Last updated: October 10, 2026. This page was rewritten to correct earlier information that presented a 2026 MR2 as an upcoming model.
Quick answer: There is no 2026 Toyota MR2. In January 2026, Toyota confirmed it is developing a new mid-engine sports car, which may revive the MR2 name, but it is in an early development stage and is likely several years away from production.
What Toyota Has Confirmed
In January 2026, Toyota Gazoo Racing President Tomoya Takahashi confirmed that Toyota is working on a new mid-engine sports car. According to reports from Carscoops and others:
- The project is in the first of four development stages, which typically takes four to five years.
- A production version is likely to debut in the early 2030s, not in 2026.
- It is expected to use Toyota’s new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is being designed to work with hybrid systems.
Will It Be Called MR2?
Not officially. Toyota has filed trademarks for names including “GR MR2” and “GR MR-S,” which suggests the MR2 name could return, but Toyota has not announced a name.
We previously published a page that treated a 2026 MR2 as an upcoming model. That was a mistake, and we have replaced it with this fact-based version.
A Short History of the MR2
The original Toyota MR2 arrived in the mid-1980s as an affordable mid-engine two-seater. Toyota sold three generations, ending with the MR2 Spyder convertible in the mid-2000s.
Sports Cars You Can Buy Now
If you want a fun, affordable sports car today, consider the Toyota GR86, the Mazda MX-5 Miata, or the 2026 Honda Prelude.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toyota MR2 coming back in 2026?
No. Toyota’s new mid-engine sports car is still in early development.
When will the new MR2 come out?
Reports point to the early 2030s, but Toyota has not announced a date.
