Toyota Supra manual priced
Not one but two manual Toyota Supra variants to come this yearToyota Australia is preparing to launch its three-pedal 2023 Toyota Supra manual, which will start from an even $87,000 plus on-road costs when it arrives here in the final quarter of this year as part of a range-wide model year update.
And just like its renewed arch-rival, the 2022 Nissan Z, the MY23 Supra will offer a six-speed manual transmission in two trim levels – in this case both the GT and GTS grades – for the same price as the corresponding (eight-speed) automatic variant.
However, MY23 Supra prices will rise by $506 across the board, meaning the higher-spec GTS now starts from $97,000 – maintaining its previous $10,000 price premium over the entry-level GT (now $87K plus ORCs).
The extra coin isn’t for nothing though, with Toyota announcing a series of running changes for all variants of its BMW Z4-derived coupe designed to “improve steering feel and dynamics”.
These tweaks include recalibrations for the electric steering and stability control systems, new suspension bushes, ventilated sports brakes and, for the GTS twins, a fresh set of 19-inch alloy wheels said to save a combined 4.8kg of unsprung mass.
Speaking of weight-saving, Toyota says the new manual transmission and its accompanying hardware is 18kg lighter than the existing eight-speed torque-converter auto, and the DIY option is also fitted with a selectable rev-matching system acting on both up- and down-shifts.
Other MY23 changes include three new exterior colour options – Copper Grey, Azure Blue and Matte White, replacing the Suzuka Silver and Goodwood Grey – and a new tan interior colour that will replace the familiar (optional) red.
Despite having now announced the pricing, Toyota is yet to announce any official performance figures for the manual Supra, but says its marginally lighter kerb weight should improve driving dynamics beyond the improvements wrought by the other upgrades detailed above.
How much does the 2023 Toyota Supra cost?
GT – $87,000
GT (a) – $87,000
GTS – $97,000
GTS (a) – $97,000
*Prices exclude on-road costs
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