ROAD TEST
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Even though Toyota has elected to install its own graphics
and theme to the Supra’s infotainment system, its BMW
iDrive roots are nonetheless readily apparent. Although
that’s not a bad thing, of course, given that iDrive remains
one of the better suites currently on the market.
The 8.8in dashtop-mounted display is clear and easy to
read, despite seeming slightly angled away from the driver.
The graphics are slick and the rotary controller mounted on
the centre console means it’s easy to interact with on the
move. The touchscreen can also be used to jump between
m e n u s , a l th o u g h d o i n g s o i s b e st l ef t fo r w h e n st a ti o n a r y.
The handsome roster of standard features includes
satellite navigation, DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity
and Apple CarPlay. Supra Pro models gain a wireless
phone-charging pad as well as a head-up display and a
premium 12-speaker JBL audio system to replace the
standard 10-speaker set-up.
z The configuration of the digital instruments with its
central rev counter makes for a more easily readable
display than that of the Supra’s Z4 counterpart.
z Sport mode is accessed via a large button on the
centre console. Drivers can configure their own
custom setting via the Individual drive mode.
z There’s a strange cover that projects out over the
top of the wireless charge pad. It makes retrieving
your phone a bit trickier than it needs to be.
Multimedia system AAAAC