There is a passable amount of dailypracticality with 296-litres of space beneaththe rear lift-gate, which are 26-litres morethan a Yaris 5-door hatchback.Over decades and model upon modelBMW has consistently built premium, highqualitycars delivering sharp and engagingdriving dynamics, which the Supra benefitsfrom. The car feels premium and high-quality,with modern, sophisticated technology andequipment. You get a lovely engine thatpours out plenty of power. All packaged ina beautiful, comfortable but also really fun todrive car.Yes, it may look and feel German, but thatmeans you get German technology, qualityand precision.For die-hard purists, the BMW-ness of thenew Supra may be too off-putting, but I amwilling to bet nine out of 10 people like it oncethey have driven it - the car is just, better.Delightful to drive and gorgeous to admire,the new Supra definitely still feels like aspecial car - my true opinion.This new Supra absolutely works, and alsofeels that it will age well. Better Toyota haveBMW build this car rather than it doing a halfbakedjob on its halo model.I will admit, this part-German, part-

Japanese Supra struggles a little when itcomes to its pure individual charisma, butthere is no denying that it is a cleverlydevelopedand well-built sports car thatabsolutely delivers when it comes to drivingfun.Simply “The new Supra is just a bloodygood sports car”. It handles like a dreammachine.No matter what you think about its BMWbones, there is no getting around the fact,the Supra is an engaging, exciting and greatsports car.It is thanks to the collaboration betweenBMW and Toyota that this new Supra exists,which deserves to be celebrated no matterwhat you think about the smattering of BMWparts in and outside the car.Sitting behind the wheel of the Supra, youcannot help but feel rather special, and evenmore so when you see everyone staring atyou or even taking a picture.The GR Supra is offered in two gradespriced from $84,900 for the Supra GT, withthe top-of-the-range GTS variant starting at$94,900.A comprehensive suite of Toyota SafetySense features ensure excellent occupantsafety, with standard systems includingactive cruise control, blind-spot monitor, rearcross-traffic alert, lane departure alert, rearendcollision warning, reversing camera andthe pre-collision safety (PCS) system withdaytime pedestrian and cyclist detection.The Toyota GR Supra has five-year/unlimited-km warranty and low capped-priceservicing, which comes out at $385 every 12months or 15,000km intervals, for five years.SPECIFICATIONS:Price: $94,900 GTS (plus on-road costs) /$84,900 GT (plus on-road costs)OptionsPremium paint: $575Nurburg Matte Grey paint (GTS only):$2,500Alcantara upholstery (GTS only): $2,500Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder, single twinscrollturbo, premium petrolPower: 285kW at 5,800-6,500rpmTorque: 500Nm at 1,800 – 5,000rpmTransmission: Eight-speed automaticFuel: 7.7L/100km (Combined)Fuel tank: 52-litresKerb weight: 1,505kg356 Whitehorse RoadNunawadingTel: (03 )9890 1118310 Mahoneys RoadThomastownTel: (03 ) 9359 0898271 Princes HighwayDandenongTel:(03) 9706 8108 1 Queens AvenueSpringvaleTel: (03) 9540 8807SAMEWAY ISSUE 662 | P. 21 01.07.2022337 Barkly StreetFootscrayTel:(03 ) 9689 8882770 Princes HighwaySpringvaleTel:(03 ) 9548 41993/177 Arthur St.,Rookwood NSW 2141Tel: (02)9746 6966159 Perry St.,Matraville NSW 2036Tel: (02)8608 2436340 Frankston Dandenong Rd.Dandenong SouthTel:(03) 9706 4486

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