The Toyota SW20 MR2 (also known as the MKII MR2) is regarded today as a '90s Japanese classic, and you could say it has rightfully earned its status. It is the second generation of the Toyota MR2 made ...
Over the past few years, I've noticed a somewhat upsetting trend. People in their 20s seem to be less and less interested in cars. While they can notice a nicely modified vehicle, they won't be ...
If you're in the market for a mid-engine sports car, buying new is pretty pricey. Even the latest Porsche Cayman starts north of $50,000. On the used market, though, you have quite a few affordable ...
Think back to the last time Toyota released an affordable, mid-engined, turbocharged, rear wheel-drive sports car. In fact, think back to the last time any Japanese manufacturer attempted such a ...
Considering its resemblance to the Ferrari 348, the second-generation Toyota MR2 (or SW20) isn’t totally undeserving of its “poor man’s Ferrari” nickname. Writing it off as such, though, glossed over ...
Toyota's know-how when it comes to building well-sorted cars is up there with the best of them. Back during the 1980s, when small sports cars were gaining popularity at lightning speed, Toyota ...
When Toyota released its second generation MR2 in 1990, the car was widely criticized for its sphincter-puckering handling characteristic. Some of the world motoring press called it "snap-oversteer", ...
Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...
Again, we stumble on what many prefer to call “the poor man’s Ferrari” but this time we’ll learn a bit about this car’s dark side. Take an in depth look at it and you’ll probably discover the MR2 is ...
The likes of Toyota's second-generation MR2 is among an abolished breed. It was built to satisfy supporters of having fun. Its available CT26 turbocharger wasn't there to make up for any of the 2.0L's ...