Tedward Does Fast POV Review of 2.0-Liter Supra, Is It Worth The $43K Price Tag?

When Toyota announced the new GR Supra, which was to be built in collaboration with BMW, a certain percentage of Supra fans immediately lost their minds and started arguing that the Japanese icon would never be the same. Most of the time, people who argued that the new Supra would be a complete failure had probably never driven the car in their life. But the general vibe among the more experienced enthusiasts is completely different.

People with a deep understanding of the automotive industry can easily realize that such a joint-developed project could indeed take away some of the JDM flavors of the MKV, but it would also present itself with a series of benefits. After all, BMW does have a strong reputation when it comes to motorsports and sports cars in general; having both companies onboard the project could only lead to a well-engineered vehicle.

The same group of people who were unhappy with the new BMW-Supra would also go on to complain about Toyota's plan to launch a more affordable, less powerful variant, one that would make use of the German built, 2.0-liter inline-4 B48 Engine. But we won't pay any attention to a group of people that promote hate speech in any form. After all, even though the new 2.0-liter variant comes with less horsepower, it's also lighter.

Any true sports car enthusiast will tell you that having less weight on board is a blessing on its own, and Tedward further reinforces that belief through his newest, albeit short, test drive of the 2.0-liter Supra. The test is being conducted in New Hampshire, and throughout the 10-minute video, he can't stop praising the car for what it has to offer, as he tests wide-open throttle acceleration on the highway and from a stoplight, among other things.

He goes on to say that "9 times out of 10, I would rather have a lighter car when it comes to a sports car, rather than having more power. Straight-line performance is obviously reduced by this smaller powerplant, but it's not so significant that you won't be able to have fun in the vehicle." After all, you've still got 255 horsepower to play with, which means you can just as easily get fined for speeding in this as you would with its more potent variant.

The 2.0-liter Supra seems like a great option for someone who loves the way this car looks but isn't completely bent on having as much horsepower as possible. Upgrading the 2.0-liter B48 isn't all that difficult, but before paying $43,000 for one, do consider your plans regarding the car. If more power is all you can think of, then go for the 3.0-liter version. If you just want to have a nice, more affordable all-rounder, then by all means, choose the four-cylinder option.