Toyota Supra rumored to be offered with 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder base model

[Supraman]

No 4 cyl. for this car. Not if they name it Supra. I can see why offering a cheaper choice will help in sales and bring in more buyers. How about making those choices a V6 TT and a V8 2UR-GSE comes to mind

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[TorqueRules]

Imagine that, the TT v6 being the "base" model. Now that's how you (re)enter a market!

 

[Supra93]

I voted no. I think a Supra successor flagship should have at least 6 cylinders. Not to mention if you go read other forums and blogs, no one wants a 4 cylinder Supra.

 

[Wally World]

If they make us wait 5 years for this car then debut it with a 4 cylinder, I think they'd have many Supra/Toyota fans jumping off cliffs. I know this thread is just for arguments sake but I'm sure it's not going to happen. The segment that the Supra will compete in is going the way of forced induction 6 cylinder so that's what my money's on.

 

[Scuba Steve]

There wouldn't be a point we could just buy a FRS.

 

[Gmac13]

That would be incredibly boring and un-supra like.

 

[vb22]

A 4 cylinder Supra would make sense for other markets, but I hope it doesn't make its way to the US.

 

[SupraGuy19]

No way in hell. Also, it would give the Supra a bad image with these "lesser" Supras running around.

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

I don't even know how they could even justified a 4 cyl Supra at that price point, especially when you can buy a C7 for $55k. I guess the only pro would be that it would be easier on the pockets for a 2JZ swap.

 

[jm6k]

I don't even know how they could even justified a 4 cyl Supra at that price point, especially when you can buy a C7 for $55k. I guess the only pro would be that it would be easier on the pockets for a 2JZ swap.

I just priced out a 4-cyl Cayman S at $85,000 without even trying. You could easily spend $100k on a 4-cyl with them. Things are different these days.

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

I just priced out a 4-cyl Cayman S at $85,000 without even trying. You could easily spend $100k on a 4-cyl with them. Things are different these days.

Its a Porsche, people will pay for the badge. When it comes to Toyota I really don't think they can command anywhere near that with a 4 cyl Supra. Heck, they will probably just have a hard time trying to steal buyers from the base C7 with a 4 cyl model.

 

[Supraman]

I'm not for a 4cyl. option. But if they do have one, I can see them pricing it at the $45k+ mark. Look at the WRX STi, the Ford Focus RS, the new Civic Type R, the Mitsubishi Evo...ahh nevermind. Anyways, these are all 4 Cyl. Turbo vehicles marking them close to the $40k mark if not a little over with options.

For $5k more those in that segment may see this 'striking' looking coupe and take it over those cars because Supra, if they badge it that. Granted it won't be for everyone because most want the AWD and 4/5 door option but some of those buyers have upgraded from the FRS/BRZ because lack of power.

Still hoping only for a 6cyl. Turbo and hybrid option. But times have changed so I wouldn't be shocked.

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

The rumors of a 200-250hp 4 cyl is pretty sad. Especially considering all of those other cars and the 718 Cayman are making 300hp+.

 

[jm6k]

I haven't seen any rumors of 200-250hp and would have a hard time believing that.

 

[vb22]

How do we go from competing with cars like the 911, NSX, Corvette, VR4, TT 300zx to a rice out Civic. If true, SMH Toyota...

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