Import 2020 Toyota GR Supra RZ 3.0

The 2020 Toyota GR Supra RZ (J29/DB42 chassis) is the top-spec performance variant of Toyota’s flagship sports coupe. Co-developed with BMW, it features a BMW-sourced B58 3.0-litre twin-scroll turbocharged inline-6 petrol engine paired with Gazoo Racing chassis tuning. Showing 44,594 km, this example features a Pearl White exterior, an aggressive GR Sport aero body kit, and an Alcantara and leather-trimmed cabin. In Kenya, an imported 2020 Supra RZ carries an estimated landed and registered market value between KSh 8.5M and KSh 10.5M depending on condition, modifications, and duty valuation.

Engine and Performance

• Engine: 3.0-litre (2,998 cc) BMW B58 Twin-Scroll Turbocharged Inline-6 Petrol

• Power: 335 hp / 340 PS (250 kW) @ 5,000 – 6,500 RPM (382 hp for post-2020.5 updates)

• Torque: 500 Nm @ 1,600 – 4,500 RPM

• Transmission: 8-Speed ZF Automatic with Paddle Shifters & Launch Control

• Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with Active Sports Differential

• 0–100 km/h: 4.3 – 4.4 seconds

• Top Speed: 250 km/h (Electronically limited)

• Fuel Tank: 52 litres

Dimensions, Weight, and Towing

• Length / Width / Height: 4,380 mm / 1,854 mm / 1,290 mm

• Wheelbase: 2,470 mm (Shorter wheelbase than GT86 for sharper handling)

• Kerb Weight: 1,520 kg

• Seating: 2 Persons (Pure sports coupe)

• Boot Capacity: 290 litres

• Towing: Not recommended / 0 kg

Wheels and Chassis

• 19-inch Forged Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels wrapped in high-performance tyres (255/35 R19 Front, 275/35 R19 Rear).

• Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with Normal and Sport modes.

• 4-Piston Brembo® front brake calipers with red finish and large ventilated discs.

Exterior Features

• Metallic Pearl White paintwork paired with GR Sport aerodynamics (front lip splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, and trunk spoiler extension).

• Six-lens LED Headlights with integrated daytime running lights and LED rear fog lamps.

• Double-bubble roof design for optimized airflow and helmet clearance.

• Dual active sports exhaust with oversized polished tailpipes.

Fuel Economy (km/l)

• Combined: 11.4 km/l (8.8 L/100 km)

• Urban: 8.5 km/l (11.8 L/100 km)

• Highway: 14.5 km/l (6.9 L/100 km)

• Range: ~550 – 650 km per tank

• Fuel Type: Minimum 95 Octane Premium Unlead Petrol (RON 98 recommended)

Handling & Drive Dynamic

• Perfect 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution with a low center of gravity.

• Highly rigid chassis architecture shared with the BMW Z4 (G29).

• Low ground clearance (115 mm); careful clearance is required over speed bumps and uneven road transitions.

Interior and Features

• Black Alcantara and Leather Sports Bucket Seats with power bolsters, memory, and heating.

• 8.8-inch iDrive-based Toyota Supra Connect Infotainment system with touchpad dial and Navigation.

• 12-Speaker JBL® Premium Surround Sound System.

• Full Color Head-Up Display (HUD) and 8.8-inch Digital Gauge Cluster with centered tachometer.

• Toyota Safety Sense: Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Blind Spot Monitor.

Maintenance

• Service Interval: 10,000 km / 12 months

• Annual Costs (Kenya): KSh 80,000 – KSh 160,000

• Parts Availability: Good (Engine filters, spark plugs, sensors, and fluids are shared with standard BMW B58 platforms such as M340i/X3 M40i and easily sourced in Nairobi; GR specific body kits, headlights, and aluminum body panels must be imported).

• Common Notes: The BMW B58 engine is regarded as extremely reliable and tuner-friendly. Use high-grade synthetic 0W-20 or 5-30 engine oil meeting BMW Longlife-01/FE standards, and ensure premium petrol to avoid pre-ignition or knocking.

Maintenance Cost Breakdown (44,594 km)

Price and Market Info

Summary

The 2020 Toyota Supra RZ GR Sport delivers pure sports car dynamics with 335+ hp, 500 Nm of torque, and a sub-4.5 second 0-100 km/h launch. Featuring 44,594 km, Pearl White finish, GR aero enhancements, and an Alcantara interior, it merges Toyota reliability with modern BMW powertrain engineering.

Car Rating:

• Performance: 9.5/10

• Luxury: 7.5/10

• Technology: 8.5/10

• Fuel Economy: 7/10

• Maintenance Costs: 7.5/10

• Value (Kenya): 8.5/10