The MR2 made its return to Toyota's lineup in 2000, following a five-year absence from the market. Unlike its previous rendition, the 2000 MR2 was a full convertible and lacked the 200-horsepower, turbocharged engine. Instead, the MR2 Spyder came with a 138-horsepower, 1.8-liter engine mounted behind the seats. The MR2 Spyder carried over into the 2001 model year with the same 1.8-liter engine under its hood.
The 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder has a timing belt, and Toyota recommends replacing it every 90,000 miles or 72 months, whichever comes first.
