2023 Toyota Supra 6-Speed MANUAL Review: Technically Worse, Way More Fun

Toyota FINALLY added a 6-speed manual transmission to the #Supra for 2023. While it's easier to drive quickly with the ZF 8-speed automatic, the 2023 #ToyotaSupra six-speed manual is by far the more fun and emotionally-provocative option of the two. It uses the same 382 HP BMW B58 inline six engine as the automatic Supra, rear diff gearing changes to keep it about as snappy (3.15 to 3.46), and all 2023 Supras get some electronic tweaks to traction and stability control.

00:00 Introduction
00:50 Making a Manual Supra
03:25 Driving Impressions on Mountain Roads
12:57 That's All!

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[wackit]

I thought I’d hate the auto in my '21' but after 2 years it’s still SO quick and entertaining! That be said, I want a manual 6 speed next to my auto LOL. It’s funny, no one says a word about, or gets angry that the C8 Corvette doesn’t offer an auto. Nor the Audi R8.

[DevPack]

I've driven both a z4 and Supra. I can say it feels nothing like a z4. The handling is much sharper and there is a significant weight difference between the two which you feel. Power delivery is probably the only characteristic that feel the same.

[kobedabest]

"Every Sport cars should have a manual" - Media
I hope you're keeping that same energy when reviewing the C8 Corvette

[chrisginoc]

I have a 2023 A91 6MT. If you want straight line speed and street race your car, go automatic. If you like the driver engagement of changing gears and a true driver's car, get manual. Simple as that.

[ALMXDP]

Great review! Definitely glad they listened to customers and enthusiasts here. Interesting to hear they put their Toyota touch on the system as well. Toyota is doing some pretty cool things these days.

[sponso]

I am in the process of buying a Supra, I test drove both the automatic and manual. And while the manual is defenetly more fun, you are leaving some comfort behind. Depends on what you are going to use it for mostly for fun, driving curvy roads with not a lot of traffic, defenetly the manual version. If you use it not just as your "fun" car, automatic is the better choice imo

[ToeNailBreaker]

I'm gathering confused. It's an IMT why was the clutch being engaged when shifting? The IMT car I know you only need to engage the clutch when in 1st-2nd gears.

[garydwoodham]

If the only you can complain about is how to open the boot then it’s a great car

[sleepwalker]

I never drove a 6 speed manual. I only drove 5 speeds. So I can't drive it in fear of throwing it in reverse. I can't drive a automatic either because I slam on the brakes to shift. Been driving 5 speed manual my whole life.

[twoshady]

I had a Chrysler Conquest that was a Mitsubishi. I have an Alfa Romeo that is half Mopar. I'm not sure I understand what all the fuss is about. I drove a Mk5 Supra and Nissan 400Z back to back. The Nissan just felt like an average Nissan. The Supra felt much better quality and performance. At this price range, I'll take the better car no matter if it's true JDM or not.

[kpatt]

Classic mustang driver behind you trying to sniff your exhaust pipes

[tipsyjet]

Can we talk about that clown shoe BMW behind you, that would be interesting how basically the same car but 20 + years older compares to the new Supra.

[bman]

Nothing is wrong with German Supra ! It’s actually better! If it was Japanese it would of been like new z flop and big failure! New z doesn’t even have adaptive dampers! If Supra was full Japanese it would be 100k or so and no one would buy it 😂

[gabrielmuller]

One of the worst reviews. Didn't seem to know whether he liked the car or not... The automatic is a better car, but the manual is what is should have been from the beginning. Just a lot of mixed and contradicting statements. Just a weird review overall ...