Doha: Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB), the sole distributor for Toyota vehicles in Qatar, has announced that it is running a special promotion for the Toyota Supra 2020 year model. Anyone buying Supra 2020 will get free service for 3 years or 60,000km, whichever comes first. The offer includes replacement of two sets of front brake pads and one set of rear brake pads and grinding of rotor discs. The offer is valid until the end of March 2021.
The Supra name evokes the power, performance, and handling that defined a succession of world-class cars for a quarter of a century, which built a reputation both as formidable performers on the road and all-conquering machines on the racetrack. The GR Supra is the first Toyota global model developed entirely by GAZOO Racing (GR). The 2020 GR Supra is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle powered by an inline six-cylinder engine. Extensive attention has also been paid to the fundamental elements of wheelbase, tread, and centre of gravity, thus achieving superior handling performance befitting a pure sports car.
The 2020 GR Supra’s 3.0-litre turbocharged engine produces up to 335 hp and 500 Nm of torque. The 8-speed automatic transmission delivers speedy up and downshifts, and features paddle shifters for manual control when desired. The 2020 Supra offers two driving modes, Normal and Sport. The Sport Mode sharpens throttle response, increases steering weight and improves transmission shift crispness. For performance driving enthusiasts, GR Supra offers an active differential that uses an electric motor and multi-plate clutches to control lateral torque. The active differential precisely controls torque distribution between the rear wheels when cornering under both acceleration and braking, enabling greater momentum through a corner, with stepless variable locking from 0-100 percent. Excellent handling and stability and superior ride comfort are realised through the vehicle’s optimised construction, which incorporates both front double-joint type MacPherson strut suspension and rear multi-link suspension.
The 2020 GR Supra embodies Toyota’s Condensed Extreme design theme, which was first previewed by Toyota in its dramatic FT-1 concept car at the 2014 International Auto Show in Detroit. Condensed Extreme refers directly to the vehicle’s packaging, and comprises three principal elements; a short wheelbase, with large wheels and a wide stance; a taut, two-seat cabin; and a long bonnet with a compact body, which reflects the drivetrain combination of an in-line six-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive. These elements combine to create a design that is visually appealing to sports car enthusiasts.
The GR Supra design achieves a 50:50 weight distribution while optimising front-to-rear aerodynamic balance. The frontal design was inspired by the fourth-generation Supra, but has a more expressive look. The distinctive headlight units feature a six-lens LED arrangement incorporating the indicators and Daytime Running Lights (DRL). The rear combination lamps feature a purposeful structure with the turn, tail, and stop functions integrated into the distinctive main ring shape. In side view, the low bonnet generates a dynamic line that flows rearwards from the car’s low nose, while the back edge of the bonnet and rear spoiler are set at almost the same height, linked by a low beltline.
As with all Toyota vehicles, safety is paramount. High-tensile and ultra-high-tensile strength steel have been used for the main body-part materials, realising a lightweight yet highly rigid body that effectively absorbs impact energy. A four-point pop-up hood system is available as well to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision. The 2020 GR Supra advanced safety system is complemented by the available Toyota Safety+. This cutting-edge safety technology package includes Pre-Crash Safety with pedestrian detection, all-speed range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), and Adaptive High Beam System (AHS).
In addition, the car features a comprehensive array of safety and convenience features, such as eight SRS airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), Active Cornering Assist (ACA), Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), among many others.
