More Toyota MR2 Rumors. Quit Playing, People

Listen fam, here at Toyota of Clermont we like to keep things newsworthy and professional. But, that doesn’t mean we won’t dabble in the occasional internet rumor or two. After all, oftentimes they aren’t entirely off base or wrong for that matter. Take the Tundra rumors, for example. Rumors had been circulating for months about the hybrid twin-turbo V6 drivetrain and that’s exactly what we got. Not to say you should believe every single rumor out there, but some of them do, in fact, hold water.

Now, this latest rumor, we’re not so sure. As you probably well know, there have been countless rumors surrounding the possibility of a Toyota MR2 return. Akio Toyoda is quoted wanting to turn the 86 and Supra duo into a triumvirate of sportscars and a third model has yet to be determined. A new slew of rumors seems to suggest that a new MR2 is closer than we think. Or is it? Follow along with us at Toyota of Clermont for more details right here.

But, Seriously. A New Toyota MR2 Would be Sick

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. It’s with that sentiment that we should approach these rumors. Truly, a new Clermont Toyota MR2 would be enough to make any one of us jump for joy. But, like we said, too good to be true. But, before we draw conclusions, let’s look at what we know so far and add this new rumor. So far, we know:

• Toyota is aiming to have three mainstay sports models on its lineup.
• The MR2 is a popular nameplate for Toyota and a likely candidate for the position. Its unique mid-engine design is ripe for experimentation.
• Toyota made headlines with its future BEV plan. However, they only announced the bZ4X as a current production model. It’s possible that a Clermont Toyota MR2 BEV could be in the works. It’d be one hell of a way to expand the EV lineup.

Now, for the current rumors. They come from a Japanese website called Spyder7 that publishes pieces related to automotive news. Here’s what the piece discusses:

•  A large component of this piece is that the new Clermont Toyota MR2 could be a collaboration vehicle. This is fairly sound given the fact that Toyota’s only other 2 sports models are both collaboration projects. The 86 with Subaru and the Supra with BMW. However, the piece claims that the partnership candidates are Lotus and Porsche.
• While it sounds ridiculous on its face, let’s think for a moment why Toyota would want to partner with these 2 companies. Not only are they acclaimed sportscar manufacturers, but they also specialize in mid-engine vehicle architecture. Toyota partnered with BMW for the Supra because of their expertise with inline 6 engines, why wouldn’t they partner with modern craftspeople to more accurately revive the MR2?
• The piece, while sounding a little too specific, also levels that the new Clermont Toyota MR2 will use plug-in hybrid technology mated to a 2.8 or 3.0-liter V6.
• Allegedly, the new MR2 will look similar to a 2004 Geneva Motor Show concept called the Toyota Alessandro Volta.

All in all, these rumors could be totally bogus. But, don’t count it out just yet. Toyota works in mysterious ways and you never know. Thanks for tagging along with us at Toyota of Clermont for this new Toyota MR2 news. See you next time!

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