Toyota MR2 AW11
Mid-engine on a Corolla budget. Three takes, all worth it.
15 reviewers · 29 videos · 6 hours watched
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.
across 15 reviewers
"visibility in this car is absolutely incredible it really is picasso's goldfish bowl in here"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 6:35"for Street use it's just a little bit too bumpy and stiff"
Zygrene · ▶ 17:26"But if you want something that is again similarly priced but feels far more special and unique... then you go with the AW11 MR2."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 37:04"the supercharged MR2 begins at $16,400. Our car was loaded and tipped the price sheet at just over 19,000."
MotorWeek · ▶ 8:58Performance
4.0/515 of 15 reviewersstrong consensus“0 to 60 was a very fast 6.5 seconds on our 30° day.”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 3:26“it still doesn't have a very good power to weight ratio and I think the 0 to 60 time is advertised uh around low to mid 8C range”
Zygrene · ▶ 13:57“With a glorious 8200RPM redline, this MR2 is a perfect example of a relatable and attainable project car.”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 0:00Handling
4.5/515 of 15 reviewersstrong consensus“my favorite part about the car is actually literally just the steering. It is so alive and talkative.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 29:39“the initial turn in just feels so so precise and when you get off when you let off the throttle a little bit mid Corner the rear end just swings around um very nicely”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 23:36“this thing is about as go-kart as a road car gets. And a big part of that is it feels like your bum is the pivot point for the direction of the car.”
positive · ReDriven · ▶ 3:21Fun to drive
4.5/515 of 15 reviewersstrong consensus“the whole car feels dainty and alive if it wants to he wants to talk to you it wants to you know once the dance”
positive · Overtake Films · ▶ 15:48“I think out of all the cars that weigh under 2400 lb this might be my favorite handling wise”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 33:51“nothing new feels as deliciously engaging yet as completely approachable and just as fun to drive as the MR2.”
positive · ReDriven · ▶ 38:55Daily drivability
3.0/515 of 15 reviewerssplit“for Street use it's just a little bit too bumpy and stiff”
critical · Zygrene · ▶ 17:26“At 65 mph, this thing is turning about 4000 RPM... it's drone-y in here.”
critical · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 6:09“Actually, quite a bit. It's almost like a miniature NSX in terms of the cockpit view. You know, the NSX being inspired by the F-16. And I actually have more leg room here.”
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 20:08Value
3.5/515 of 15 reviewerssplit“But if you want something that is again similarly priced but feels far more special and unique... then you go with the AW11 MR2.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 37:04“the supercharged MR2 begins at $16,400. Our car was loaded and tipped the price sheet at just over 19,000.”
critical · MotorWeek · ▶ 8:58“would i buy one considering they're 15 grand for a good one now probably not”
critical · Mat Watson Cars · ▶ 15:05Hear it in the reviewer’s words
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