2020 Toyota Supra | A Legend Returns or A Me-Too Coupe? 

The engineer at Toyota said point blank in an interview on TFL youtube channel, the partnership allowed Toyota to keep the price at $50k . So without BMW, Toyota would have to charge people close to 100k and take another 3-5 years. It's a win/win for Toyota and BMW. TOYOTA knows how to sell car and make cars. Toyota is pathological about reliability and simplicity. They spent countless of months abusing and refining the Supra and making sure the parts from BMW were up to Toyota Standards of reliability. You're getting 3 years of bumper to bumper quarrenty and you can extend it another 3 years. 6 YEARS OF FULL COVERAGE ON A CAR THAT DOES 0-60 IN 4 SECONDS FOR 50K!! this is CHEAPER THAN WHEN THE SUPRA FIRST LAUNCHED IN THE 90'S AND IT'S NOT MORE POWER. They learned from Honda's mistake when they were remaking the NSX. They took several years in engineering and spent hundreds of millions, only to re-scrap and start over. With the Finnish product now currently costing close to $150k. No one is buying it. No matter how many great reviews it gets. Toyota gets it! The sweat spot that will make this car desirable is a low price tag, tune ability and readability.

Normally dont comment but this was a really good review, unbiased mostly and lots of smaller details. Good job

The look is starting to grow on me.

Embargo must have just lifted just saw a bunch of these pop up on my feed.

Toyota nailed it. Kudos Gazoo Racing! The fact that a loaded RAV4 can cost $40k... Toyota gave us an inline 6, turbo RWD, GT sports car, with a premium luxury interior, and sexy body lines and looks for under $50k... Toyota is going to sell lots of these. Thank you for making this supra less expensive than its predecessor- and to think.. the old supra was $50k+ in 1990s money!

wtf this review is excellent, so thorough, I'm subbing

Only Alex can pack this much info into a review! Excellent, as usual! 👌🏼

Imagine if Honda could bring back some form of an S2000 replacement!

I typically watch videos on 1.25x but not with Alex. Info packed!

That was a really great review Alex and keep up the good work bro : )

I love Alex! Finally someone who reviews the new supra as it stands, as it is. Not as it could have been or Bashing with comparison against the old supra. Bravo Alex!!

HERE COMES THE SUPRA NOTIFICATIONS, BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES

Alex, just so you know, I watch your review FIRST out of all the top youtube car reviewers. You give us ALL the details and facts.

Base model Corvette/Supra track battle 🤔 6k difference now that’s interesting

Best in-depth review I've ever watch. Period.

First time seen your video good job cameras and all the details 👏👏

Thanks Alex! Your consistently excellent vehicle reviews are by far the most comprehensive, insightful and informative that I've seen over the past several years. While I appreciate this new Supra, I'll wait to see what Mazda has in the pipeline for an RX-9, inline 6-cylinder with manual transmission and RWD when I'm in the market for a new ride a few years down the road.

What a lovely balanced review. Thank you

Great review as always!

In general I like your reviews, but this one is extra special. Great job - pack with information and perspective. Thanks. ;-)

Great work as usual Alex, especially appreciate your thoughtful choice to compare to the non-obvious choices of Camaro and Mustang

this is a really really good review

Gj hitting the apexes!

Alex you are the bet keep it that way👍👍👍👍good info sir as always

90's turbo lag except the 4R4, those little TD04's spool up nice and quick.

Great review!!! I wish that you had compared the corvette to it as well though, I think it is also a competitor to the stingray.

Alex Do you think you can put a Road bike into the storage area , by placing it in ,gear side up , with front wheel removed ? How was road noise from tires , etc in the cabin , windows up ?

You have to compare it to the M2!!

I love you Alex! I hope to meet you in person someday!

Got all the supra notifications, only clicked on Alex's.

I believe porsche has said the manual take rate for the 718 and 911 was 50%... so people are buying manual sports cars

Holy crap, Alex! 10/10 for front seats that make you look like your sitting in the rear with how poor your vision is. Your head disappears as you sit back in the seat. And where is my convertible! Heck, for this money I would just look at the new Z4

10:40 Only Alex has his phone 'plugged in' with a wireless charging mat. lol

Alex did you forget the 240i exists?

I have no problems with joint ventures like this in general, but it IS a shame that they chose to use the legendary Supra name for this. A heritage/halo model like the Supra should have been developed completely in-house... but, oh well, it's all about the money, after all. Let's just hope that BMW improved on their reliability... Edit: Oh, god that shifter.. one of those yucky digital BMW-type ones... plus, no manual? Yeah, this car is a missed opportunity...

Rev up your Toyota!! Oh wait..

Another great review Alex. Nobody can touch your very comphrensive content. Thank you. Definitely on my 2020 list to check out.

Alex, pricing aside what are your thoughts on this compares to a Jaguar F Type S? I can snatch a nice low miles pre owned model for close to Supras price and is the only other front engine coupe, RWD, 2 seater, 6 cylinder with similar power.

Should have done some more things to it like a targa top, some OG colors sapphire blue, emerald green etc, tan interior

I'm going to wait a few years until a "Supra" TRD PRO model comes out. I really want it with a snorkel... i mean desert air intake.

What's the cost of ownership on the Supra versus other models mentions since BMW maintenance costs are quite high?

The design of this car looks like it should’ve been released in 2009

How would you compare this to BMW M240i (similar price tags and same engine)?

Since it’s Toyota you can either use premium or regular gasoline?

Best review of all

The streering wheel and all the controls are exactly the same as my 2016 bmw 320i!

I suppose the BMW engineers skipped the quality control meetings?

Hey @Alex, how would this Supra be for an over 65 year old crowd as a touring car? Is that ride too harsh?

First time in Toyota's history the wheel wells from factory are properly filled with right size tires. Once again, thanks to BMW.

Great review Alex.. as always. So when it comes to maintenance and repair i am expecting to go to a toyota shop and pay toyota price and NOT bmw price hopefully.

What's up with 80's intro music and graphics?

I really look forward to a detailed comparison with the Mustang.

I contacted several high volume Toyota dealerships. They are anticipating a market adjustment of at least $8,000.

I have an M240i xDrive 8spd. I wonder how the Supra compares. It looks more exciting to me, but I do love the awd in my BMW, and its greater practicality. And of course, my BMW's limits far exceed mine as a driver.

Hi Alex, how would you compare the transmission of this one to the Ford's 10 speed?

Funny Toyota being in Plano would know a front plate is mandatory in Texas. Well presented thoughtful commentary, per usual.

Toyota Supra or used (2014-2015) Porsche Cayman S with manual ?

I think this car is worth this price. Very nice car with a reasonable price, well done!!

And you forgot about the 2 series! Which is also offered with a manual

I love it. Wish I could afford it.

They both beat Porsche by having 2 more cylinders 😆😆 a win win in my book and $20k less to boot

Why did you ignore the corvette in your comparison?

You should try to get the Supra & Z4 at the same time to compare.

I am liking it now that reviews are in. Built in controversy at no extra charge.

18:01 You look exactly like Gō Mifune. Race on!

The definitive review.

FANTASTIC

Alex made it sound like Toyota and BMW jointly developed both cars from scratch. BMW came in with the entire engine, the transmission and most of the computer control modules, including the iDrive. Toyota designed their Supra body panels. Make no mistake, this is a BMW wearing Toyota clothing.

In effect this the BMW Z4 coupe supra, it looks good for what it is: a supra but a BMW at heart. My e86M coupe is a keeper!!

I wouldn't trust any BMW engine/cooling system/ wiring harness/heater core if you're at all thinking you'll own a car for longer than a warranty period. If you lease this, you're fine, but I would never again own/lease a BMW engineered product without a warranty. Just not worth the trouble.

I think people dislike the reliability issues with BMW. people loved their Toyota because they’re still running and could mod the cars. These cars will be hard and expensive to get parts.

Ft1 concept was a little more appealing. I hope in person the sports car looks more dramatic. Should have made the body wider to meet the ft1 concept styling. Bmw is the ultimate driving machine so sharing parts is a smart way to go. 50 grand is priced well. Feeling like a lexus is impressive. Interesting insights from Alex. Thank you

Is this going to be the first toyota that will need a new cooling system by 50K-60K miles?

Are those transition glasses?

Do consumers really have a problem "defining the driver and passenger zones" that BMW/Toyota must solve with different color armrests?

It's more desirable than I thought it would be. 50k+ is beyond what I'm willing to spend on a car right now, but if I was in that range this is a must drive.

I would like to see a 2+2, about a foot longer based on this, with optional awd, that would be awesome for $10K more.

Id use the same money on a leased return Alfa Romeo 4c hard top. But still a hard choice.

Other than the Toyota logo, everything - the engine, dash, infotainment, lock buttons, controls even the battery is BMW.

Hey Alex, this or a Stingray?

As soon as the Stickshifter comes, this car is worth buying.

Taking issue with the description "honest to goodness Toyota sports car?" Wait, what?

I hope the BMW parts aren’t gonna destroy the Toyota reliability

Does Supra get vss?

"no other manufacturer makes a main stream 2 seater for this price range" cough cough corvette.

I wounder how much it costs to replace that battery.

New Z4 M coup?

It's a perfectly awesome car. Just not sure it's a Supra. I still like it though.

No stick shift really kills the interest for me, that's why I got the 86 last week =D

Which exterior colors have the optional red interior?

Di a tree fall on the roof? What's up with the big dent?

The new base mid-engine Corvette will start around $58K - I'll wait for it. Why can't a wealthy billion dollar global manufacturer make their own engine and architecture? This is not Toyota's finest moment. How many folks are modifying a new $60K Toyota - especially when it is leased? Toyota leadership should be embarrassed by this misstep.

Is the Supra manufactured in Japan or thew USA?

I don't mind the BMW design components too much, my only concerns are: 1. Reliability: Toyota is one of the most, if not *the* most, reliable car brand in the world. BMW? Not so much. 2. Why did they veer away from the FT-1 Concept? It looked really cool.

What? 0-60 in 4.1 sec? is that in downhill?

This looks like an amazing car. Time will tell if it is reliable or not, and if it isn't - you can't say you didn't know it was a BMW Supra.

This car with BMW parts makes no sense. I can totally buy an almost new RCF with a V8 (not F Sport) for the same money or less. That’s a Lexus, the car looks equally good and gives you back seats and more space. If anything, this is a 3 year lease car for a single male. RCF over this any day. I am sure this is a fun car.... but no thanks

im just worried about Toyota using BMW parts bin... coz its pretty much public knowledge that one doesn't last as long as the other. *sigh*

I don't mind the BMW partnership, Toyota beefed up the engine ensuring their quality and reliability standards were met. However I wish Toyota used The S68 engine from the M3/ M4 competition producing (503hp) 375KW and make this a proper fast sports car. . .

Why are you driving a different car than shown early in the vid? No red on the wheel.