Despite the pandemic, Toyota PH sold 32 Supra units in 2020

The Vios is still the best-selling Toyota in the Philippines.

The coronavirus pandemic is a haymaker punch that no one saw coming. It has brought fear, uncertainty, and economic crisis. Many businesses have closed their doors due to the lack of economic activity, which contributed to the spike in the unemployment rate in the Philippines.

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Among the industries that have been greatly affected by the pandemic is the Philippine automotive industry. The drop in overall unit sales is not a surprise rather an expected result due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To put things in perspective, local car sales in 2020 went down by 40.4 percent with a total of 244,617 units sold. In comparison, car sales in the Philippines last 2019 yielded 410,187 units sold.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is still the best-selling car brand in the Philippines last 2020. TMP sold 99,545 units last year, which translates to a 40.7 percent market share. However, TMP’s 2020 unit sales is a far cry from its 161,385 units sold last 2019.

Toyota Supra side profile shot

Toyota Supra

In line with this, online automotive publication Visor released a per unit breakdown of the cars sold by TMP last 2020. Interestingly, TMP still managed to sell 32 Supra units last year despite the pandemic. The Toyota Supra currently has a starting price of Php 4,990,000.

2021 Toyota Vios front profile shot

Toyota Vios

Based on the numbers, the Toyota Vios is still the best-selling Toyota model in the Philippines as it registered 25,290 units sold in 2020. Coming in at second place is the Toyota Hilux with 13,637 units sold. Making its way in third is the Toyota Wigo with 11,853 units. On the other hand, the Innova and the Hiace complete the top five best-selling Toyotas in 2020 with 10,551 units and 10,362 units respectively.

Here is Toyota Motor Philippines’ 2020 sales breakdown per model:

Vios – 25,290

Hilux – 13,637

Wigo – 11,853

Innova – 10,551

Hiace – 10,362

Rush – 10,194

Fortuner – 8,494

Avanza – 5,531

Corolla Altis – 1,121

Corolla Cross – 598

Land Cruiser – 582

Alphard – 370

Camry – 230

FJ Cruiser – 208

Prado – 188

RAV4 – 176

Coaster – 67

Supra – 32

Yaris – 31

86 – 30

Prius – 0

Prius C – 0

TMP is determined to help the local automotive industry to bounce back and to recover this 2021. TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto believes that the automotive industry is one of the industries that play a major role in economic recovery.

As such, Okamoto announced that Toyota’s Php 4.5-billion Batangas Vehicle Logistics Hub will start operating in the fourth quarter of 2021. TMP’s vehicle logistics hub is a 32-hectare facility that’s located near Batangas Port.

The said facility will be Toyota’s gateway to imported vehicles. It will house the carmaker’s pre-delivery inspection as well as post-production installation facility with a capacity of 160,000 units per year. It also comes with a stockyard that can accommodate up to 4,500 vehicles.

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Know more about Toyota Supra 2024

Toyota Supra 2024

The Toyota Supra is a 2-seater sports car that is available in the Philippines at a price range from Php 5,396,000 to Php 5,496,000. Only one variant is available locally which uses a BMW-sourced 3.0-liter inline-6 twin-scroll turbocharged gasoline engine that generates 335 Nm of torque and 500 Nm of torque. This engine is connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard. Dimensions-wise, this iconic sports car spans 4,379 mm in length, 1,854 mm in width, and 1,294 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,470 mm and a ground clearance rated at 115 mm. In the local market, the Toyota Supra competes against the likes of Ford Mustang, Nissan 370Z, and Porsche 718.

Toyota Supra Launch

Toyota Philippines introduced the Toyota GR Supra in the local market on July 9, 2019. This current generation is the successor of the A80 Supra, featuring a 3.0L twin-scroll turbocharged in-line 6-cylinder gasoline engine. The version available in the Philippine market is the European-spec type and is only offered in a single variant.

The prices depend on the color choice of the buyer. Only 16 Toyota dealerships in the country have been certified by Toyota Motor Philippines to market this Supra. According to the company, these dealerships are equipped and capable of servicing this sports car. They are the following:

Metro Manila
1. Toyota Commonwealth
2. Toyota Alabang
3. Toyota Makati
4. Toyota Otis
5. Toyota Manila Bay
6. Toyota Quezon Avenue
7. Toyota Pasong Tamo

Luzon
8.Toyota Bacoor
9.Toyota Batangas
10.Toyota La Union
11.Toyota Calamba
12.Toyota San Pablo
13.Toyota San Fernando

Visayas
14.Toyota Mabolo
15.Toyota Cebu

Mindanao
16. Toyota Davao City

Toyota Supra Exterior

This 2-seater Coupe offering from the Japanese manufacturer features a sleek body to allow the car to cut through the air. The front part of the vehicle gets all LED headlights, reverse lights, turn signals, daytime running lights, taillights, and fog lights. An auto high beam is also equipped in its headlights. The rear part of the vehicle features a dual exhaust pipe mounted just below the bumper.

This 2-seater Coupe offering from the Japanese manufacturer features a sleek body to allow the car to cut through the air

The GR Supra rides on sporty 19-inch forged aluminum wheels to maximize the grip at the back. The Toyota Supra prices in the Philippines vary depending on the model's color. It is available in eight colors: Matte Storm Gray, Deep Blue Metallic, Ice Gray Metallic, Silver Metallic, Lighting Yellow, Black Metallic, White Metallic, and Prominence Red. The Matte Storm Gray Supra is the most expensive.

Toyota Supra Interior

Inside the Toyota Supra, there's an 8.8-inch TFT LCD for the tachometer and speedometer. The cooling is handled by the car’s push-type dual-zone climate control. It allows the occupants to have their own desired temperatures.

In the center part of this performance car, there’s an 8.8-inch widescreen TFT display with Bluetooth and USB capabilities. The Supra is also equipped with a JBL 12-speaker HiFi surround sound system.

Inside the Toyota Supra, there's an 8.8-inch TFT LCD for the tachometer and speedometer

The leather-wrapped steering wheel comes with a 3-spoke design and paddle shifters. It also contains audio controls, telescopic adjust function, manual tilt, and cruise control. The driving position is excellent – low, and the standard seat wraps around the driver's back, and it comes with adjustable side bolsters.

Overall, Supra’s interior has material quality and tactility.

Technology & Safety Features

Some of the tech features available in the Supra are cruise control, push start button, integrated sport drive, 8-way adjustable seat, electric-assist power steering, electric parking brake, back monitor, and auto retract side mirrors. It also comes with a navigation system.

The car's safety features include a day and night rearview mirror, driver and passenger airbag, Anti-lock Braking System, brake assists, EBD, seat belt warning, crash sensor, door ajar warning, front and side-impact beams, traction control, and Vehicle Stability Control system.

In terms of security, the Toyota GR Supra features central locking, an engine immobilizer, an anti-theft device, power door locks, and an anti-theft alarm.

In terms of security, the Toyota GR Supra features central locking, an engine immobilizer, an anti-theft device, power door locks, and an anti-theft alarm.

Platform & Chassis

The Toyota Supra sits on BMW’s Cluster Architecture – the same underpinning used in Z4. It is the main reason why it has the same dimension and chassis as its German counterpart roadster.

This 2-seater Coupe from Toyota has a wheelbase of 2,470 mm, a length of 4,379 mm, a width of 1,854 mm, and a ground clearance of 115 mm.

The Toyota GR Supra is equipped with a Double-joint McPherson Strut for the front suspension, and the rear setup is handled by the multi-link suspension for the rear. A limited-slip differential is also featured in this car for its rear axles.

The stopping power is provided by the 4-piston Fixed Caliper Front Ventilated Disc Brakes and 1-piston Floating Caliper Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes.

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Engine & Drivetrain

Aside from the platform, the Toyota Supra also shares the same engine, running gear, and gearbox as its German counterpart roadster. Sitting under the hood is a Toyota-tuned 3.0L Twin-Scroll Turbocharged gasoline engine. The unit produces 335 horsepower and 500 Newton-meter of torque. The engine power is delivered to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It propels this performance car from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. The top speed is 250 km/h.

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The Toyota Supra Philippines also shares the same engine, running gear, and gearbox as its German counterpart roadster

Available colors for the Toyota GR Supra 2024 Philippines are Prominence Red, Black Metallic 2, Lightning Yellow, Silver Metallic 5, Ice Gray Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, and White Metallic.

The Toyota GR Supra is still one of the best options in the market if you want to experience a thrilling sports car driving experience. However, it doesn't get a manual transmission like the Nissan 370Z.

Toyota Supra Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Impressive powertrain performance Offered in various color options Unmistakable design	No manual transmission The use of BMW technologies might throw some off Visibility can be improved