Toyota MR2 SW20
Mid-engine on a Corolla budget. Three takes, all worth it.
15 reviewers · 31 videos
Reviewers strongly agree on its handling and fun to drive, but split on performance and daily drivability.
across 15 reviewers
"this car does not handle anymore it goes straight... because it makes 750 rear-wheel horsepower"
ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 3:58"At 138 horsepower and 125 pound feet of torque engine performance was less than underwhelming."
LV2PLA · ▶ 7:08"I can already tell you this one's the most comfortable."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 30:07"it is extremely difficult to work on That is one of the downsides of it because you literally have to work over the car"
The Car Care Nut · ▶ 13:50"if you really really want my advice on a car to buy that I think is almost guaranteed to appreciate this is it"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 1:22"that's a big price to pay for small two-seater even one as confident as the MR2"
MotorWeek · ▶ 6:37Performance
4.0/515 of 15 reviewerssplit“this car does not handle anymore it goes straight... because it makes 750 rear-wheel horsepower”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 3:58“This V6 MR2 is lighter and makes more power than a naturally aspirated fourth gen Supra.”
positive · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 7:04“it keeps building all the way to the red line so I really like that aspect about it”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:09Handling
4.5/515 of 15 reviewersconsensus“in this latest MR2 Toyota has raised mid-engine handling to new heights of security”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 1:43“Steering here isn't quite as feelsome as the AW11, but it's far more direct. You have more confidence.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 27:02“it's just really really satisfying but more importantly because it's so analog and so light it's actually really easy to drive”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 10:02Fun to drive
5.0/515 of 15 reviewersstrong consensus“I'm in love did I love this so much”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 16:30“it's easy it's fun I love it”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 5:36“So, if you get the chance to drive a 2GR swapped MR2, please do. It's one of the greatest experiences you'll have.”
positive · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 37:32Daily drivability
3.5/515 of 15 reviewerssplit“I can already tell you this one's the most comfortable.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 30:07“It is actually much more comfortable and quiet and refined than the Mark 1, isn't it?”
positive · Car Throttle · ▶ 12:15“it is extremely difficult to work on That is one of the downsides of it because you literally have to work over the car”
critical · The Car Care Nut · ▶ 13:50Value
4.0/515 of 15 reviewerssplit“if you really really want my advice on a car to buy that I think is almost guaranteed to appreciate this is it”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 1:22“bang for your buck it's a great car if if it's within your budget of 10K or so”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 20:20“I can't believe a car like this is 5 grand for a mid engined naturally aspirated popup headlights Toyota sports car”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 10:12Hear it in the reviewer’s words
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