Some theorize that MR2 Spyder sales suffered because it was woefully impractical compared to the Mazda Miata. Here are some of the most popular arguments as to why the MR2 Spyder saw dismal sales: The MR2 Spyder was too darn impractical 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder interior | Rick Meyer via Getty Images There are many schools of thought on this contested subject. So why did the MR2 Spyder sell so poorly compared to its competitor? For perspective, the Spyder’s main rival, the Mazda MX-5 Miata, sold almost 80,000 units for the same years. Produced from 2000 to 2005, the Toyota MR2 Spyder sold just under 25,000 units in the U.S. The MR2 Spyder was a sales disaster 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder | Toyota Unfortunately, the MR2 Spyder wasn’t the sales success you’d think it’d be. In fact, many likened the Spyder to a less powerful, more affordable Lotus Elise.Īdd Toyota reliability, bold styling, exemplary fuel efficiency, and a starting price tag of just $23,098, and you should have yourself a smash hit. The automotive press praised the MR2 Spyder for its nimble chassis, predicable yet precise handling, and undiluted driving dynamics. And we mean less-the MR2 Spyder tipped the scales at just under 2,200 lbs.Ī 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine appropriated from the Toyota Corolla of that era generated a meager 140 hp, but that was ample thrust to make such a lean smile-generating machine a hoot to drive on highways and byways. To the extent permitted by law, Ltd does not make any guarantees or representations about this figure and is not liable for any loss or damages relating to your use of, or reliance on, this figure.The Toyota MR2 Spyder descended from a proud lineage of affordable and insanely fun mid-engine performance cars dating back to 1985.Ĭompared to the much more popular first and second-generation MR2 models, the Spyder was a focused lightweight sports car that did more with less. You should not rely on this figure without making your own independent assessment of the value of the vehicle.
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