Toyota and Lexus Future Supercars Share Engineering, but Not Soul

After plenty of waiting, the Toyota GR GT and the return of the Lexus LFA are here. Although these two new Japanese supercars are linked, they will have radically different personalities from behind the wheel.

The GR GT leans heavily into a driver-first philosophy. Its design is dominated by functional aero. It features oversized intercooler openings and a rally-style hood vent. This duct channels air up and over the windshield.

The car has a lengthy hood, a small but highly functional cabin, and a squat, wide stance. The driving position communicates intention. The seat height, digital gauge cluster, and steering wheel are all set up for optimal visibility. This is key for the shift lights and vital information.

The GR GT only has four drive modes: Custom, Normal, Sport, and Track. The center control stack features physical buttons and switches. The cupholders are located behind the occupants, indicating they are not the focus here. The track-only, FIA-compliant GT3 race car version is even more extreme.

The Lexus LFA: Electric Elegance and Interior Refinement

The new Lexus LFA is significantly different. Ford points out that Lexus took full advantage of the EV powerplant for the exterior design. As such, the LFA gets almost none of the same venting and aero as the GR GT.

The lines are more elegant. For example, long strakes run from the top of the lights to the windshield on the hood. The design is smoother with more compound curves, instead of hard edges everywhere.

This approach carries into the interior, which leans heavily on refinement. The split-cabin layout gives the driver their own space. The controls are smaller and more delicate, matching the car’s calmer energy. In short, these two sport models will drive quite differently, even though they share DNA.