March 1st, 2009 | 
Author: The 1993 MR2 is an important vehicle to Toyota for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the MR2 which include Base and Turbo. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Toyota. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.
Under the Hood
The MR2 Base is equipped with a Toyota 2.2 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.
The MR2 uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the MR2 Base are 66.90 inches wide by 164.20 inches long. It sits 48.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 94.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,948 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1993 MR2’s exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 14.30 gallons.
The 1993 MR2 gets 28 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 - 22 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.
What We Think of the Toyota MR2
The 1992 model began the promise of the Toyota MR2. The 1993 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Toyota hopes that the MR2 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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