The Toyota Supra is a sports car icon, known for its striking design and performance prowess. But, when it comes to ground clearance, how does the latest Supra measure up? With a ground clearance of 119 mm, it's not exactly built for tackling tough terrain. Let's take a deeper dive into how ground clearance has evolved throughout Supra generations, and compare the current model with other Toyota vehicles and rivals from other brands.
Toyota Supra - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?
Just like its power and design, the ground clearance of the Toyota Supra has evolved over time. In the A60 generation (1982-1985), the ground clearance remained undisclosed, but we can safely assume it was something sporty and ground-hugging. As for the A70 (1986-1992) and A80 (1993-1996) generations, the ground clearance also remains shrouded in mystery. But fast forward to the present A90 generation (2019-now), Toyota revealed a ground clearance of 119 mm, making it slightly better suited for daily driving while still maintaining a low-slung, sporty stance.
Toyota Supra generationsGeneration year | Ground clearance |
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Supra, Model year 2019 (A90) | 119 mm |
Supra, Model year 1982 (A60) | 0 mm |
Supra, Model year 1986 (A70) | 0 mm |
Supra, Model year 1993 (A80) | 0 mm |
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Supra, Model year 2019 (A90)
119 mm
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Supra, Model year 1982 (A60)
0 mm
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Supra, Model year 1986 (A70)
0 mm
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Supra, Model year 1993 (A80)
0 mm
The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (A60) from 1982 and last generation (A90) from 2019 is 11.9cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of Supra is 119 mm.
The ground clearance compared to other Toyota models
Within the current Toyota lineup, the Supra is among the lowest when it comes to ground clearance. Compared to the Toyota GR Supra with a 115 mm ground clearance, it has a slight edge. However, models like the GR Yaris (124 mm), GR86 (130 mm), and Corolla (135 mm) boast higher ground clearances, making them more practical for everyday driving. Larger Toyota SUVs and trucks, such as the RAV4 (195 mm), Highlander (202 mm), and Hilux (227 mm), of course, tower above the Supra, offering the ground clearance you'd expect from off-road-capable vehicles.
Ground clearance: Supra vs. other models by ToyotaVariant name | Ground clearance |
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Hilux | 227 mm |
Land Cruiser | 215 mm |
Land Cruiser First Edition | 215 mm |
bZ4X | 201 mm |
RAV4 | 195 mm |
Proace City Electric {VAN} | 182 mm |
Proace City {VAN} | 182 mm |
RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid | 180 mm |
Corolla Cross | 160 mm |
Proace City Electric Verso | 160 mm |
Proace City Verso | 160 mm |
C-HR | 154 mm |
Mirai | 150 mm |
Proace Electric {VAN} | 150 mm |
Proace Electric Verso | 150 mm |
Proace {VAN} | 150 mm |
Proace Verso | 150 mm |
Prius Plug-In | 137 mm |
Yaris | 135 mm |
Corolla | 135 mm |
Corolla Touring Sports | 135 mm |
GR Yaris | 124 mm |
GR Supra | 115 mm |
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Hilux
227 mm
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Land Cruiser
215 mm
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Land Cruiser First Edition
215 mm
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bZ4X
201 mm
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RAV4
195 mm
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Proace City Electric {VAN}
182 mm
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Proace City {VAN}
182 mm
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RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid
180 mm
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Corolla Cross
160 mm
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Proace City Electric Verso
160 mm
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Proace City Verso
160 mm
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C-HR
154 mm
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Mirai
150 mm
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Proace Electric {VAN}
150 mm
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Proace Electric Verso
150 mm
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Proace {VAN}
150 mm
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Proace Verso
150 mm
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Prius Plug-In
137 mm
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Yaris
135 mm
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Corolla
135 mm
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Corolla Touring Sports
135 mm
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GR Yaris
124 mm
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GR Supra
115 mm
How does the ground clearance of the Toyota Supra compare to it's nearest competitors?
When stacked against its rivals, the Toyota Supra's ground clearance is in the ballpark of similarly sporty models. With a ground clearance of 119 mm, the Supra has a bit more clearance than luxury models like the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (96 mm) and the Jaguar F-Type (100 mm). However, the Supra's ground clearance is less than that of vehicles like the Porsche 911 (125 mm), Mazda MX-5 (135 mm), and the Hyundai Veloster (149 mm). Comparing the popular Toyota GT86/GR86 (130 mm) and Subaru BRZ (120 mm), both of which have a higher ground clearance, it's clear that the Supra prioritizes a sporty and aggressive stance over the ability to handle pesky potholes or speed bumps.
Ground clearance: Toyota Supra vs. similar carsCar model | Ground clearance |
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BMW 2er-Reihe Gran Coupé 2025 | 145 mm |
Lotus Emira 2022 | 140 mm |
Subaru SVX 1992 | 135 mm |
Lexus RC 2016 | 130 mm |
Bugatti Chiron 2016 | 125 mm |
Bugatti Divo 2018 | 125 mm |
Toyota Supra 2019 | 119 mm |
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2014 | 96 mm |
McLaren Sports Series 2015 | 93 mm |
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BMW 2er-Reihe Gran Coupé 2025
145 mm
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Lotus Emira 2022
140 mm
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Subaru SVX 1992
135 mm
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Lexus RC 2016
130 mm
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Bugatti Chiron 2016
125 mm
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Bugatti Divo 2018
125 mm
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Toyota Supra 2019
119 mm
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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2014
96 mm
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McLaren Sports Series 2015
93 mm
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