After years of BMW collaboration, Toyota’s next Supra marks a return to full in-house engineering with a lighter, more efficient hybrid powertrain
Toyota is officially moving on from its partnership with BMW in building the GR Supra. According to Japan’s top-selling auto magazine Best Car, the upcoming sixth-generation Supra—expected to debut in 2027—will feature a Toyota-developed turbocharged 2.0-liter hybrid 4-cylinder engine, delivering around 400 horsepower.
This marks a major shift from the current A90 Supra, which was co-developed with BMW and launched in 2019 with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six shared with the BMW Z4. That partnership came courtesy of Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division, which has now opted to go fully independent for the next model. Since going on sale in the U.S., the Supra has sold over 24,000 units, nearly doubling the BMW Z4’s sales during the same five-year span.
Final Edition Differences Between Japan and U.S.
To mark the end of the current generation, Toyota released 300 Final Edition Supras in Japan in March 2025, all of which quickly sold out. These special models featured a 434-hp tune and were priced at around 15 million yen ($101,000 USD).
Meanwhile, the U.S. received about 100 units of a differently spec’d Final Edition in April 2025 at Long Beach, California. These models made 382 hp and prioritized chassis tuning, aerodynamic improvements, and included an optional 6-speed manual transmission. U.S. pricing was notably more affordable, starting at $69,085.
With production of the A90 GR Supra expected to end by late 2025, Toyota is preparing to usher in the next chapter.
New Supra Likely to Stick With Lighter 2.0-Liter Hybrid
Reports suggest that the next-gen Supra will retain a rear-wheel-drive layout and rely on the in-house 2.0-liter hybrid as its main powertrain. However, there’s speculation that Toyota may be testing a second prototype using Mazda’s turbocharged inline-six mild hybrid engine, similar to the e-Skyactiv G unit found in the CX-70. Despite this, the magazine suggests Toyota is leaning toward the lighter, more fuel-efficient 2.0-liter setup for its balance of performance and agility.
