Toyota Files GR MR2 and GR MR‑S Trademarks, Fueling MR2 Revival Speculation
The filings provide the clearest signal yet of Toyota weighing a return of its mid‑engine nameplate without constituting an official production green light.
Overview
- Applications were lodged on November 25 in Japan for GR MR2 and on November 27 in Australia for GR MR‑S, covering vehicles and parts, according to Creative Trend.
- Toyota has not confirmed a production car or timing, with any suggested 2027–2028 arrival remaining unconfirmed speculation.
- The move follows mid‑engine teasers such as the FT‑Se concept and the running GR Yaris M prototype that tests a mid‑mounted turbo 2.0‑liter with all‑wheel drive.
- Reports from Best Car point to a new 'G20E' four‑cylinder and possible AWD for a successor, though these technical claims are not verified by Toyota.
- Executive comments about a potential Celica using similar hardware underscore unanswered questions about how Toyota would position multiple mid‑engine GR models.