2013-06-18 12:17:23

Toyota's Next Chief Plans a Supra-Similar Sports Model

The successor to the Toyota Supra is barely one of the most sought after cars by automotive fans, and the new head for Toyota, Takeshi Uchiyamada, belongs to that group.

Uchiyamada is expected to become the Japanese brand’s next head at the automaker‘s annual shareholders’ event this week. He hopes that the sports vehicle that Toyota is co-manufacturing with BMW should be a midsized car comparable to the Supra.

The 66-year-old informed that Toyota’s next sports model shouldn’t overlap with its top successful 86 model and that it would be “futile” if the brand made something the same. Uchiyamada is known as the “creator of the Prius” for his work in manufacturing the world’s top-selling hybrid, and acknowledges that the decision for a Supra successor isn’t up to him, but the constructors.

But everything point that Toyota will surely construct a successor to the Supra based on current rumors.

Toyota Aims to Integrate New Gas Engines Across All Platforms
Toyota Aims to Integrate New Gas Engines Across All Platforms
The latest lineup of traditional engines is compatible with diverse drivetrain systems.
13.Aug.2025
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Enthusiast Admires His Vehicle, Except for One Major Drawback
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Enthusiast Admires His Vehicle, Except for One Major Drawback
Unexpected challenges come with owning a hybrid vehicle.
30.Jun.2025
Toyota May Introduce a New FJ Cruiser Model
Toyota May Introduce a New FJ Cruiser Model
Nearly two years after hinting at a compact, box-shaped SUV, Toyota's latest patent drawings offer a more detailed preview.
31.May.2025
Why the 2026 Toyota RAV4's Hybrid Technology Stands Out
Why the 2026 Toyota RAV4's Hybrid Technology Stands Out
Toyota's RAV4 transitions entirely to a hybrid model. Here's what makes it exciting.
23.May.2025
Toyota Launches Enhanced bZ Woodland with Superior Power and Off-Road Capabilities
Toyota Launches Enhanced bZ Woodland with Superior Power and Off-Road Capabilities
The tough-edged variant now includes standard all-wheel drive and the option for specialized off-road tires.
17.May.2025
Toyota C-HR Returns as a Speedy Electric Crossover
Toyota C-HR Returns as a Speedy Electric Crossover
Toyota reintroduces the C-HR as an all-electric crossover, boasting 338 hp and a range of 290 miles.
15.May.2025