Verdict
B
BHP
138 bhp
0–60
7.9 s
Top speed
130 mph
MPG
32 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$13,000
Strengths
- Sub-1000 kg roadster - mid-engined honesty
- 5MT or single-clutch SMG (avoid)
- Cheap entry to mid-engined motoring
Weaknesses
- 1ZZ-FE oil consumption is the killer
- Pre-cat break-up pre-2003 can wreck engine
- Cabin tiny - golf clubs only
Notable tech
- Third and final MR2 (UK called Mk3 - global name MR-S / Spyder)
- 1ZZ-FE 1.8 NA petrol
- Mid-engined RWD roadster
- 5MT or 5SMG single-clutch automated manual
- 2003 facelift addressed pre-cat issue
Common issues
- 1ZZ-FE oil consumption (TSB)
- Pre-cat fragmentation pre-2003
- Convertible roof rear-window cracks
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across W30's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.8 NA 1ZZ-FE
BHP138
Torque171 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT / 5SMG