Toyota GR Supra bows out in Australia

Toyota has confirmed the official exit of the GR Supra from Australian showrooms, with customer orders closing at the end of August. The decision marks the end of the road for the brand’s flagship coupe locally, but the nameplate is promised to return in a new-generation avatar.

It will continue to live on the racetrack for now, as the A90 Supra will make its debut in the V8 Supercars Championship, ensuring fans will still see it compete on track even as it vanishes from dealerships.

End of the line for the fifth generation

Launched in Australia in 2019, the fifth-generation Toyota Supra was the first model to be sold here since 1993. Local buyers missed out on the celebrated fourth-generation A80 Supra, making its return a long-awaited event for enthusiasts.

Unlike its predecessors, the current Toyota sports coupe was co-developed with BMW, sharing its platform and engines with the Z4. The BMW B58 six-cylinder 3-litre turbo-petrol engine was not only punchy from the factory, it was also highly tunable in the aftermarket scene. Reports have confirmed that the end of production for the fifth-gen Supra for the Australian market is scheduled for Q1 2026, with global production due to end by 2027.

Supra’s racing future

Toyota Australia says the Supra’s inclusion in Supercars was a natural fit, citing the model’s iconic status and adaptability for racing. The move mirrors General Motors’ strategy with the Chevrolet Camaro, which remains on the grid despite being discontinued as a road car.

Only the Ford Mustang will continue as both a showroom model and a Supercars entry.

Toyota Australia’s vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley, said the Supra had “exceeded expectations” since its relaunch.

“While customers will no longer be able to purchase their own GR Supra by the end of August, fans will be able to follow its story when it lines up on the Supercars Championship grid in 2026 and beyond,” Mr Hanley said.

Special farewell for a special car

Toyota is marking the farewell of the fifth-gen Supra with special edition variants:

• GR Supra Track Edition (Australia, 2024): Introduced earlier this year, featuring revised suspension and steering along with styling tweaks. It comes at an eye-watering price tag of more than $100,000 before on-road costs. 
• GR Supra Final Edition (Other international markets): The most powerful version yet (from factory), producing 320kW and 570Nm from its turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder, an increase of 35kW and 70Nm over the standard tune offered locally.

Sales snapshot

The Toyota Supra has remained a niche but steady seller since its relaunch.

What’s next for Toyota sports cars?

Despite the Supra’s discontinuation, Toyota has hinted that the nameplate is far from dead. Hanley has previously confirmed there is “no plan to discontinue the Supra brand”, fuelling speculation of a sixth generation.

Reports from Japan suggest Toyota is considering:

• A hybrid-powered Supra replacement, potentially with a Lexus twin.
• A revival of classic nameplates such as the MR2 and Celica.

A changing segment

With the Toyota Supra’s departure, the Nissan Z is left without direct Japanese rivals in Australia’s rear-drive sports coupe market. It also leaves more affordable options with fewer cylinders like the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GR86.