Toyota GR Supra 2.0

THIS LATEST VERSION OF THE SUPRA IS QUITE THE departure, being the first four-cylinder version in the model’s five-generation, five-decade life. But, of course, the GR Supra is already like no Supra that has come before, with significant chunks sourced from BMW, including the turbocharged 3-litre straight-six and now the turbocharged 2-litre four.

There’s a hefty cost saving by dropping two cylinders and one litre: almost £8500, for a list price of £45,995. The main things you expect to sacrifice are a charismatic soundtrack and lots of ready torque. The 3-litre Supra is more subtle than you might expect but its straight-six suffuses the snug cockpit with a quietly confident burr, and even a modest throttle squeeze delivers a rich swell of torque. As it turns out, the 2.0 is missing less