Comments on: Toyota MR2 Back from the Dead?

By: JakeHT

JakeHT — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:54:54 +0000

I still have a Mk1 MR2 (Mica Blue T-Bar). Still in pretty good condition though sadly off the road at the moment as I can’t justify running at because I only live 1 mile from work! Always wanted a Supercharger – the one shown looks pretty cool. Just thinking about MR2s makes we want to get mine back on the road! I think I quite like the idea of a new hibrid MR2 – though never been too keen on the Mk3 styling, so hopefully they’ll do something a bit different.

By: kingtoy

kingtoy — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:13:16 +0000

I guess we will have to wait and see about this rumor, I don’t put much weight to it. Right now the only car I am looking forward too is the new Lexus. This whole concept sounds like a contradiction in terms. I will just stick with my AW11, thank you.

By: Mr.L.J. Nordvik

Mr.L.J. Nordvik — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:59:53 +0000

I fear a hybrid MR2 would appeal to precious few buyers.It would be too impractical for politically correct motorists looking for something “sporty”,and not involving enough for enthusiasts looking for a proper sportscar.Splitting it into two separate concepts;a basic,light weight MR2 with a conventional driveline and a sporty two-door coupé version of the Prius however makes a whopping big bundle of sense to this highly opinionated Toyotaku.

By: Harrison

Harrison — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:56:20 +0000

Well, Lotus already buys 2ZZ and Camry engines for their cars, so it would be interesting to see the partnership go the other way.

By: bert

bert — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:58:28 +0000

Toyota and Lotus collaborated on the first MR2, it would only be right that they partner up on the next gen, if there is one!

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:39:15 +0000

A hybrid MR2 is utter nonsense. You can’t mix the purity of a small, responsive mid-engined sports car with the overwrought, overhyped and under performing snake oil of a hybrid system.

By: Mr.L.J. Nordvik

Mr.L.J. Nordvik — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:33:03 +0000

Not keen on a hybrid sportscar myself.Not very engaging to drive.Light weight is the key.They did,as I understand,learn a lot about light weight materials and how to keep down the cost of using such materials in the development of the LFA.Maybe the key lays there.Or perhaps they could enlist the consulting services of Lotus’ engineering department? Toyota and Lotus seems to have a very good colaborative relationship going,why not extended it further?