Toyota GR Supra 3.0 2019–2026: A Pre-Farewell Review
Toyota has confirmed the discontinuation of the GR Supra in March 2026, ending its collaboration with the BMW Z4. The car uses a 3.0L I6 engine producing 387 horsepower, with RWD and a 6-speed manual/8-speed automatic transmission. Internal sources indicate a new Supra may return in 2027.
Toyota has confirmed that the last GR Supra will roll off the production line in March 2026. The order window is therefore very short and may close even earlier. This marks the end of the sports car collaboration between Toyota and BMW for the fifth generation Supra, while also opening up expectations for a completely new generation in 2027, according to internal sources.
The current generation GR Supra, launched in January 2019, shares its platform and many technologies with the BMW Z4 and is assembled at the Magna Steyr plant in Graz, Austria. The BMW Z4 is also expected to cease production in 2026, thus ending the jointly developed high-performance roadster-coupé pair.
Gazoo Racing's design, platform, and signature
The 5th generation GR Supra adds the GR suffix from the Gazoo Racing performance division, which also oversees the GR Yaris, GR Corolla, and GR86. The presence of GR signifies a focus on performance.
The technical connection with the BMW Z4 is evident in the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration, as well as the shared supply chain and technology. Assembly at Magna Steyr – a premium car manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria – optimizes production quality for both models.
Ergonomics and driver experience
Current sources emphasize that the GR Supra shares many technologies with the BMW Z4. Specific details about the dashboard layout or amenities are not mentioned in the original documents, but the GR signature shows a priority on the driver's experience and driving feel.
Performance and driving feel
The GR Supra uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine supplied by BMW, producing 387 horsepower and driving the rear wheels. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual for those who prefer a mechanical feel, or an 8-speed ZF automatic for smooth and stable operation.
Toyota previously offered a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine option for the Supra, but that configuration was discontinued in mid-2024. With its FR platform, the focus is on the traditional steering feedback and rear grip that are at the core of a Japanese sports car.
Safety and driver assistance technology
The source documentation does not detail the ADAS equipment or independent safety test results such as NCAP for the GR Supra. Therefore, the level of safety and driver assistance features may vary depending on the market and version.
Market value, competitors, and prospects
In the final stages of its lifecycle, the GR Supra faces direct competition from the Nissan Z. In the US in 2025, according to figures released in early October, the Nissan Z achieved sales of over 4,800 units while the Supra reached 2,009 units. This gap reflects the intense competition in the traditional high-performance sports car segment.
The cessation of production in March 2026 means that the supply of the Supra will gradually become limited in the short term. Toyota has stated that it has no plans to collaborate on a new sports car project with BMW in the near future. Conversely, BMW has left open the possibility of developing an all-new sports model based on the Neue Klasse platform, aiming for a purely electric configuration in the future.
Regarding prospects, internal sources from Toyota indicate that the Supra name is not yet finalized. A completely new generation could appear in 2027 with a new platform, still retaining the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration, but switching to a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine developed by Toyota, producing around 400 horsepower. This information needs more time to be confirmed as the launch date approaches.
Main specifications table
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Car model | Toyota GR Supra (5th generation) |
| Launch | 1/2019 |
| Production has ended. | 3/2026 |
| Development partners | BMW shares many technologies with the Z4. |
| Factory | Magna Steyr, Graz, Austria |
| Structure | Front-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive. |
| Engine | 3.0-liter turbocharged I6 (BMW), 387 horsepower |
| Gear | 6-speed manual; 8-speed automatic ZF |
| 2.0 liter option | It has been discontinued since mid-2024. |
| Notable competitors | Nissan Z (US sales 2025: >4,800 vehicles; Supra 2,009 vehicles) |
| Prospects for the next generation | According to internal sources: possibly 2027; new platform, FR remains the same; 2.0-liter turbocharged engine developed by Toyota, around 400 horsepower. |
Conclusion: Supra closes one chapter, preparing for a new one.
Strengths
- A clear performance platform: a 3.0-liter turbocharged I6 producing 387 horsepower, with rear-wheel drive.
- Two transmission options are available: a 6-speed manual and an 8-speed ZF automatic.
- Gazoo Racing logo, manufactured by Magna Steyr.
Limit
- Production will cease in March 2026, and orders may close earlier.
- The 2.0-liter version has been discontinued since mid-2024, reducing the number of configuration options.
- The Nissan Z faces competitive pressure with its superior sales figures in the US in 2025.
The 2019–2026 GR Supra marks the end of Toyota's iconic sports coupe role in its collaboration with BMW. If internal plans materialize, 2027 could mark a return in a different way: retaining the rear-wheel-drive DNA, but switching to a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine developed in-house by Toyota.
