Is the Toyota Supra stick shift?
Short answer: No—the current Toyota GR Supra is not offered with a manual transmission. Toyota sells the GR Supra with an 8-speed automatic across its two engine options.
What follows is a detailed look at the current transmission setup, why a manual isn't offered today, and what fans should know about future prospects.
Current transmission options
The GR Supra is currently available only with an 8-speed automatic gearbox, paired with either the 2.0-liter turbo inline-4 or the 3.0-liter turbo inline-6. Buyers get steering-wheel paddle shifters for manual control, but there is no factory manual gear option.
- 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters is standard across both engines.
- There is no factory manual transmission option for the GR Supra in the current generation (A90/A91).
- All market variants that are sold as street cars use the same automatic gearbox; there is no official manual variant.
In practice, this means the street-going GR Supra today is not offered with a stick shift. Enthusiasts seeking a manual would have to rely on older Supra generations or aftermarket concepts, neither of which are official Toyota options for current models.
Historical context and future prospects
Historical context
The Supra lineage includes the A80 (1993–2002), which offered a manual transmission in several configurations. The current GR Supra (A90/A91), developed with BMW and sharing architecture with the Z4, was designed around an 8-speed automatic, aligning with the brand's performance and efficiency goals.
Future prospects
As of 2025, Toyota has not announced a factory manual transmission for the GR Supra. Any decision to offer a manual would come via official product updates, so buyers should monitor Toyota's GR Supra communications and auto-show reveals for potential changes.
Summary
Bottom line: The Toyota Supra you can buy today does not come with a stick shift. It’s available solely with an 8-speed automatic, regardless of the engine option or market, and there is no official confirmation of a manual version in the near term. For drivers who insist on a manual, options are limited to older Supra generations or third-party modifications rather than a current production model.
