2024 Toyota Supra

Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.

The 2020 Supra is reborn as a focused sports car that relies on the BMW Z4 components. The extroverted two-seater is powered by a supersmooth and punchy 335-hp, 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder engine from BMW. That smooth punch is routed through a slick eight-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels. The driver can override gear choices with paddles via the steering wheel. A six-speed manual also became available beginning in 2023.  Sport mode sharpens responses and amplifies the exhaust sound. Handling is super-responsive and agile, and the car can be playful on a track. The ride is stiff but tolerable. Getting in and out is a chore, and visibility is severely limited. The BMW iDrive infotainment system takes some getting used to but is logical. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and lane departure warning with steering assist are standard. Updates for 2021 included a power boost for the six-cylinder engine, and a new four-cylinder turbo model. For 2025, the four-cylinder model was discontinued.