Here we go again! MR2 real this time?

[Rampage]

https://www.autofun.ph/news/an-mrs-c...MqlHUNDtRI0bHo

[Captain Snooze]

It is a rendering. "May" was used 5 times in the article, "likely" twice, "purported" once.
In other words, just more speculation.

[soundman98]

assuming any of it is truth, which isn't likely, if they're teaming up with suzuki, it won't be for the american market, as suzuki left a long time ago and it'd cost too much to federalize a budget sports car to compete with the 2 sports cars toyota already has in their lineup.

[The Red One]

Originally Posted by soundman98

assuming any of it is truth, which isn't likely, if they're teaming up with suzuki, it won't be for the american market, as suzuki left a long time ago and it'd cost too much to federalize a budget sports car to compete with the 2 sports cars toyota already has in their lineup.

Nit picking a bit, Toy now has 3 GR's in the line-up up here …
In Europe and Australia it also has the Yaris GR somewhat available.

But I agree the more Toy toy’s out there would be a good thing.

[tiger1964]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

It is a rendering.

Computer graphics are great, but it makes it so easy to add visual "credence" to speculation.

The styling is busy for my tastes, but that's the norm in the 21st century.

A lot to like; 2 doors, a hatch (I think), not too tall like most other vehicles, if on a Yaris platform I presume not too big.

IF I fit inside,IF they made it, IF they imported to the US, IF still in production in 2030 when I plan to replace my Boxster... yeah, something like this might be on my list of vehicles to consider.

[weederr33]

Oh goody. Another car no one can afford at the MSRP because of inflation and dealer mark ups. Cool.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by The Red One

Nit picking a bit, Toy now has 3 GR's in the line-up up here …
In Europe and Australia it also has the Yaris GR somewhat available.

But I agree the more Toy toy’s out there would be a good thing.

yeah, completely forgot about the gr corolla and gr yaris. i've mostly forgotten about them because they're both a special edition/limited run, and there's slim to no chance of most people getting one.

[The Red One]

Originally Posted by soundman98

yeah, completely forgot about the gr corolla and gr yaris. i've mostly forgotten about them because they're both a special edition/limited run, and there's slim to no chance of most people getting one.

I doubt I will ever see a GR Corolla around here in the wild. Limited editions and with our currency rates and
MSRP provincial laws for new cars pricing I suspect some of our allocations may be diverted to the U$…

At least they sure look purdy in the real pictures and not renders to dream about…

[Tcoat]

Slow news week for the clickbaits. The Best Car article they are "quoting" is a year old. The "information" in that article is eight to ten years old. This isn't news of any type but just a rehashing of speculation that goes back at least 10 years.
All in all they were looking for clicks so they could make some cash and it worked.

https://bestcarweb.jp/backnumber/348053

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Oh goody. Another car no one can afford at the MSRP because of inflation and dealer mark ups. Cool.

$75k for underpowered 4cyl mid engine

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by Teseo

$75k for underpowered 4cyl mid engine

So you're saying an overpowered or 'sufficient' powered 4cyl mid engine car is worth $75k? lol

[Rampage]

Originally Posted by Teseo

$75k for underpowered 4cyl mid engine

3 Cylinder.

[Sasquachulator]

This isnt a new rumor, nor is it that old either (probably several months ago i heard about this)

As far as i remember the rumored Daihatsu/Suzuki/Toyota collab was to create a new sports car in the Kei car class.....

So think Daihatsu Copen, Suzuki Cappucino, Honda S660 class.

Heck it might just be a new generation Daihatsu Copen/Suzuki Cappucino.

These cars would never make it to North America....They're way too small and underpowered.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

This isnt a new rumor, nor is it that old either (probably several months ago i heard about this)

As far as i remember the rumored Daihatsu/Suzuki/Toyota collab was to create a new sports car in the Kei car class.....

So think Daihatsu Copen, Suzuki Cappucino, Honda S660 class.

Heck it might just be a new generation Daihatsu Copen/Suzuki Cappucino.

These cars would never make it to North America....They're way too small and underpowered.

The clickbaits have had a new MR2 "just around the corner" for a decade. This particular version (the collab) first appeared in 2015 when the S-FR concept was announced. The sites just tack the name MR-2 onto the story because it generates clicks. It has come back with almost the exact same details a couple of times a year since then. Hell, at one point it was a confirmed joint venture with Lotus! It is persistent if nothing else.

Besides I am pretty sure Toyota all ready gave a peak at the new "MR2" and it isn't what people were wishing for.