Toyota MR2 vs Lotus Esprit
Overview | |
Years produced1984-1989 | Years produced1976-2004 |
MSRP$23,965 | MSRP$94,220 |
Listings12 | Listings11 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Reviews SummaryIt’s hard to explain just how under-appreciated the second-generation MR2 is, especially in the United States. In the 1995 model year, Toyota only managed to sell 995 of these cars here, when it sold as many as 11,369 a year after the second generation was launched in 1990. It’s no wonder this was the final year of production for US-bound MR2s. It’s as if we had room for one two-seat Japanese sports car and that was it, no matter how many significant advantages the 1995 MR2 has over cars like the Mazda MX-5 Miata. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.5L 350 hp V8 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower | Horsepower350 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway21 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name3.5L 350 hp V8 |
Torque | Torque295 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower350 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space14.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight2657 lbs | Curb Weight3043 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height45.3 in |
Length164.2 in | Length172.0 in |
Width66.9 in | Width73.5 in |
Wheelbase94.5 in | Wheelbase95.3 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1984-1989 | 1976-2004 |
MSRP | $23,965 | $94,220 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | It’s hard to explain just how under-appreciated the second-generation MR2 is, especially in the United States. In the 1995 model year, Toyota only managed to sell 995 of these cars here, when it sold as many as 11,369 a year after the second generation was launched in 1990. It’s no wonder this was the final year of production for US-bound MR2s. It’s as if we had room for one two-seat Japanese sports car and that was it, no matter how many significant advantages the 1995 MR2 has over cars like the Mazda MX-5 Miata. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 350 hp V8 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Horsepower | 350 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
MPG City | 14 | |
MPG Highway | 21 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 350 hp V8 | |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm | |
Horsepower | 350 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | |
MPG Highway | 21 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.0 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 2657 lbs | 3043 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 45.3 in |
Length | 164.2 in | 172.0 in |
Width | 66.9 in | 73.5 in |
Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 95.3 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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