Super TestCar reviews - Toyota - MR2 - Spyder convertibleToyota modelsResearch Toyota OverviewFor its third iteration Toyota completely redesigned its MR2 sports car29 May 2001 By BRUCE NEWTON WITH the third generation MR2 Toyota has significantly changed the direction of its small sports car. Yes, it remains a two-seater with mid-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive, but the MR2 Spyder is the company's first car designed from the outset as a convertible and the first Toyota with a sequential shift semi-manual transmission. Significantly lighter and cheaper than its predecessor, the Spyder offers real competition to the iconic Mazda MX-5 drop-top. Model release date: 1 October 2000 to 1 March 2006 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelThe second generation MR2 was a stunning looker, but let down by an entry price that had marched beyond $60,000 by the end of its life. Three versions appeared - the coupe, the Bathurst and GT. All were powered by a mid-mounted 2.0-litre engine that produced 125kW and 186Nm. |
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