Starting from today, British customers can place a
pre-order for the much-anticipated 2019 Toyota Supra sports car. The automaker’s UK subsidiary has
just made the announcement, hinting an imminent reveal of the fifth-generation
Supra. “With only limited numbers available, we want to give people the
earliest opportunity to secure their vehicle,” said Toyota GB Marketing
Director Andrew Cullis.
Only 300 cars will be available in the UK during
2019. As a result, those who want to make sure they secure one can place an
online reservation. Customers can make the pre-order via Toyota UK’s national consumer
website or their local retailers’ web pages, using the My Toyota app. To make
the reservation, buyers must submit personal details and pay a £ 1,000 (US$ 1,310)
refundable deposit. The good news is the customer will get the deposit back if
they change their mind.
Toyota said that once all 300 places have been
taken, new customers will be allocated a place on a waiting list. Prices and
specifications for the Supra A90 will be announced soon, the automaker
revealed, adding that full order books will open in the New Year.
The 2019 Supra uses a front-engine/rear-wheel-drive
layout, with the straight-six engine delivering a power output in excess of 300
bhp. While an eight-speed automatic transmission will be standard, right-hand
markets, including the UK, might get the option of a manual gearbox. The Supra will also feature a
rigid chassis with a low center of gravity for an “exhilarating drive.”
