--- title: "The Toyota Supra We All Begged for Is Going Away in Two Years: Report" description: "Without BMW's partnership, Toyota doesn't seem likely to continue the Supra after the sports car's reported end of production in 2026." date: "2024-05-29" modified: "2024-05-29" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-toyota-supra-we-all-begged-for-is-going-away-in-two-years-report" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Toyota News" tags: - "Coupe" - "GR Supra" - "sports car" - "Toyota" --- # The Toyota Supra We All Begged for Is Going Away in Two Years: Report ![]() *Toyota* It seems we may only have two years left with the reborn Toyota Supra. The joint venture between Toyota and BMW that birthed the Supra and BMW Z4 appears to be coming to an end, and there isn't likely to be a replacement. According to *[Automotive News]()*, production of the *Zupra* twins at Magna Steyr in Austria is ending in 2026. BMW hasn't been secret about its plans to end the Z4, after it [recently extended production]() of its only two-seat roadster and gave it a manual transmission option. It's also long been rumored to be the end of the Z4 model line as we know it, as BMW doesn't have any public plans for a successor. But what about the Supra? Could Toyota have any plans for another model without BMW's help? "We have nothing to share at this time," a Toyota represntative told *The Drive*. ![]() **Toyota** Of course, for Toyota to build a new Supra at this point, it would have to start from scratch. Without its partnership with BMW, Toyota would be on the hook to build an entirely new chassis and engine. Such a big investment might not be worthwhile, especially with Supra sales [being down 50% this year](). However, Toyota group vice president Dave Christ said "I think if we want to build something, we'll figure out how to build it," per *Auto News*. The Supra, as well as most of Toyota's recent sports cars, was championed by former CEO Akio Toyoda. Now, that Toyoda is no longer in charge, the brand might not prioritize a low-volume sports car like the Supra anymore, especially as it already offers many different options for enthusiasts under the GR umbrella. Toyota only sold a total of 24,022 Supras in the United States since it launched in 2019, compared to the 30,323 Camrys it sold in March 2024. Considering that, any hesitation to heavily invest in another Supra is unfortunately understandable. Hopefully, this isn't the last we see of the Supra. Even though this generation is more of a BMW—it uses a BMW-developed chassis, engine, and interior—it's still a great sports car with a killer design. Maybe Toyota can find a new partner if BMW isn't interested anymore, to ease the financial burden and keep its iconic nameplate alive. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()