Toyota MR2 prototype spotted testing at Fuji Speedway
A heavily disguised prototype resembling a mid‑engine sports coupe was observed undergoing development testing at Toyota's Fuji Speedway in Japan. The low‑slung two‑door vehicle features GR Yaris‑style headlights and tail‑lights, aggressive bumpers, flared wheel arches, a front splitter, a swan‑neck rear wing and large side air intakes, suggesting a mid‑mounted engine.
Analysts speculate the prototype could be a revived Toyota MR2 or a next‑generation Celica. Unlike earlier MR2 generations, the test mule appears to employ an all‑wheel‑drive system derived from the GR Yaris M Concept, with torque distribution that can send up to 50% of power to the front axle. Reports indicate the drivetrain may use Torsen limited‑slip differentials on both axles, and it is unclear whether a manual transmission will be offered alongside an eight‑speed automatic.
Entities: Fuji Speedway · GR Yaris M Concept · Toyota MR2 · Toyota Motor Corporation