2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Video, Review, and Pricing

Written By : Krish Persaud
Photography By : Tishan Baldeo
September 29, 2022

It would be difficult to find a car enthusiast who doesn’t at least know what the Toyota Supra is; very few other vehicles have had such a significant impact on the import scene. In order to compete with the Datsun (Nissan) Z, Toyota unveiled the Supra in 1978 alongside the Celica as the Celica XX.

Throughout the generations, we might remember the silky-smooth 7M-GTE in-line, six-cylinder engine with a turbo setup that came with the third generation Supra. Or even more memorable, the nearly impossible to find, fourth generation 2JZ-GTE in-line six-cylinder twin turbo motor. If you do manage to find one, it’s probably been tuned and modified to produce 1000+ horsepower. In 1998, we stopped seeing the fourth generation on showroom floors, which caused a small amount of sadness in our hearts.

After many years, Toyota heard our cries and revived the Supra nameplate in collaboration with BMW and Gazoo Racing to bring us a Supra unlike any other. The introduction to the world elicited mixed reactions, with some wondering if the shared platform with the BMW Z4 would be detrimental.

To see for ourselves, we contacted Toyota Canada, who graciously provided us with the keys to the 2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium. Our test vehicle featured Phantom Matte paint, 19″ forged-aluminum twin-spoke wheels wrapped in Michelin® Pilot® Super Sport tires, a 12-speaker JBL sound system, and red leather seats.

Our 2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium test vehicle is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged engine paired to a ZF eight-speed transmission which work together harmoniously to send 382 horsepower at 5,800 RPM and 368 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 RPM to the rear wheels, allowing the GR Supra to accelerate from 0 to 96km/h in about 3.9 seconds.

When driving around town in normal drive mode, the GR Supra feels smooth and refined, almost fooling you into thinking it’s just a Sunday driver. However, it comes alive when you select the Sport mode as the steering feels much tighter and more accurate, the engine and transmission become much more responsive, the ZF 8-speed transmission’s up and down shifts are so incredibly precise, and the adaptive variable suspension is so accurate that it almost feels like a different car all together. Despite our desire for more Toyota than BMW in the interior, the interior is driver-oriented, with well-bolstered seats and padding that keeps you in place in all driving conditions.

Many people don’t buy a Supra to get the best fuel economy, but to our surprise, if you keep the revs low, you can easily get respectable numbers. Toyota is saying that the fuel economy is 9.4L/100km in the city and 7.3L/100km on the highway, with a combined number of 8.5L/100km, but during our test period of mostly spirited and highway driving, we returned 9.3L/100km. The Supra’s 53-litre fuel tank does require premium fuel, but if it helps, you won’t be visiting the gas station as frequently as those other high horsepower race-inspired cars out there.

Instead of the typical Toyota infotainment system, you get an eight-inch touchscreen that makes no attempt to hide its resemblance to BMW; in fact, the entire interior resembles BMW. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing because the infotainment system is extremely easy to use, the rotary dial works well when navigating the menus, the screen resolution is excellent, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be connected wirelessly or using USB.

A twelve-speaker JBL sound system is paired with the infotainment system and does wonders with your favourite playlists, with above-average sound representation. Although we did enjoy the sound of the audio system, we much preferred having the windows down to hear the exquisite exhaust note as we shifted through the gears.

The GR Supra is available in three trim levels, with the GR Supra 2.0 starting at $57,170, the 3.0 starting at $68,640, and the 3.0 with a 6-speed manual starting at $68,640. Our 2022 GR Supra 3.0 Premium test vehicle had an as-tested price tag of $70,075.

The horsepower figures on the 2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium shouldn’t be taken too seriously because this car does not feel slow at all. A car that excels in every way is the result of this partnership between BMW and Gazoo Racing. From the specifically designed suspension to match the twin-scroll 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder to the ZF 8-speed transmission, everything was created to work in unison with one another, resulting in something that Toyota can proudly say is a member of the family.

This vehicle combines the functionality of a daily driver and a track car in one package. One of the most interesting cars we’ve driven this year, we found it difficult to hand the keys back to Toyota Canada.