Toyota Developing Mid-Engined AWD Sports Car, Likely a New MR2

Toyota has form with the MR2 nameplate, and the combination of mid-engine layout and all-wheel drive suggests this isn't a straight revival but something more ambitious in its engineering brief. The AWD element is worth sitting with — it's an unusual choice for a lightweight sports car and hints that Toyota may be chasing a broader performance envelope than the original ever targeted. That said, 'years away from production' is doing a lot of work here, and concept-stage projects at this distance have a habit of changing shape considerably before they reach a showroom. For now, this is a signal of intent from a manufacturer that has clearly decided sports cars are worth investing in again.