Toyota introduced the second generation of the MR2 in 1989 for the 1990 model year and continued the story of its mid-engined sporty vehicle with an even more exciting model than its predecessor, and it was not just about the power.

After the failure of Fiat X1/9 and the Porsche 914, Toyota tried its muscles with a mid-engine, light car, sports car for the masses. It was the first-gen MR2, launched in 1984.