• Interior is simple, functional and stylish
• Lots of BMW bits, but they work well
• Easy to live with on a day-to-day basis

How is the quality and layout?

Behind the wheel, low-slung and supportive seats fit within a sophisticated interior that meets the expectations set by its £50k-plus asking price. Headroom and visibility are particularly good, while refinement is a notch above that of the GR86. You sit low down for a sporty driving position and you quickly adjust to what at first appears to be a letterbox windscreen; adjustments on the steering wheel are both nicely judged, too.

Like the Supra’s engine, its interior has been lifted largely intact from the BMW Z4. This is no bad thing, as the German car maker knows a thing or two about interior design and comfort. The quality feels decent and the controls are for the most part logical and easy to use.

There are differences between the Z4 and Supra, though. Toyota has added some of its own switchgear, the chunky steering wheel is unique to the Supra and the excellent digital dashboard display is clearly its own work, too. It is a better cabin than the Alpine A110‘s, but the one in the Porsche 718 Cayman feels better screwed together.

Infotainment and tech

The infotainment system is far better than anything Toyota has ever fitted to its cars, being clear and logical – plus, the general fit, finish and ergonomics are second-to-none. Let’s hope this is a lesson learned for the rest of the Toyota and Lexus range in the future.

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Partly, this is down to the use of an iDrive-type controller, the clickwheel that scrolls through different menus on the screen above. It’s a simple and effective way to access different menus and systems.

Comfort

• Firm suspension is well damped
• Seats and driving position are first rate
• Manuals are redesigned

The Toyota GR Supra is reasonably comfortable for a sports car of this type. The good news is that its ride quality and overall refinement are just about good enough for a car to use as daily transport. There’s plenty of space, the seats are supportive and there’s enough tech on board to take the strain out of longer journeys.

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On smooth roads, the Supra feels composed and reasonably refined, with a moderate amount of road roar, but relatively low levels of engine and wind noise. That makes it a capable long-distance tourer – which probably isn’t the best set of qualities if you’re looking for an all-out sports car. However, if you’re going to be driving for long periods of time on a regular basis (preferably on smooth roads), then the ride/handling balance is just about right.

The manual Supra 3.0 receives a redesigned centre console, to prevent drivers’ knuckles knocking the dashboard when they change gear. We wish Toyota would have done something about the cupholders. If you have a bottle, or cup or phone in them you’ll bash your elbow against them every time you change gear.