Is the 2026 Toyota GR MR2 the BEST new sports car to BUY?

[@ltsWaleed]

huge respect to raitis rides for traveling all the way to 2026 to get us this review 👍🏻

[@JohnDoe-dp4kx]

A 3 years trip! Congrats! Words in the streets he'll be covering the 2028 Olympic Games next week!

[@mbc9290]

Cocaines a helluva drug

[@ltsWaleed]

@@JohnDoe-dp4kx cant wait for that!

[@PlatinumHustle]

@@mbc9290😂😂

[@ryanb8736]

He also goes back to the 80’s for the real Twinkies.

[@dandoe1620]

The design is 10/10

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that!

[@mylesthomasandfriends838]

@@RaitisRidesexcuse me, are there a lot of guys with decelopmental disabilities who love motor vehicles who drive sports cars or supercars?

[@turtlecanttreflip8205]

imo the iconic sp is better but this is pretty ok

[@mikeabraham4224]

The front wheel arches are too high

[@turtlecanttreflip8205]

@@mikeabraham4224 i like the lmp style headlights but the inside other then the recaros is so bad. what where they thinking with that blue stuff

[@omarcortes5754]

Not the biggest fan of these futuristic cars but this one looks pretty good actually.

[@RaitisRides]

It’s pretty incredible

[@largec]

You must be a fan of the old style cars, but if you don't mind me asking, why aren't you a fan of futuristic cars?....you can't be stuck in the past forever.

[@metallicafan416]

​@largec my reasoning is modern aerodynamics make vehicles all look very similar. In the past each model looked unique

[@Sheltur_0311]

@@largeci just think they look mind numbingly similar, it also looks too appealing to younger people and thus a target to steal/damage

[@u2ten]

Production version is not going to look like that!😀

[@BrknGrnd]

This car is absolutely gorgeous! Knocked it out of the park in all design aspects. I wish they keep it this way when it comes to market.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that one.

[@Lexusify.]

i believe they will water it down while still staying to the concept model, cuz that kinda looks so outrageous, and maybe also not-so production friendly model

[@elinoreberkley1643]

wait till you hit a rake in the road with that. Illegals be dropping shit all over American roads

[@rahulgunwal3097]

The interior and exterior looks phenomenal in every way.

[@tomchinigo5014]

Thanks for making the trip to Japan to bring us these cars. We appreciate it !!

[@ZillaFullBoost]

Looks amazing, but knowing Toyota it will look a lot softer. We remember the FT-1 😅

[@mylesthomasandfriends838]

Are there a lot of guys with decelopmental disabilities who love motor vehicles who drive sports cars or supercars?

[@Tritonal92]

Yeah, but there's also the Lexus LF-LC, which spawned the LC500... It pretty much remained unchanged from the concept.

[@KiraOniiChan]

I loved how the FT-1 looked like

[@mythos000000025]

Well this won't see the light of day...probably like the Mazda rx concept-beautiful car....doubt we'll ever see either one. Really car companies should pull their collective heads out of their asses and design a car that CAN be produced as is, not some museum queen. Plus who in the hell chose those color combos? Great outside...cool carbon-then corvette blue interior bits? Wth, that looks so tacky

[@sports2hedz542]

@@KiraOniiChan FT-1 was gorgeous, but on this one, the way the rear wheel arch has an angled peak well forward of the top of the arch is absolutely HIDEOUS. The rest of the car is GORGEOUS.

[@razorwired130]

Looks better than the C8 Stingray - IMO.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@metallicafan416]

Concept, we'll see what is actually produced

[@patrickd1805]

way better

[@briansullivan7574]

Ger an enginge

[@ryndrssn]

at least C8 is real, this is still far from real but we'll see

[@jhonathanknox632]

Love the design. I'm sure it will perform great. Wish it had a non-ev option. Guess I'll have to wait for Rich Rebuilds to figure out a way to LS swap it

[@RaitisRides]

It would have been great with the GR Corolla engine.

[@MatyasFadi-h4m]

@@RaitisRidesyeah

[@lavi688]

I’m seeing reports of the 300hp- 1.0 3x piston engine, mid engine. Wasn’t aware this was supposed to be to be electric

[@FrankBurgos]

They hit the nail on the head with this design

[@jasongivens7469]

Been waiting on MR2 .. love the color and the seats.. but I'm afraid the price is going to set me back to buy a Miata. I don't see why they don't just use a Corolla engine and make something look this cool affordable

[@Cardioid2035]

I’ve thought the same thing for years now..

[@juanmoreno6071]

Yeah I agree the way the interior looks screams to me expensive 😢

[@MrEShive]

lmao there gr corolla costed like 40-50k

[@FrozenPantiezzz]

Lotus emira has the right idea

[@ZimmFor3]

That’s what the Elantra type N is for

[@dr.stephenflorezdc6358]

Really do like the design! And having owned the 1st and 2nd gen MR2, I welcome their possible return! Do not want a fully electric sports car, takes the passion away. Would prefer ICE or hybrid; and right now it is beginning to appear the trade off for all electric isn’t worth it. And I know I don’t want an AWD as they feel TOO planted, and I enjoy being able to toss it around like you used to be able to do with a RWD. AWD takes some of the driving fun away as some of that “looseness” is gone.

[@Toyotamark2blitjzx110]

the modern awd cars always come with an setting to disable power to front wheels

[@dr.stephenflorezdc6358]

@@Toyotamark2blitjzx110 I am sure of that! However if I were to purchase such a car I would still be left with the added weight and complexity of the system; which can add to the maintenance. I do like and agree of marketing the car at the level of the Cayman/Boxster; just make sure it has equal if not greater performance.

[@RAAM855]

Needs to have manual option too. Not a fan of the interior being pure screen based

[@peterhauk1914]

But not to loose like those vipers.

[@dr.stephenflorezdc6358]

@@peterhauk1914 Viper had a giant v10 hung way out front. Not the same animal!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Looks great ! Love the way the wheels/tires fit the wheel wells perfectly. Thanks Joe and Lori ! 👍

[@mylesthomasandfriends838]

Are there a lot of guys with decelopmental disabilities who love motor vehicles who drive sports cars or supercars?

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Tom.

[@Wakeboardr2004]

Thank you for not saying "tyres"

[@peterjordansonthe2nd731]

​@@mylesthomasandfriends838decelopmental

[@llavero5]

The prototypes always look like this on the wheels, but the real model looks much worse because they have to leave more room for suspension travel, and they also sit further into the body. Only track cars can look like this fit with very stiff suspension.

[@dominicanstig5196]

This car with the GR 3 cylinder and a manual would be an instant buy for me.

[@novachrono2236]

3banger hahaha

[@glasseyes5844]

​@@novachrono2236F1 engines are hybrid 1.6l 4 bangers. As long as it's fast why should we care?

[@abcxyz6606]

Gorgeous Looking that. The Design is super sports car level. Big win for Toyota on this one.

[@matthewbaynes9908]

This looks fantastic - I can't wait for the final production model to come out

[@KeithL0761]

Interior is insane! Very futuristic

[@4literv6]

Looks a lot lke the already in production Chinese made 2dr ev supercar the gac aion hyper ssr cockpit. 👍🏻 Clean uncluttered design, high quality materials, nice seats no drama. That car is 176-250k U.S. what would this thing cost? Supposed to come after 2026 per toyoduh execs asked directly at the show, my guess is caterham v pricing 75-100k. Solid state cells, 300+miles of range, insane charging speed compared to today(average by then. Prob 450+hp rwd dual motors with torque vectoring.

[@RealKazukiShikimori]

I really like the way this car looks but I was hoping it would be a mid engine so we could still get a manual transmission, or at the very least be mid engine with a hybrid motor.

[@AMG-on-2nd]

Manuals are dying. There's no way around that fact. Soon the only manuals you will be able to buy will be used cars. EVs will take over the world even if it's taking a long time to get there. My only problem with this car is that we can't buy it today.

[@RealKazukiShikimori]

@@AMG-on-2nd Manuals are not really dying, just being phased out due to electrification. There more options now to buy manual than we’ve had for a while now. While I do understand electrification is our inevitable future, I stand by my original comment. I enjoy driving manual and hope it stays an option for just a bit longer.

[@AMG-on-2nd]

@@RealKazukiShikimori Dying, as in less and less new cars being designed and built with them. That’s why I said the used market is going to become your only option. I drive an R8 as my daily driver here in SoCal and I enjoy every minute of it without a manual, most of all just driving for the joy of driving with nowhere to go. But hey I understand there are many people like you who still prefer manuals.

[@davidroush1224]

@@RealKazukiShikimori I fully agree. I'm a retired scientist and techy, but electric cars are boring to me. Give me a lightweight car with a manal tranny and sweet high revving engine on a curvy country road anyday over a faster in a straght line electric car. I was hoping the MR2 replacement might be an ICE, but alas no. Looks like I am keeping my Elise for the rest of my life as it hits all my driving senses perfectly.

[@Corny5OH]

@@AMG-on-2ndDont be so sure. Toyota has long held the belief that full EV is not the future, and it looks like they might have been right. EV sales a notably down, and some manufacturers are starting to pull back on full EV commitment

[@gerardov.9716]

CONGRATULATIONS ON HITTING 1 MILLION YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY RAITI.

[@tristandejesus6298]

If this ever makes it to production, I will happily drain my life savings for it. Absolutely gorgeous

[@mattmekhaeil]

The color is awesome and the concept looks sick. Production models should definitely look exactly the same but obviously has to change. Shame this is electric hybrid would be a better fit

[@RaitisRides]

Very good points!

[@JesusGonzalez-li6hj]

Can’t wait to see the Tercel GR!!!

[@SME5724]

😮 that would be crazy … I owned a 1997 Blackhawk

[@mrgurulittle7000]

The Yaris is a spiritual successor of the Tercel, so basically we do have a GR Tercel.

[@patrickd1805]

hey watch it. i had a tercel lol

[@dutchmafiaking]

This gave me a good laugh.😄Thank you.

[@mariahensley4042]

Omg! I forget about tercel...that's a long long time ago....lol

[@BossPau]

Toyota is KING

[@j.chenmuas]

Now I have hope that the new Mr2 is going to look insane. The Mr-s looks wasnt the best but did takes some time to get use to and is it quite an amazing platform for racing. I hope they can bring that to the new model!

[@Hobbes-jf1sq]

Keep us posted on this please R. Some guy came out with photos of 2 more concept designs and the Titanium one is killer. I hope it looks like that I’ll save my money don’t care, will buy one. It looks awesome. Keep it up R, you the man!

[@roymoxley2587]

The fact that it will cost over 100,000 and probably won’t be built is just another dream

[@Aglai76]

It being an EV is a nightmare, I hope it never gets built

[@PlatinumHustle]

Looks cool for an action movie 😂

[@ZeroTempz]

Read in an article, its £633,000 which converts to ~$700,000+ usd

[@Gus.VR-qs2xc]

Its going to cost 50k to 60k

[@normzynormzy6364]

Just gonna wait for someone to crush it then buy it as salvage😂 will be way cheaper 😂

[@tylerworthington9090]

Looks good. Gonna pass on the full electric tho

[@rickvang7313]

I had a '91 MR2 Turbo back in the days. I loved it! 😍 If this concept is not changed much I would buy it even if it was EV.

[@kendrickh91]

Best looking gen.

[@4nn1h1l4t1On]

I have been waiting forever to see this car and you were the first one to do that. Thank you!

[@SteveSteneth]

Love to see you out of the country. Love the line up that you are reviewing… excellent job!!!!

[@avery4528]

“If this had a mid-engine the layout would be perfect “🤣

[@RaitisRides]

Tell me about it!

[@Vinay-yz3wd]

Mid engine battery

[@GF-mf7ml]

All EV are mid battery anyway

[@cotyl939]

I really love the looks of this. It reminds me of a Lotus from certain angles. It's always refreshing to see something other than a CUV or SUV coming to the market.

[@flusteredweasel7483]

Its electric

[@91_C4_FL]

I really like the smaller screens! It reminds me of a McLaren. Once screens loose their novelty, I hope automakers move to more reasonably-sized, HD screens. Also, that roof is just begging for t-tops lol. Thanks for covering this car.

[@FrozenPantiezzz]

Oh T tops or targa would be PERFECT for this car

[@SpacehotelMusic]

As an owner of a MK1 MR2 Supercharger for the past 20+ years, who loves sharp angles vs overly soft curves, this is a very cool proposition styling wise. Definitely has more in common with the dramatic MK1 than the Mk2 or 3.

[@thestrikingtruth7]

Looks like an exotic car. The styling is on point. Kudos to Toyota for this masterpiece.

[@careunit6939]

For the way this one is optioned it's in the 6 figure price tag range lol

[@GF-mf7ml]

Unless it make 800hp. No way I'll pay that much for 300hp, ev weight too much.

[@tyarnold4088]

An insider said it's supposed to be priced to compete with the miata.

[@careunit6939]

@@tyarnold4088 the tire / brake setup on this concept one alone runs like 10k lol

[@saloserra5711]

well in this case it is forced to start well under a 6figure price tag...

[@rzt430]

@@tyarnold4088 in your dreams fam

[@HansDelbruck53]

I always liked the Mister 2, but I've never owned one. I might have to buy one of these when they come out, even if I have to throw a grandchild or two into the payoff. I expect they'll be quite pricey, so I'm hoping the dealer will throw in a free Twinkie or three.🙏

[@davidwolf226]

I'll give a thumbs-up 👍to the Recaro seats, especially with the blue accents. Overall, this is a very exciting look at the newest generation of the MR2. I'm excited to eventually see the "on throttle" experience with this cool car.

[@landenevans4938]

This NEEDS to be the production car!

[@xentoro7861]

exceptional review as always joe. the camera was amazing as well Lori! Appreciate your guys' efforts. Keep it up!!

[@Sunyayana]

Hi Raiti. I remember watching your channel since the beginning, with the early WRX STi videos. I think you had something like 50k viewers at the time? It's amazing to see your growth and success. Keep killin' it!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being so supportive and on this journey with me!

[@edwarddejong8025]

Incredible pain job. So interesting how it changes depending on the angle. The question is will this car be priced below 75k? The original MR2 was a very inexpensive sports car (and not that good frankly). The shape from the rear is fantastic. The interior mesh would collect dust so is DOA. I wonder how radical the final product will be. Probably a lot less exciting. Sure wish companies would stop teasing us with products they don't intend to make.

[@andrewjohnson3940]

This is a pretty common misconception, the original 85-95 MR2s were quite pricey. Adjusted for inflation, the SW20 (90-95 US MY) would be about the same price as a new Corvette Stingray, around $60,000. The AW11 was about $45,000, also adjusted for inflation, so better but certainly still not what I would call inexpensive. Though, the supra was more expensive in both model generations, so if we could get that price model back, everyone would be grateful. A sub 50k MR2 would blow everything else out of the water.

[@droptopp3479]

def will be over 50k forsure especially if its all electric with new tech from toyota. The increase in making a car and just inflation in general will def make this car cost the same or more than the supra. Just look at the gr corolla, its a 40k car marked up to 50-60k. And with this car looking really good and the best tech in toyota, itll cost a pretty penny. Just look at the new typeR and integra typeS, they cost around 22-28k back then and now theyre over 45k. Every new cool sports car will cost alot, especially the all electric vehicles

[@themidnighttavern6784]

A Japanese magazine with insider sources that turned out to be pretty reliable said this thing would be powered by a 1.0 3 cyl with 120 hp. But would be super cheap, like Frs cheap.

[@GF-mf7ml]

Car dealer be like: The best I can do is 100k.

[@tsmith7146]

The original MR2 was a brilliant car. Owned one for 4 years in the 1980's and it was wonderful. The only car i've owned since that surpasses it is my current S2 Elise.

[@tujungite4914]

I think it looks phenomenal. I'm into the GR86 but this is that concept car look I like, but not overkill. With such a small engine, that's something to consider. The lighter weight will be a factor. I can't see making something like this and it's slow. Love this representation though, the lighting, color and glass top all really cool. Can't wait to see more!

[@EdwardMitchell2917]

Wow, probably the best looking car I've ever seen

[@hondamancl450]

Joe great review you're a great guy i always enjoy listening to you you're a complete car enthusiasts thank's Dave from Michigan

[@PhuShizzle]

Nice video, good-looking car! 🔥 A lightweight gas version using the GR Corolla's powertrain would be awesome

[@ferringsylveon219]

Its insane. This is definitely gonna be hard to model in SFM, Blender, and etc.

[@RaitisRides]

We will see how it goes!

[@AL_EVOz]

Thats cool that they are bringing back the MR2. This will be interesting to see what Toyota is doing. It was already awesome they brought back the Supra. All these classic import cars are coming back.

[@ualcusi718]

awesome review and that shade of blue on those Recaro seats, it's pleasing to the eyes, imo, especially in contrast to the body color.

[@officialnimblejs9028]

You never disappoint. Always bringing the hot ones!

[@BB-eb8lq]

With those size tire, I wonder who is the MR2s EV competitors are!

[@chrisgnonya]

Absolutely beautiful car now if they can put an ICE engine it.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right

[@vernonhampton6973]

It's been a LOOOOOOOOONG time since I've looked at any Toyota and thought, "...DAMN! That looks GOOD!" I hope they make it and don't soften of dull it out, a la Z4pra...

[@darrengodbee3397]

100% love everything about it especially the blue on the int of it Toyota has knocked it out of the park and the stadium too gorgeous thank you and Lori both

[@anthonnyalvaradogg7471]

I thought it was 2025, but I love how it designs the GR MR2 FT-SE

[@tsmith7146]

Fantastic design - i really like it but, as an MR2 fan and previous owner (all 3 iterations), this car is no runabout and its price bracket would be way above that of the traditional MR2 niche. Maybe a GR2?

[@MrRaggamuffin75]

SMH, I don't trust toyota. The FT-1 concept from 2014 was stunning compared to the watered down designed that is the current supra. This mr2 concept is just as stunning but unfortunately the final product won't look anything like this.

[@MustafaAmeer-xe8gg]

Agreed bro

[@jasongivens7469]

It looks awesome colors are great but if it's going electric and the price will probably be so high it will force me to buy a Mazda Miata

[@rickeelai3100]

Stunning design ! this is what i am dreaming for a future MR2 should be !!

[@mystictk4149]

This is insanely impressive, I love it Joe.

[@LanceCorporal_Waffles]

This car is pretty rad. I hope that they give us a gas powered version. Would be cool to have this in a garage next to the GR Corolla.

[@JaysPov2024]

making a mr2 electric really sucks . it looks nothing like a mr2

[@TheYellowmon02]

You lost me at ev…

[@emvee1222]

YOOOOO. I finally realized why this design looked so familiar to me. It literally looks like Jackson Storm from Cars 3 lol.

[@timlam2453]

One of the most knowledgeable car reporters/reviewers! I can tell you do your homework before you make your videos

[@alexrain1188]

Oh my God, Raity. This is incredible. I was going to wait for this car but they kept delaying it so I got a GR86 instead. But wow, just a gorgeous vehicle and you brought it to us first.

[@thedruidzmademe666]

Love it. MR2 is finally back

[@retnikbeats]

imagine having to clean that interior with the hexagonal mesh/ structure

[@reynolds354]

As a former owner of a 92 MR2 Turbo I would love to see a version of this with an ICE Turbo and 6 speed manual. Gorgeous car.

[@discob61350]

Thank you for going into the future to review this 2026 model

[@tarakelly8573]

Loving those wheels and that color! Hope your enjoying your time in Japan!

[@jeremychavez3077]

You guys are fun to watch thanks for the content :)

[@TheCookieCrisp]

Thanks for the vid! Nice over view and can't wait to buy one!

[@deepin2u]

Solid presentation and views Super excited!! This is the proper evolution of the 2nd gen Mr.2 Turbo! That 3rd generation was a huge mistake.

[@vincejones3381]

She’s stunning! Definitely going to check it out in person

[@GT-qv1gl]

The running lights wrapping around the bottom for underglow is peak design.

[@DTX_AEther_Diamond_214]

I can't help but actually see the MR2 with the rear of the car amazing work 😎

[@downhillgroovy]

loved it completely inside and out... omg its perfect

[@corvettesupercars902]

Beautiful MR2 also great Video loved the colours

[@aeronYTco]

The Recaro seats look great. They look production ready.

[@Hobbes-jf1sq]

The titanium one I was referring to was on the Automotive Press channel is thier Amy merit to their making THAT one. OMG it’s wonderful!

[@ModestMonkey]

HOW WHY DOES IT LOOK SO GORGEOUS

[@RaitisRides]

It is those fancy show lights!

[@namjanamja747]

finally straight lines and curved lines in perfect harmony that design is perfect

[@hfdewees]

Gorgeous! Can't wait to see these in production... or at least a very similar iteration.

[@arsalanz2214]

Looks stunning 🔥👌🏻 specially with this exterior color.

[@BatmanBeyond392]

Very impressive. I thought MR2s were pretty much faded out. Oddly enough, my favorite MR2 was the 88 models. The boxy look with the big spoiler with the led third break light built in. I may be ol school but I really wish they would have the option of T-tops. That would be an awesome comeback with this new Electric MR2

[@RaitisRides]

We will see how it goes.

[@ggthx]

It's not a mr2....everyone is assuming it's a MR2, but the lead engineer has already stated it is not.

[@BatmanBeyond392]

@@ggthx So you're saying that either Raitis is either lying about it being an MR2 or he doesn't know what he's talking about? And he's right there in the city?

[@ggthx]

@@BatmanBeyond392 Don't try to put words in my mouth, there is a interview with the lead engineer and designer go look it up. That interview has a lot of information indeed....

[@BatmanBeyond392]

​@@ggthxI'm not trying to do anything. I simply asked you a question. Is Raiti lying or is he just misinformed and don't know what he's talking about?

[@tkostang]

I’m glad I turned this on. Hadn’t watched a video from him in awhile and this one served as a perfect reminder about why I don’t watch his videos. I’m a big time gear head car guy….. Ratti is obviously not. The weird attempts at being creative when describing a car takes away from his videos. If he’s trolling in every single car video then my apologies. It just feels like he’s trying so hard to describe a car into something it’s not and completely loses IMO true “car guys” that have come across his channel. Maybe it’s an east coast thing…. I can’t listen to another vid because my ears threaten to go on strike. I apologize to those who love this guy that I may have offended.

[@christophercassidy1075]

Looks neat , appreciate you and all you and your wife do

[@zachreilly8266]

Car design is amazing. Love the blue interior. I’m hoping this car comes into production for sure.

[@Jry088]

That's one amazing looking car

[@1Uriahheep1]

I'm happy to see the return of the Mister 2.

[@simewood2040]

Thanks for the video. Love the design. Tell me please, do all EV’s feel like you are driving a magnet? All on. All off. No throttle feel. No brake feel? We bought one in 2022. I drove it once.

[@andrewsdelahoz5248]

Wow! This car looks stunning. It would be so refreshing if they actually bring it up to production

[@ggthx]

More then likely, if you look at the older video when this concept was first shown it had no headlights or interior. Now it does....I also am thinking this will be Toyotas new halo sports car above the Supra for the EV era...

[@aleczanderX]

I can't wait to put one next to my GR86. Such a gorgeous design!

[@ek9typer153]

The color is beautiful

[@ianmcmillan1411]

Love the colours both outside & inside... how would you CLEAN the deeper parts of that sort of honeycomb-mesh on the inside?

[@superc910]

Already want it. Now that’s a perfect design vehicle 🏆

[@Canoneosmiami]

Absolutely beautiful,sick !

[@Arv995]

Thanks for feedback

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome!

[@4literv6]

You do great ev reviews man, I for one really appreciate it! 👍🏻😎 Wish you could cover the gac aion hyper ssr, sc01 2dr ev and yangwang u9 evs. Shame China doesn't show them outside of China.