Toyota’s 450-hp GR Yaris M Concept hits a development snag, but the mid-engine monster isn’t out of the game just yet.

As such, many folks would think that a contemporary MR2 doesn't make sense in a Toyota Gazoo Racing lineup comprising the recently upgraded GR Yaris, GR86, GR Corolla, and GR Supra.

The Toyota MR2 was a Mid-engine, "Runabout," 2-seater (MR2) sports car that went through three generations between 1985-2005. For 21 model years, 17 in the U.S. specifically, the MR2 filled a ...

More: Next-Gen Toyota MR2 Could Launch In 2026 With Sleek Looks And GR Power The Celica (1999-2006) and the MR2 (2000-2007) were in production at the same time, so there is some correlation in ...

While Glasgow’s 6G47 V6 came from a Mitsubishi Pajero, it ain’t the same one as in your dad’s SUV. His was heavily built and given a big old turbo, so it made gobs of power and torque.

However, Toyota then decided that such a design would be too similar to the GR Yaris and has instead opted to make the new MR2 a low-slung, two-door sports car, just like its predecessors.