With the Toyota Supra A90 reaching the end of its production cycle, anticipation is building around the design and features of the next-generation model.
According to recent reports from Japanese media, the upcoming Supra may be developed in collaboration with Mazda, making it the twin sibling of Mazda’s next RX-series sports car. In addition to the rumored 2.0L turbocharged engine, the new Supra is expected to offer a 3.0L inline-six, further elevating its performance potential.
Best Car (source undisclosed) states that Mazda’s inline-six engine, currently used in models like the CX-60 and CX-80, produces 209 kW (450 Nm), or approximately 280 hp. In the CX-70 and CX-90, the output increases to 254 kW (500 Nm), or around 341 hp.
This is a significant jump from Mazda’s previous sports cars. The RX-8, powered by a 1.3L rotary engine, produced 170 kW (211 Nm), or about 228 hp, while the twin-turbo RX-7 peaked at 195 kW (294 Nm), or around 261 hp.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that the next-generation Toyota Supra will share some technology and platform elements with Mazda’s upcoming RX-series sports car.
Toyota and Mazda’s partnership has strengthened over the years. In Europe, Toyota rebadges the Yaris Hybrid as the Mazda 2, while in the U.S., the Mazda 2 was previously sold under Toyota’s defunct Scion brand. Toyota’s hybrid powertrain is also used in the Mazda CX-50 for the U.S. market. Additionally, the two companies jointly manufacture the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Mazda CX-50 at their shared facility in Alabama, USA.
The current fifth-generation Supra, which shares its engine, platform, transmission, and some interior components with the BMW Z4, is in its final production year. To mark the occasion, Toyota is releasing a limited Final Edition model.
While Toyota has remained tight-lipped about the Supra’s future, Toyota Australia’s Sales and Marketing Director, Sean Hanley, hinted that a new-generation Supra is already in development.
"The Supra as a model is never stagnant," Hanley said during the Bathurst 1000 race.
"Everyone always asks, ‘When is the new model coming out?’ The truth is, as soon as we launch one, the next is already in the pipeline. You'll have to wait until it's on the market to know exactly when, but I can say with certainty—the Supra is here to stay."
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It’s also worth noting that Toyota recently confirmed its entry into the V8 Supercars Championship in 2026 with a Supra powered by a Lexus-sourced V8 engine. While the current Supra retains its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and inline-six powertrain, this development aligns with Mazda’s direction for its new sports car.
For Toyota, reviving the legendary Supra name has always come with high R&D costs and sales risks. Partnering with Mazda again could be a strategic move, allowing both brands to share development costs while delivering an exciting new sports car.
Mazda, on the other hand, has long hinted at its vision for the next RX series, first showcased in the RX-Vision concept car back in 2015. With both companies looking to push the boundaries of performance and design, their collaboration could bring an entirely new driving experience to enthusiasts worldwide.
Source: Bestcar
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