Another Toyota MR2 rumor is floating around

Here at Toyota of Orlando, we love to sit back with the popcorn and watch the rumor mill churn. And we especially love it when the rumors surround bringing back much-loved icons like some of the popular sports cars in Toyota’s past – namely, the Toyota MR2. This iconic coupe was a popular ride back in the 80s – 00s era, and with good reason. It was a unique mid-engine design that offered power but also fuel economy; it was also sporty and small, making it a ton of fun to drive.

Is the Toyota MR2 headed back to Toyota of Orlando?

However, to our chagrin, the Toyota MR2 was retired back in 2007 and we haven’t seen it since. Imagine our excitement, then, when we hear rumors that it’s coming back a la Supra – redesigned, retuned, and ready to hit the road. Here are the details!

• Supposedly, Toyota wants to bring the Toyota MR2 back to market. If you recall, back in 2017 there was a statement made by Tetsuya Tada, chief of Toyota Gazoo Racing, about a future performance-based group of cars called the “three brothers”. So far we have the Orlando Toyota 86 and Toyota Supra, so it wouldn’t be out of the question to assume that the MR2 could be making its grand return.
• According to rumors, Toyota is looking for a partner on the project similar to how they partnered with Subaru for the 86 and BMW for the Supra. If what we’re hearing is true, they want to partner with either Lotus or Porsche.
• The new Toyota MR2 would harness hybrid power under the hood – specifically, plug-in hybrid power. It would be mid-engine again, with a 2.8L or 3.0L V6 engine that would offer anywhere from 345 horsepower to 395 horsepower.
• Pricing would kick off at around $43,900, making it even more expensive than the current Toyota Supra models at Toyota of Orlando.
• Aesthetically, the rumors claim that this revived icon will look similar to the Toyota Alessandro Volta concept, which featured a sleek and modern sports car. However, this concept was designed back in 2004, so we don’t know how much weight this one holds.
• Supposedly, this iconic sports car would be returning to market in 2024, which means it would already have to be in development to meet the timeline.

We truly don’t know what to expect from this rumor – it may be just that and disappear in a few months with nothing coming to fruition. We’ll just have to wait and see!

However, if you need to get your sports car fix, come on down to Toyota of Orlando. We can get you behind the wheel of the new Toyota 86 or Toyota Supra so you can see which of them meets your drive time needs!

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Our Orlando Toyota dealership is located just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall at 3575 Vineland Road. Come see us in person, or call! We can get you more info and schedule your test drive over the phone at (407) 298-4500. Additionally, you can shop online 24 hours a day!

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