When Toyota brought the Supra back about six years ago, the group of fanboys who loved it celebrated. However, if you’re really looking for something to revel in, get behind the wheel of the 2026 GR Supra MkV Final Edition.
If you’re looking for something to revel in, get behind the wheel of the 2026 GR Supra MkV Final Edition.
Upon approach, you know the MkV Final Edition is something special. With its matte black finish punctuated by the red and white GR logo on the bottom rocker panels and carbon fiber ducktail rear spoiler, it screams performance.
That ducktail supplemented by large front wheel arch flaps and tire spats that almost give it a NASCAR look and feel when combined with the black matte. All of the aero provides a massive amount of downforce, but it also sits so low I had to basically limbo in and out of it. It’s a serious-looking beast because it offers plenty of performance.
Get in, hang on
There are three GR Supra variants — 3.0, 3.0 Premium and the MkV — and they all run with the same 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine that puts out 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. Our Final Edition model came with a 6-speed manual transmission that, well, officially is slower than the automatic: 3.9 seconds v. 4.2 seconds in a zero-to-60-mph sprint. Either time is more than acceptable.
Our Final Edition model came with a 6-speed manual that officially is slower than the automatic: 3.9 seconds v. 4.2 seconds in a zero-to-60-mph sprint.
To keep it under control, you get performance features include a double joint-type MacPherson front and multi-link independent rear suspension, sport-calibrated electronic power steering, and dual rear exhaust outlets.
All models wear high performance 19-inch Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires for maximum grip of the GR Supra’s rear-wheel drive platform.
A little extra
The Final Edition gets a few extra tweaks to ensure drivers can push it to their limits. These improvements include differential control and exclusive control maps that provide better traction with the road to reduce understeer. Additionally, they get larger Brembo brakes to bring this beat to a stop.
Cornering grip is also increased due to a revised camber angle of the front and rear wheels which gives drivers improved cornering stability.
There have been suspension and chassis mods to improve cornering grip, Toyota notes. Cornering grip is also increased due to a revised camber angle of the front and rear wheels which gives drivers improved cornering stability. Responsive electronically controlled shock absorbers have been revised and this combines with a stronger front stabilizer to help improve driving performance.
A heightened sensation of suspension and body integration is achieved using strengthened rubber bushings for the front control arms and strengthened rubber mounts for the rear subframe while better grip and control also come with a stronger under-body brace.
In short, you’re getting a smooth-shifting 6-speed that offers plenty of road feel and is sticky through curves. The power coming through the transmission almost slings you forward if you leave it in gear a bit too long. My focused drive on a couple of roads with S-curves, elevation changes and all the other fun things you want to drive a performance vehicle may have been the most fun I’ve had behind the wheel this year.
Not quite a cabin
If you see this, you know fun is near.
Toyota will call the inside sitting space a cabin, but it’s really more of a pup tent. I’m a man of some size and I’m right on the national average for height so getting in and out of any sports car is a chore for me. The GR Supra was not an exception. In fact, it was more difficult, but if you’re athletically built and 5’9” or shorter, ingress and egress won’t be a big problem.
More importantly, once you’re in, it’s very comfortable. Our tester was covered in a black-and-red theme with loads of black Alcantara and contrasting red stitching and seat logos, which has been fittingly dubbed, “Undercover.” The red seat belts are just the best touch on a splendidly aggressive setup.
There’s a reasonable amount of room and cargo space inside, including a wireless phone charger that holds the phone in place. The cupholders are well positioned (they held two offerings from Starbucks as I changed gears without event), and there’s even some pockets in the door card that will hold keys and a wallet.
Tech friendly
Our tester was covered in a black-and-red theme with loads of black Alcantara and contrasting red stitching and seat logos.
If you’re cruising through twisties, you need tunes to take along to set the ambiance. Good news, Toyota’s covered it with a 12-speaker, 500-watt JBL Premium Audio System. It can be hard to get clear sound at high decibels in a small space like MkV Final Edition, but Toyota’s sound engineers are to be applauded for managing to do exactly that.
When you’re going fast, you want all the safety equipment you can handle and Toyota doesn’t let you down.
All GR Supra models come equipped with a number of safety features that include Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning with Steering Assist, Vehicle Stability Control, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Brake System, Driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System (front, side, curtain and knee airbags), Vehicle Stability Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Traction Control.
Additionally, you get Automatic High Beams, Rearview Camera with parking aid lines, Tire Pressure Monitor System, Hill Start Assist Control, and Directional Parking Lights as standard equipment too. Other safety goodies include blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert and parking sensors with emergency braking function. The view from the cabin isn’t great so the rear cross-traffic alert is a great help.
You can get the GR Supra MkV Final Edition with a 6-speed manual.
Would I?
Do you have to ask? Noooooo. It’s $70,545 including destination fees with a cargo area too small to hold a bag of golf clubs, though it will carry a few overnight bags and loads of groceries. Plus, a video of me getting in or out would be enough to revive America’s Funniest Home Videos.
But do I want one? YEEESSSSSS!!!! Something that’s powerful enough squeal tires in first AND second gear (uh, so I’ve been told), looks like Darth Vader on wheels, and would be relentlessly fun AND reliable? Yes please! I was sad to give it back … other than the getting in and out, of course.
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