Toyota is secretly testing the MR2 with this wild mid-engine
The concept features a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine currently under development January 10, 2025 09:16 Toyota showed off a prototype GR Yaris equipped with a mid-turbo 2.0-liter engine in Tokyo. The wild concept is combined with a racing version of the GR Yaris that competes in the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race. Toyota's 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon lineup also includes Land Cruisers and desirable classic models. Toyota made a big appearance at this year's Tokyo Auto Salon, showcasing a rich product lineup that includes everything from rally hatchbacks to desert off-road SUVs. One of the highlights is a mid-engine hatchback prototype that could double as a test bed for the rumored MR2 sports car revival. At first glance, the Toyota GR Yaris M concept looks like a souped-up version of the road-going model, complete with different wheels, a carbon fiber rear wing and camouflage wrap. However, a hole in the tailgate reveals a huge difference from the standard GR…
New Toyota MR2 rumored to launch in 2026 with 400 horsepower and all-wheel-drive fun
Discussions about the long-rumored next-generation Toyota MR2 are getting more detailed and widespread New rumors suggest Toyota is about to produce a 400-horsepower AWD MR2. These details are different from what we've heard in the past, but may prove to be true. There are some clues that Toyota does have the ability and interest to build a new MR2. Petrol fans are always chasing more driver-focused cars, and one that has always been at the top of their wish list is the long-discontinued new generation Toyota MR2. After years of speculation about its return, the latest rumors suggest Toyota may finally be doing more than just brainstorming. Sources say they have finalized the engine, drivetrain layout, and possibly even a production date. If these rumors are true, we could see a 400-hp all-wheel-drive MR2 as early as 2026. To be fair, rumors have been swirling ever since the MR2 ceased production 17 years ago and the third-generation model was retired…
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