Toyota MR2 Roadster 1999–2003 car dimensions: 3885 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1240 mm high. Unladen weight is 975 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 90 litres.
The two-seat cabin has sport bucket seats with fabric trim as standard and leather as an option. A leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, power windows with driver auto-down, power door locks and mirrors, and a four-speaker AM/FM cassette/CD audio system are fitted. Air conditioning is standard in some markets and optional in others. Cruise control comes only with sequential manual transmission models. Dual front airbags and ABS are standard. No advanced electronic driver aids appear.
Cargo space totals 90 litres with lockable compartments behind the seats. Front storage is minimal and overall luggage room is tight for a two-seater roadster.
The vehicle is not designed for trailer towing and no towing capacity is listed. Maximum payload is 250 kg including occupants and luggage. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is offered, as this is a lightweight sports roadster unsuited to work use.
The cabin feels sporty with supportive bucket seats that hold well during cornering and offer good space for taller drivers thanks to the long wheelbase. Leather-trimmed steering wheel and aluminium pedals add to the focused feel. A wind deflector keeps the open-top experience calm with little buffeting even at higher speeds. Soft-top operation is simple from the driver's seat and includes a heated glass rear window. Optional leather and air conditioning refine the basic but practical two-seater layout.
Fuel economy combined 38.2 mpg with 48-litre tank.
Full service every 20,000 miles or 24 months. oil check every 10,000 miles or 12 months.
Standard dual front airbags with pretensioners and force limiters.
ABS with ventilated discs all round standard.
Side impact beams and crumple zones standard.
Limited-slip differential standard on many markets.
The 1.8-litre engine runs on regular unleaded and returns solid economy for a sports car, with a combined figure around 38 mpg in European testing. The tank holds 48 litres for decent range between fills.
Servicing is straightforward with long intervals. A full service comes every 20,000 miles or two years, plus a simple oil and filter health check at the halfway point. Parts stay affordable and the engine needs little beyond routine care if the pre-cats are watched on earlier cars.
Safety kit centres on dual airbags, seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, ABS and a rigid body with side beams plus front and rear crumple zones. The structure meets high offset crash standards and includes a collapsible pedal and steering column. Later SMT versions add stability and traction control.
Living with the car means checking soft-top condition and fluid levels regularly. Storage is limited to a front compartment and lockable bins behind the seats, so pack light. The mid-engine layout and light weight make it easy to place on the road day to day.
Length 3885 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1240 mm, Wheelbase 2450 mm (MR2 Roadster 1999–2003)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota UK media press release.