What is the Toyota MR2?
The MR2 is a compact, two-seat sports car with a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. It was Toyota’s first production car with a mid-mounted engine, giving the company a small sports car with a distinctive layout. The position of the engine behind the seats left little room for passengers, but helped define the MR2’s focused character.
Toyota made the MR2 across three generations. The first (AW10/AW11) ran from 1985 to 1989, and the second (SW20) from 1991 to 1995. The third (ZZW30) began in 2000. The US model years listed for it run through 2005; the UK listing runs from 2000 to 2002.
Engines and power
The MR2 evolved from the original angular sports car into a larger second-generation coupe, then an open-top roadster in its third generation. Engine choices varied by market and year. US versions used petrol engines from 1.6 L to 2.2 L, while the UK versions listed for 2000 to 2006 used a 1.8 L petrol engine.
How economical is the Toyota MR2?
The lowest listed UK consumption is 7.4 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The US EPA’s best combined rating is 26 MPG, with the lowest listed figure expressed as 9 L/100 km. These figures use different market-specific procedures and are not measured on identical terms.
The MR2 is listed in the United States from 1985 to 2005, while UK figures cover 2000 to 2006. Its mid-engine layout set it apart in Toyota’s range and remained central to the car’s identity.
Questions and answers
How many MR2 generations were there?
Three: the first ran from 1985 to 1989, the second from 1991 to 1995, and the third began in 2000.
What engine sizes are listed for the MR2?
The US range covers petrol engines from 1.6 L to 2.2 L. The UK listing has a 1.8 L petrol engine.
What is the MR2’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The UK figure is 7.4 L/100 km on NEDC. The US EPA figure is 26 MPG combined, also shown as 9 L/100 km.
