Toyota GR new "MR2" full model change revived Will it adopt a newly developed 1.5L engine? Will it share the platform with the next "Copen"? !

Toyota will fully remodel its new MR2 coupe sports car and release it around 2025. It seems likely that “MR2” will be revived as a GR brand.

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Regarding the possibility of the release of Toyota’s new model “MR2”
1. About Toyota “SPORTS EV”
The next model “Copen” is not a light car but “Vision Copen”
Regarding the relationship between Toyota’s new “MR2” and new “Copen”
Toyota’s new model may be equipped with a high-efficiency engine
About MR2
A word from the editorial department

Regarding the possibility of the release of Toyota’s new model “MR2”

The new coupe model has already been filed with the Japanese Patent Office on September 7, 2018, and registered on March 15, 2019. Design Registration No. 1628728 A concept model that appeared at “What is 2.5 LIFE? – A Future of Everyday Life for Two and Something” held at Ginza Sony Park from Sunday, October 28, 2018 to Sunday, November 4, 2018. “La Coupe” This is most likely MR2.

Reference: Japan Patent Office

Toyota held a briefing session on its battery EV strategy, and on December 14, 2021, Toyota and Lexus released 16 models of BEV (battery EV) “bZ” series at once. The company announced the new compact 2-seater BEV “SPORTS EV” .

About Toyota “SPORTS EV”

“SPORTS EV” is a compact two-seater BEV from the “GR” brand. The design concept is so similar that it is said to be a revival of “MR2” in overseas media. Toyota has also previously announced the concept car “ La Coupe, ” which hints at the return of the MR2, and it seems likely that it will be revived as a BEV.

▼For more information, please refer to this article.

→ Toyota “SPORTS EV” may become the successor to “MR2”

The next model “Copen” is not a light car but “Vision Copen”

Daihatsu will display five concept cars at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 (sponsored by Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association) to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26th to November 5th, 2023. It was announced on the 6th. Among them, the line-up of “VISION COPEN”, which is the next model of “Copen”, is attracting attention.

While inheriting the universal style reminiscent of the first-generation Copen and the “Active Top” electrically retractable roof, this is a new compact convertible that offers ultimate driving pleasure through a combination of an FR layout and an internal combustion engine designed to utilize CN fuel. Suggest sports. The specifications are that it is not a light car model, with an overall length of 3,835 mm, an overall width of 1,695 mm, an overall height of 1,265 mm, a wheelbase of 2,415 mm, and a displacement of 1,300 cc.

▼For more information, please refer to this article.

→ With the adoption of 1.3L FR, the next model “Copen” is not a light car, but a “Vision Copen” CN fuel proposed small open sports

Regarding the relationship between Toyota’s new “MR2” and new “Copen”

Toyota’s new “MR2” and new “Copen” are both small sports cars that are not light cars. The move to increase the size of the Copen, which used to be a light vehicle, by installing a 1.3L engine is thought to be related to the MR2. The Copen can be used as a convertible car, and the MR2 can be used as a hardtop.

Furthermore, Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, sells the Copen GR SPORT from Toyota. This may be intended to revive the MR2 on a trial basis, and it is thought that the MR2 will be released by the GR brand as a sports model of the new Copen.

A rival model of the new MR2 is Mazda’s Roadster (MX-5). Since the Roadster is not a light car, there are no restrictions on size or output, and it is gaining popularity both in Japan and abroad as a more serious sports model. If this content is realized, there is no doubt that it will become a big topic.

▼For more information, please refer to this article.

→ Toyota new model Copen GR SPORT partially improved released on May 10, 2021

Toyota’s new model may be equipped with a high-efficiency engine

A multi-pathway workshop was held on May 28, 2024, and a presentation was made on the development of a new engine compatible with electrification. Among them, the new 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine has almost the same engine output compared to a conventional 2.5L engine and a 1.5L turbo engine, and is said to be able to meet strict emission regulations. It would be interesting if this compact, high-efficiency, high-output engine was installed in the new MR2!

About MR2

“MR2” is Japan’s first commercially available mid-engine car, which was sold from 1984 to 1999.

First generation AW10/11 type

Development began with President Eiji Toyoda’s belief that “In the future, Toyota could create a car that is a little bit different than conventional wisdom.”

June 1984 : Sales begin. In pursuit of low cost and mass production, we aimed to create a mid-engine car that many users could enjoy. It uses the suspension, engine, and transaxle of the E80 Corolla, and is equipped with 1.5L and 1.6L inline 4-cylinder engines. The maximum output was 130ps. Later, a 1.6L supercharger specification was added, increasing the maximum output to 145ps.
September 1989 : Production ended.

2nd generation SW20 type

October 1989 : First model change. The base model became larger with the Celica/Corona/Carina, and the engines were equipped with the 3S-GTE type, which is the same 2000cc inline 4-cylinder engine as the Celica with a turbocharger added, and the naturally aspirated sports twin cam 3S-GE type.
December 1991 : First minor change.
November 1993 : Second minor change.
June 1996 : Some improvements.
August 1999 : Production ended due to order stoppage.

MR2 successor MR-S ZZW30 type

October 1999 : Released. It is a lightweight sports car that is the successor to the MR2, and is a convertible passenger car.
August 2002 : Minor changes.
April 2007 : Production ended.

A word from the editorial department

I have talked about various things, but Toyota has given many hints about the return of the MR2 through the “La Coupe”, “SPORTS EV”, and the next “Copen”. Regarding the important engine, it is said that a new 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine will be available, which is perfect for the MR2. Combined with this engine, it will become a very attractive car model. We will notify you as new information becomes available.

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Possibility of Toyota releasing the new “MR2”

A new coupe model has already been applied for with the Japan Patent Office, filed on September 7, 2018, and registered on March 15, 2019. Design registration number 1628728. The concept model “La Coupe” that appeared at “What is 2.5 LIFE? – The daily life of two people and something in the future” held at Ginza Sony Park from October 28 (Sun) to November 4 (Sun), 2018, is highly likely to be the MR2.

Reference: Japan Patent Office

Toyota held a briefing on its battery EV strategy and unveiled a total of 16 BEV (battery EV) models in the “bZ” series, including Toyota and Lexus, on December 14, 2021. The company announced a new compact two-seater BEV model, the “SPORTS EV . “

About Toyota’s “SPORTS EV”

The “SPORTS EV” is a compact two-seater BEV car from the “GR” brand. The design concept is so similar that overseas media has called it a revival of the “MR2.” Toyota has also previously announced the concept car ” La Coupe, ” which hinted at the revival of the “MR2,” so there is a high possibility that it will be revived as a BEV car.

▼For more details, please refer to this article.

→ Toyota’s “SPORTS EV” may be the successor to the “MR2”

The next model of the “Copen” is not a minicar but a “Vision Copen”

On October 6, 2023, Daihatsu announced five concept cars that will be exhibited at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 (organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.), which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to November 5, 2023. Among them, the one that will attract attention is the next-generation model of the “Copen,” the “VISION COPEN.”

While inheriting the universal style reminiscent of the first-generation Copen and the electrically operated roof “Active Top”, the combination of a FR layout and an internal combustion engine that takes advantage of CN fuel has led to a new compact open sports car that maximizes the fun of driving. The specifications are an incredible 3,835mm in length, 1,695mm in width, 1,265mm in height, a 2,415mm wheelbase, and a 1,300cc displacement, which is not a kei car model.

▼For more details, please refer to this article.

→ The next model “Copen” will not be a light car, but a “Vision Copen” that uses CN fuel.

About the relationship between Toyota’s new “MR2” and new “Copen”

Toyota’s new “MR2” and new “Copen” are both small sports cars that are not minicars. The move to increase the size of the “Copen”, which was previously a minicar, by installing a 1.3L engine is thought to be related to the “MR2”. The Copen can be used as an open-top car, while the MR2 can be used as a hardtop, so they can be separated.

In addition, Toyota’s subsidiary Daihatsu is selling the “Copen GR SPORT” from Toyota. This may be aimed at reviving the “MR2” on a trial basis, and it is thought that the “MR2” will be released under the GR brand as a sports model of the new “Copen”.

A rival model of the new “MR2″ is Mazda’s ” Roadster (MX-5)”. Since the Roadster is not a light vehicle, there are no restrictions on size or power output, and it is popular both in Japan and overseas as a more authentic sports model. If this content becomes a reality, it will surely become a big topic.

▼For more details, please refer to this article.

→ Toyota’s new Copen GR SPORT partially improved to be released on May 10, 2021

Toyota may be equipped with new highly efficient engine

On May 28, 2024, a multi-pathway workshop was held, and the development of a new engine suitable for electrification was announced. The new engine is a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine, and it is said that the engine output is almost the same as that of the conventional 2.5L engine and 1.5L turbo engine, and it can clear strict emission regulations. It would be interesting if this compact, highly efficient, high-power engine was installed in the new MR2!

About MR2

The MR2 was Japan’s first commercially available mid-engine car, and was sold from 1984 to 1999.

First generation AW10/11 model

Development began with President Eiji Toyoda’s idea that “in the future, Toyota could have a car that’s a little different, something that defies common sense.”

June 1984 : Sales began. Pursuing low cost and mass production, the aim was to create a mid-ship car that many users could enjoy. It used the suspension, engine, and transaxle of the “E80 Corolla,” and was equipped with a 1.5L and 1.6L inline 4-cylinder engine. Maximum output was 130ps. Later, a 1.6L supercharged model was added, increasing maximum output to 145ps.
September 1989 : Production ended.

Second generation SW20 type

October 1989 : First model change. The base car became larger than the Celica/Corona/Carina, and the engine was the same as the Celica’s 2000cc in-line 4-cylinder 3S-GTE with an added turbocharger, and the naturally aspirated 3S-GE sports twin cam.
December 1991 : First minor change.
November 1993 : Second minor change.
June 1996 : Partial improvements.
August 1999 : Production ended due to a halt in orders.

Successor to MR2: MR-S ZZW30

October 1999 : Released. A lightweight sports car that was the successor to the MR2, and was an open-top passenger car.
August 2002 : Minor change.
April 2007 : Production ended.

A word from the editorial department

We have talked about a lot of things, but Toyota has been hinting at the revival of the MR2 through the “La Coupe”, “SPORTS EV”, the next “Copen”, and other models. As for the important engine, a new 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine that is perfect for the MR2 will be prepared. If this engine is combined, it will be a very attractive vehicle. We will let you know as soon as new information becomes available.

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