THE Toyota MR2 roadster has always been a head-turner, but now its street impact is set to soar with a new body styling kit. The open-top two-seater is given a more muscular, lower profile with the addition of the three-part kit, a dedicated Toyota accessory.

The kit comprises front spats, side skirts and rear bumper extensions, all matched to the car’s body colour. Their impact on the car’s styling enhances its compact design, extending the lines and curves of the bodywork.

The mid-mounted 1.8-litre VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) delivers 138bhp and will power the lightweight MR2 from rest to 62mph in eight seconds, en route to a top speed of 131mph. There is a choice of six-speed manual gearbox or Sequential Manual Transmission (SMT). With SMT, clutchless gearshifts can be made using the gear lever of Formula One-style buttons on the steering wheel.

The new styling kit is £850 painted and fitted. On-the-road prices for the MR2 are £17,000 (manual version) and £18,500 with the SMT gearbox. roadster has always been a head-turner, but now its street impact is set to soar with a new body styling kit. The open-top two-seater is given a more muscular, lower profile with the addition of the three-part kit, a dedicated Toyota accessory.

The kit comprises front spats, side skirts and rear bumper extensions, all matched to the car’s body colour. Their impact on the car’s styling enhances its compact design, extending the lines and curves of the bodywork.

The mid-mounted 1.8-litre VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) delivers 138bhp and will power the lightweight MR2 from rest to 62mph in eight seconds, en route to a top speed of 131mph. There is a choice of six-speed manual gearbox or Sequential Manual Transmission (SMT). With SMT, clutchless gearshifts can be made using the gear lever of Formula One-style buttons on the steering wheel.

The new styling kit is £850 painted and fitted. On-the-road prices for the MR2 are £17,000 (manual version) and £18,500 with the SMT gearbox.