U.S.-Market Toyota Supra Four-Cylinder Officially Announced

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Update with official photos and press release.

The First Four-Cylinder Supra Is Quick and Light

The 2020 GR Supra broke from the model’s traditions in several areas, and the 2021 version seems to do it again with the first-ever four-cylinder turbo model. Or does it? The new Supra 2.0 becomes the entry model, returning a two-tier performance lineup that parallels the A70 and A80 Supra models.

The 2021 Supra 2.0 offers an intermediate model between the Toyota 86 and the Supra 3.0, giving the customer three distinct Toyota sports car choices.

The 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine shares much of its technology with the 3.0-liter inline-six, including a twin-scroll turbo, direct fuel injection and continuously variable timing on both the intake and exhaust camshafts. The variable intake valve lift system adjusts intake valve timing and duration. The bottom line is 255 hp at 5,000-6,500 rpm and a stout 295 lb.-ft. peak torque at 1,550 to 4,400 rpm.

The Supra 2.0 uses the same 8-speed automatic transmission as the 3.0, and Toyota projects 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds, which will make it Toyota’s second quickest vehicle in the lineup. The Supra 2.0 has the same electronically limited 155-mph top track speed as the 3.0, and its fuel consumption will be lower.

The Supra Lightweight

The 2021 Supra 2.0 offers much more than a lower price point. At 3,181 pounds, it is more than 200 pounds lighter than the Supra 3.0 while maintaining that model’s exemplary near 50:50 weight distribution. That’s because the weight reduction is spread throughout the car:



    • The Supra 2.0 uses smaller front brake rotors than the Supra 3.0 (330mm x 24mm vs. 348mm x 36mm), and with single-piston calipers vs. four-piston.
    • The Supra 2.0 does not have the Active Differential and Adaptive Suspension used on the 3.0 model.
    • A four-speaker audio system is standard, vs. the Supra 3.0’s 10-speaker system.
    • Supra 2.0 seats are manually adjustable, vs. 14-way power-adjustable in the 3.0.
The Safety and Technology Package is new for MY21 and will be available on the 2.0 and 3.0 grades. That package includes:



    • Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (Full speed)
    • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
    • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
    • Parking Sensors with Emergency Braking Function
    • Navigation
    • 12-speaker 500-watt JBL Audio System
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatible (iOS only)
    • Supra Connected Services: up to four-year trial includes Remote Services, Remote Maintenance, Automatic Emergency Call, Real Time Traffic Information, Concierge, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, and Map Updates.
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American MkV Supra buyers should soon have a four-banger option


https://www.motortrend.com/news/u-s-market-2020-toyota-supra-four-cylinder-announcement-imminent/

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Actually in most countries here in europe the supra is sold with the 3 liter engine only, i think only germany and austria have the option with the 2 liter at the moment at least.
 

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Belgium has the 2 liter option as well (unfortunately)
 

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We all knew this was happening. Toyota has to sell x amounts to recoup cost. With the car not taking off like they hoped, it was easier to sell a cheaper option to corporate than a more expensive release.
 

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We all knew this was happening. Toyota has to sell x amounts to recoup cost. With the car not taking off like they hoped, it was easier to sell a cheaper option to corporate than a more expensive release.
The upside is that the more they sell, the more they have to actually commit to real support - and that will only help us... although the price of seeing many more on the road is a bit sad IMO.

The real pitchfork-mob-creating moment comes in 2 years when they announce that they're "IS250-ing" all of us and making a 6-sp manual option - only available on the 2L I4 model. :D I'm calling it now, Toyota are masters at trolling enthusiasts that way.

"Oh you want the 3.5L with AWD? Nah. You want a 3.5L manual? Nah. Have our grossly under-powered 2.5L... in either AWD or manual. Enjoy! :rofl: At least they finally started offering a IS350 AWD model with the last revision... but only after they ditched the manual entirely.
 

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remember though the 2 liter supra is about 20k more than a new 86
Yeah, I've actually been saving for the 6 cylinder since the announcement a few years ago, but with this news it's going to save me money in the long run and lower insurance cost. Either supra is an upgrade to me !
 

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Yeah, I've actually been saving for the 6 cylinder since the announcement a few years ago, but with this news it's going to save me money in the long run and lower insurance cost. Either supra is an upgrade to me !
nice!! both variants are pretty quick imo, from what i read i think the 2 liter is about as fast as the mk4 turbo .
 

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remember though the 2 liter supra is about 20k more than a new 86
And not likely too much faster (at least in stock form that is)... but that interior is a massive step up! That was a sticking point on the BRZ for me... nothing but plastic as far as the eye can see. Really fun car to drive, but I just remember thinking "Suddenly the cheap interior in my 350Z doesn't seem all that bad..." :eek: Can't say it's perfect by any means, but I even consider it a step up from my RC-F... then again, BMW tech and materials will do that. I do miss my Alcantara arm rests a little though...
 

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WIll it have a manual trans?
Not initially I'm sure... maybe in a refresh, but Toyota seems to equate a manual transmission with "budget friendly" which the Supra doesn't really qualify for. Yaris, Corolla, Tacoma, 86 sure... but try to find one in anything over $35K and it's crickets.

This statement pretty much sums it up I think....
Tada explained that the potential for a manual Supra is complicated by the positioning of the 86, which, of course, offers a stick shift. "I don't want to sound too business-y, but I also need to support the 86. Looking at the role of the 86 and the role of the Supra, I want to differentiate, make sure they each have their own identity," he said. "If the Supra had a manual transmission, there's nowhere for the 86 to go."
Although, as I've said elsewhere... if they do it, I'm betting it's exclusive to the 2.0L version... just to rub salt in the wound. :mad:
 
 




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