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Toyota MR2 · 2nd gen (1991–1995)

1994 Toyota MR2

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What changed

  • New tail lights and a trimmed rear wing; the Turbo gets solid side mouldings.1

What it came with

  • 2.2L four (5S-FE)1

    130 hp

  • 2.0L turbocharged four (3S-GTE)1,2

    200 hp

Transmissions
5-speed manual1,2, Automatic1,2
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive3,4
Trims
Base3,1, Turbo3,2,1
Packages
T-bar roof2,1,4, Limited-slip differential (1993–1995)1, Anti-lock brakes2

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Recalls

No recalls are listed for this year.

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

What buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

  • Sought after: Turbo All years One source so far

    Hagerty calls the 200 hp turbo the more desirable engine.1

  • Sought after: The non-turbo, as a fun car All years One source so far

    In one GRM thread, four members speak up for the non-turbo. One calls its engine torquey, one says it is less slow than its name, one calls the engine indestructible with cheap parts, and an owner of both says neither is a bad choice. One member disagrees and would buy a 3rd gen instead.5

  • Sought after: 1993 and later 1993–1995 One source so far

    In Hagerty's guide, tuner Justin Burnash picks the 1994 and 1995 for the best shifting, interior and handling, and Aaron Bunch names the 1993 Turbo, though both say condition counts for more than the year.1

Before you pay

Open the buyer's checklist

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.

Sources

  1. Hagerty (1991–95 buyer's guide)
  2. Cars.com 1993 MR2
  3. Edmunds 1991 review
  4. Edmunds 1995 review
  5. GRM forum (Learn me SW20 MR2)