Ever since it went into retirement back in 2002, rumors have circulated about the Toyota Supra making a comeback. While we can't be certain of anything, this latest round of Supra-related stirrings seems promising.
At the very least, the details are coming from a pretty credible source. The Japanese automaker's new chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, has recently stated that he would like to add a midsize sports car like the Supra to the Toyota lineup. Unless we're dealing with an automotive spin on that Hollywood cliché where a studio exec is looking for a Phillip Seymour Hoffman-type, just not Phillip Seymour Hoffman, it sounds like the wheels could already be in motion.
Furthermore, there's that recent Toyota-BMW collaboration to consider. One of the points of the partnership was to determine if it would be reasonable to pursue a joint-platform midsize sports car. Could that model end up being a next-generation Supra? We certainly hope so.
Even after its decade-long hiatus, there still seems to be a hefty demand for the roadster. Not only does the internet churn out whisperings about the vehicle on a monthly basis, customers at Marion Toyota are buzzing about it all the time.
While you wait for an official announcement, you can count on the Marion Toyota blog to post all the latest developments. You can also satisfy your craving for automotive innovation and performance by visiting our new Toyota dealership. We're conveniently located to serve Marion and Cape Girardeau, IL and we'd be happy to set up a test drive for you in any one of the models that our favorite automaker is currently offering.
