A turbulent 2021 will bring down any model or make of vehicle.
Toyota released a four-cylinder version for its Supra sports car last year. It was priced at $0, and will be available until 2021. Although it produced less power, it offered Supra enthusiasts a lower buy-in price. You might not be able to find one if you go out searching for one. One Car and Driver writer noticed a lack of Supra 2.0s at the local dealership lot. He called Toyota to inquire about it. There are several reasons why four-cylinder Supras have not been available.
According to Car and Driver, Toyota claimed that the Supra was experiencing the same supply-chain problems as many other automakers. Toyota did not provide details, but it stated that the problems have had an impact on production at its North American plants. Car and Driver points out that the Supra is made in Austria so it’s difficult to identify which parts are causing problems. The Supra 2.0 is also not very popular. According to the automaker, Supra 2.0s account approximately 15% of all Supra sales. The Supra 3.0, which is more powerful and more expensive, is much more popular. Customers can jump the $6,000 price gap easily. The engine’s 382-horsepower (294 kW) straight-six engine, which was borrowed from BMW and modified by Toyota, is hard to resist. The Supra 2.0 makes 255 horsepower (190 kW) with its turbocharged engine.
The Supra has fared exceptionally well in the coronavirus pandemic. It was the only Toyota model that saw sales rise at the end 2020. This was a remarkable feat considering that the coupe wasn’t available until July 2019. The coronavirus pandemic continues to cause problems for the industry. New car sales dropped in the first months. Customers who waited to buy a car last year are now looking for one. However, the industry is experiencing crippling supply-chain problems that disrupt production and leave dealer lots empty.