"Our spies have captured this intriguing Toyota undergoing high-speed testing. Its mid-section plainly suggests that this is a mid-engined test mule, possibly an eventual replacement for the current MR2, which will be discontinued in the crucial U.S. market next year. But while the doors are plainly borrowed from the current MR2, just look at how much wider apart the wheels are than on the current car. The wheels themselves also appear to be much larger than any that could be accommodated by the current car. All this points to a larger mid-engined sportscar and that would give Toyota the opportunity to address one of the most pressing concerns over the current MR2, which is the near absence of reasonable storage space anywhere in the car. This would also be an opportunity to do something about the fiddly roof mechanism.

On a more futuristic note, some sources claim that the replacement MR2 could become part of Toyota's commitment to offer a full range of petrol/electric hybrid cars. With a relatively lightweight structure, the performance and economy benefits could make a petrol/electric hybrid uniquely appealing. "

 

Toyota seems to handle so freakin much.

All new 06 Tundra w/V8 hybrid (possible turbo diesel, and heavy duty varients)
06 GS
06/07 LS
06 IS
350Z like competitior
new $100k supercar
new flagship
new engines
performance hybrids
redisigned Camry/ES/Avalon
new Tacoma (4runner/GX)

$350+ F1 team
IRL racing
probable entry back into WRC and LeMans


now a new MR2, does Toyota have some sort of engineering limitations?

I'm glad Toyota hasnt forgotten just how important the MR2 is.

 

 

The MR spyshots look like the current MR on steroids....

 

I thought that Toyota was killing off the MR-S and Celica?????

 

I believe that's for the US Market (at least for the MR).

 

I've always like the MR-2 Spyder. Lightweight and nimble, with available SMT transmission, in MR setup too bad the 135hp or so just doesn't quite cut it. Luckily Power Enterprise, Top Secret, and other companies have various force induction possibilities for it.

btw I don't fit in the MR-S in a drivable position.

 

It is clearly driving another cars stuff. Many car companies do this. Though it looks great wide.

Globe is right. 135hp is anemic, even for 2300lbs. Should have offered a factory turbo like the Tc.

 

Looks more aggresive than the current mr-s. I like it!!!

 

they should sell it here, hopefully.

 

Looks like a nice little roadster

 

Even with all the coverup, it looks kind of good.

 

I believe the tC has a TRD supercharger, not a turbo....but your point is well-taken.

 

That is f^^cking ODD.

Looks kinda bad-***...Wonder what will come of it...Maybe it's a mule...But for what?

 

anyone else think its just a widebody mr2? If you look at it it looks just like the veilside mr-s body kit in many respects. By the way, the mr-2 is a blast to drive, and If it was turboed it would be near perfection and be able to smoke almost anything out there. It would be the same idea as the lotus elise right now.