Production Toyota Supra will be revealed in the first half of 2019 at Detroit!

[Modal170]

speaking of which, there was some discussion on transmission options that may end up being in the refresh.

*Cue gifs of paper fanning user*

They did it, they lsitened.

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[A70TTR]

haha, they're well aware of what people are saying, but we will have to wait and see what happens

 

[BrettS]

I'd assume 'launch' = press debut, as in showing the world what will be available for sale shortly.

I expect the car to arrive on dealer lots in late summer/early fall 2019 if all goes well.

Yay just in time for it to sit in the garage for 6 months from winter

 

[MA617M]

excellent, i may be able to afford one by the mid cycle update. Big power and 6/7MT pls

 

[DevonK]

Refresh? That'll be when, 2025?

 

[vb22]

Are we talking about a midlife cycle face-lift refresh or something more a long the lines of a yearly minor refresh?

 

[MA617M]

i'm guessing here, but based on my experience in automotive/racing industry, but i don't think any major system changes being scoped now could be introduced into a production vehicle until mid-cycle upgrade.

 

[TX3i2Supra]

...but mid winter/early spring for those downunder.

 

[Lexusisf]

I'd assume 'launch' = press debut, as in showing the world what will be available for sale shortly.

I expect the car to arrive on dealer lots in late summer/early fall 2019 if all goes well.

A70, if launch/press debut is March 19, and arriving in dealers summer 19, wouldnt the the launch need to be earlier? Or will there be a viewing event or something earlier?

 

[Jdmuscle]

A70.. that’s some amazing news..I’m not sure if it was covered before. Does BMW withdrawing from the Detroit auto show have any impact to Toyota’s plans of unveiling the car there?

 

[Lexusisf]

there is little news because the forum insiders have gone and there's less speculation on the looks.

this late in development, there will be no major changes. any changes being worked on now will be a mid cycle update

Sorry guys, just my opinion, but given todays factors such as global economics, costs, safety requirements, competition and Lexus in the picture now, I doubt there will be a significant major mid cycle change like adding a manual trans, if the car is successful in the sales they want, we could see some small tweaks ex. different different tailights etc. but thats about it...

 

[A70TTR]

it all depends on the life of the car and how well it sells; a lot of factors play into it, including constant demand for a manual (if the demand disappears then it won't happen, so I'd recommend staying vocal).

that said, my best guess is that it would likely be 2 years at the earliest, so something like MY2022.

what I wish was feasible, if they won't do it on the regular car, is an option from Toyota to have a full warranty TRD/Gazoo 6spd package that dealers can install. Much of this car is designed with modularity for GTE class racing, so retrofitting components is about as easy as it gets IMO.

Also, as another glimmer of hope, remember Toyota did do a limited edition Mark X GRMN with a manual in Japan, and that wasn't even a huge ask from buyers.

 

[A70TTR]

honestly not sure; that's another one of those marketing questions that's outside my expertise, but I think it would be wise to show at least something prior to that to keep interest up.

 

[jm6k]

Also, as another glimmer of hope, remember Toyota did do a limited edition Mark X GRMN with a manual in Japan, and that wasn't even a huge ask from buyers.

I was able to sit in one of those a couple of years ago. Very impressed with that car. I don't know why they wouldn't offer that transmission in the IS350 as I believe it was the same engine.

 

[LEG1T]

Refreshing news, That is certainly a step in the right direction! A70

Good things happen when people are vocal and optimistic but more importantly hopefull.

Looking forward to new developments. All is not lost

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