Toyota MR2 (1984–2019)

Background

The Toyota MR2 is a two-seater sports car which was manufactured and marketed by Toyota from 1984 until 2007 over three generations. It was the first Japanese rear-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive production car and was sold around the world. The first generation (W10) was produced from 1984 to 1989, the second generation (W20) from 1989 to 1999, and the third generation (W30) from 1999 to 2007.

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Specification

Produced: 295,000 units
Engine: Gen 1 (AW10/AW11): 1.5-1.6L I4 NA/supercharged; Gen 2 (SW20): 2.0-2.2L NA/turbo I4 (up to ~220 hp JDM turbo); Gen 3 (ZZW30): 1.8L I4 (138 hp)
Power: 220 hp
Weight: 975 kg
Fuel: gasoline
Displacement: 1.6–2.2 L · 4 cyl
Fuel economy: 20–26 mpg combined — EPA 1985–2005

Still on UK roads

6,793

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2014 ▼ 61% since 2014 2025

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Notes

First mass-produced mid-engine car from a Japanese manufacturer, 3 generations (1984-2007). Third generation sold as 'MR2 Spyder' in the US and 'MR-S' elsewhere. ~295,000 units across all generations.

Production years