In this episode, we delve into the electrifying experience of driving the 2026 Toyota GR Supra. Join us as we explore its robust 3.0-liter turbocharged engine that delivers an outstanding 382 horsepower and discuss the unique design features that set it apart from its BMW cousin. We explore the Supra’s sporty appearance, spacious trunk, and how it manages to offer a thrilling drive without being overwhelming. Our discussion also highlights the balance between performance and aesthetics, offering insights into why some drivers might prefer the Toyota’s look over the BMW. Whether it’s about the fun of weekend drives or
Okay, we are back. Rush to Reason, Denver’s Afternoon Rush, KLZ 560. That time where we do car reviews, so really the drive radio slash Rush to Reason portion of our program. And I, you didn’t have much of a chance to drive this particular car, but I drove and am in right now. Should be out of here in a day, but I’m going to go ahead and review it. 2026 Toyota GR5. Supra. That’s the 3.0 liter engine. And it’s 382 horsepower. It’s a turbocharged inline six. It’s based upon the BMW M2 platform. In fact, there’s a lot of BMW things in this car. It’s a partnership, you could say, between Toyota and BMW. Although, if you look at some of the other reviews out there, Richard, they’ll talk about how The Supra is much more affordable than the BMW. It’s a little bit lighter. It packs a lot in. No, it’s not quite as much horsepower-wise as what the M2 is. But at the end of the day, it actually has a little bit less tech, which actually makes the car a little bit more powerful. Probably easier to drive and enjoy. And I will tell you what, right out of the box, I have thoroughly enjoyed driving this car for the week. It’s a two-seater, for those of you listening, so there is no back seat, which makes it a little bit more cumbersome if you’ve got more people or gear or whatever you want to tow it around. Although, lots of luggage space in the trunk area. It’s a hatchback, and there’s lots of luggage space there. And at the end of the day, Richard, it is a blast to drive. It really is.
SPEAKER 02 :
Well, yeah, this is your definition of a coupe, Dad, right? This is not a, you know, it’s a driver’s car. I called it your little go-kart for the week, but it’s a lot more fun than a go-kart. It goes a lot faster, and like you say, kind of why I had to give it to you is I’m on kid duty, and so I tend to not have the ability to, you know, I’ve got to have at least more than one extra seat, right? And it’s not an indictment on the car. It’s just to just know that when you’re buying it, and there’s lots of fun cars, Dad, in fact. You own cars that way that are really fun to drive, and that kind of makes it a driver’s car, right? A really fun two-seater, and you kind of hit the nail on the head. Sometimes, especially in a driver’s car, or it makes it a driver’s car, is less tech. And from what I, obviously my experience with the Supras, they’ve done just that, and it’s just a really fun car. I think that one of my favorite features of the car is just how it looks. It’s a beautiful car.
SPEAKER 01 :
Yeah, I do like, thank you, I agree with you saying that, Richard. And one thing that I would say for anybody looking at this car versus its BMW sister, I actually like the Toyota look better than the BMW look. It’s got more flair to it, I guess, is probably the best way for me to say that. And I simply like the way the Toyota looks better. And again, it’s considerably less money. Now, this car sitting at, as I drove it… This particular car is around $70,000 and some change, so it’s not cheap. Although, when you start looking at two-seater sports cars, Richard, at the end of the day, not a bad price for a very well-performing, and I mean very well. I mean, this car flat gets with it. It’s got a sport mode. You hit a button on the console, and the exhaust opens up, and I will tell you what, it is a blast to drive.
SPEAKER 02 :
Well, I was just going to say that, Ed, and on the looks of it, it’s unique in its own way. However, it’s not so unique that you’re just blown away by it in a bad way going down the road. And what I mean by that is you’re not so flashy that you feel like you can’t take this car out on just an average day. They’ve really made this car subtle. They have. It’s attractive that way. So there’s just some different features about it. I know everyone wanted them to bring back the Supra, right? And Toyota did, obviously kind of in combination with BMW. Either way, Dad, I’m just glad we have a Supra. This car is phenomenal. And especially at our altitude, Dad, with how it drives, with how they’ve tuned that turbo, if I recall correctly, this car just seems to want more, right? It doesn’t seem like you can give it enough. It just seems like it always wants to go, go, go, go, go.
SPEAKER 01 :
No, it’s a great car. And again, as I’ve read some of the other reviews that are on it, they’re all pretty much spot on. Handling is great. The car accelerates awesome. At sea level, it’s a 3.9 second, 0 to 60 time. Again, 382 horsepower, 368 foot pound of torque. I find the tech and everything, but probably the only complaint on the interior… That I’ve got, and I keep saying I need a can opener to get in and out of it. That’s true with all low sports cars, and I own some of them, so it’s not a big deal to me. I learned how to get in and out of them, so it’s not a big issue. The one thing, though, on this car, and Toyota, you’ll hear this, I would like the center stack screen to be larger. Now, I know that might take away from some other things, and it might not be quite as aesthetically pleasing, but I find that especially when you’re using CarPlay, everything is minimized and a little smaller. I can still read it, see it, and all of that, but I guess maybe because I’m so used to the bigger screens, I wish the screen was bigger.
SPEAKER 02 :
And I can definitely see your point. I think their goal is to maybe minimize some of the distractions, right? Because some of these infotainment systems… can be distracting but like you said outside of that i i don’t know if there’s a whole lot to complain and again some people are going to complain about the size folks if you are i’ll be honest if you’re much over six foot dad this is going to be a little bit difficult to car especially with no back seat correct your seat adjustment range is a little bit more limited than someone or a vehicle that does have a backseat, right? But is that a turnoff on the car? I don’t think so. It’s just something to be expected of it. This car is meant to sit low to the ground. It’s meant to handle well, and it’s just meant to be a really fun car that you can kind of get in and drive on a weekend and, I don’t know, just have a good time in, whether it be with your friends or your family.
SPEAKER 01 :
Yeah, no, it’s a great car. Again, for those of you interested in a really nice sports car, again, this is something where you can’t have a big family. It’s a two-seater, much like a lot of other two-seat cars are, Corvette and so on. And does this car compete well in that particular race? Yeah, it does. Again, it’s a very, very fun car to drive, but it’s not so aggressive you can’t drive the car daily. I have been. It works very, very well. 2026 Toyota GR Supra. It’s the 3-liter turbocharged engine. You can check that out at your local Toyota dealer. I will tell you this really quick. They’ve not been super strong in sales. This is a car you probably can go in and make a fairly decent deal on. Do your best. See what you can do. If there’s one to test drive, do that as well. Make sure when you go into a Toyota dealer to drive one, you tell them John and Richard Rush both from Drive Radio and Rush to Reason sent you. This is John Rush from Rush to Reason and Drive Radio. Thank you so much for listening. Check out more of our podcasts at RushToReason.com or Drive-Radio.com.
