The Toyota MR2 was sold in the U.S. from 1984 to 1995. The MR2 was originally envisioned as an economical car that also be fun to drive. It eventually evolved into a sports car that was smaller and more affordable than the Toyota Celica.
Lightweight and equipped with rear-wheel drive, the MR2 was popular among driving enthusiasts. It also featured an unusual mid-mounted engine. The most remarkable feature of the MR2 was the nimble handling, with some drivers comparing it to that of a high-priced supercar.
The MR2 is popular for racing and has become somewhat of a collector's item.
The MR2 was discontinued in the U.S. in 1995, though it remained in production and sold overseas for a decade more. A spin-off, the MR2 Spyder, was sold in the U.S. beginning in 2000, but that has been discontinued as well. Rumors have circulated about a new MR2-style car, and Toyota has been spied testing a mid-engine sports car, but for now a new MR2 is simply speculation.
