Paolo
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- Paolo
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- #16
I share that sentiment; in particular the (over the top) front electronic (16:9) wide-screen dash screen on Mercedes which was not really connecting with me with the car. (maybe I am not that new Tech generation?)if u read this review
https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/mercedes-amg-a45-s-vs-toyota-supra-gts
There is also this comment "The Supra’s driving position is superior, albeit in a much ‘cosier’ interior, and overall quality is of a higher level but storage space is at a premium and there’s no smartphone mirroring. The A45’s highs are higher, particularly in terms of design and equipment, but the proliferation of cheap materials throughout the cabin is disappointing in a $100,000 car. ."
The centre rev counter and cockpit style interior of Supra appealed to me instantly along with the low centre of gravity.
Cornering in the supra is superlative with just the right amount of feedback on your fingers coming from up front.(it really does communicate with you through your fingers) And given the garbage out there with electric steering in new cars, this was a refreshing change from the A45s and Focus RS which were numb/anaemic with the electric steering. I've realised drive shaft and steering is a no no combo.
The practicality does occasionally come back to haunt me but I've reached an age where the Supra and its rear boot suit me just fine. Would love to have had some practical pockets on the doors but it is what it is.
Would I have loved a few seats behind me? Absolutely!
But living with a sports coupe is something of a compromise full of pros and cons.
The journey has been great so far and learning new things with the supra.
It certainly is a special car amongst the ubiquity of cars out there today.
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