Our Review of the 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Base
The 2001 MR2 Spyder is an important vehicle to Toyota for the convertible market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the MR2 Spyder which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Toyota. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.
Performance
The MR2 Spyder Base is equipped with a Toyota 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.
The 2001 MR2 Spyder's normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 12.70 gallons.
The MR2 Spyder uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
MR2 Spyder Base Statistics
The MR2 Spyder is 153.00 inches long, 66.70 inches wide, and 48.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 96.50 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $23,585, with an invoice cost of $21,342. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
The standard warranty period for the MR2 Spyder is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2001 MR2 Spyder gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 25 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.
In Summary
The 2001 model year was unsuccessful for the Toyota MR2 Spyder. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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