Second Generation Models (MkII)

3.2 Second Generation Models (MkII)

The first MR2 MKII (s/n 00001) was built in Sagamihara
plant in January 1990 (as a 1991 model year automobile).

The 10th digit of the VIN identifies the model year of the car,
M=91 N=92 P=93 R=94 S=95 T=96.

It appears that the "Number" of the car doesn't mean much. There are
reports of 93 model years cars from 1/92, #171 in 3/92, #52 in 8/92,
#223 in 11/92 and #965 in 11/92.

Please note: This was in here from before but I do not believe
it to be accurate. If anyone has any facts about this, let me know.
The mix of Turbo and NA cars is about 80% Turbo, 20% NA through 1993, after which production of NA cars basically stops (drops to around 10 cars per month, for worldwide distribution!)

1991
Number Sold In US: 11,211
Recalls:
1) Steering wheel crash test failure,
VIN # SW22M, SW22N-0000001 to 0059265 and
SW21M, SW21N-0000001 to 0017719
2) Air conditioning expansion valve could malfunction,
reducing efficiency
VIN # SW22M, SW22N-0000001 to 0076191 and
SW21M, SW21N-0000001 to 0019446
Price 1991: $14,898 ($18,228 Turbo)
Current Price (2/98): $8000 NA; $9000-10000 Turbo
Notes:
Introduction of MkII MR2. Introduced with 130hp, 4 cyl,
16 valve, normally aspirated engine and optional 200 hp, 4
cyl, 16 valve turbocharged powerplant. All new
mechanicals. Driver side airbag. New body style.Turbo car
has strut tower bars front an rear (lower as well, at the rear).
Turbo cars available with sunroofs, T-roof and "plain" roofs.

1992
Number Sold In US: 6,188
Recalls:
1) Steering wheel fails to meet federal standards for
crash protection. Affects 26,396 1991-1992 cars
VIN # SW22M, SW22N-0000001 to 0059265 and
SW21M, SW21N-0000001 to 0017719
2) Air conditioning expansion valve could malfunction,
reducing efficiency
VIN # SW22M, SW22N-0000001 to 0076191 and
SW21M, SW21N-0000001 to 0019446
Price 1992: $16,048 ($19,378 Turbo)
Current Price (2/98): $8000 NA; $9000-10000 Turbo
Notes:
No notable changes.

1993
Number Sold In US: 2,917
Recalls:
1) Air conditioning expansion valve could malfunction,
reducing efficiency
VIN # SW22M, SW22N-0000001 to 0076191 and
SW21M, SW21N-0000001 to 0019446
Price 1993: $18,368 ($23,998 Turbo)
Current Price (2/98): $10,000-13,000 NA; $12,000-15,000
Notes:
Suspension upgraded and retuned (stiffer springs,
lengthened trailing arms) Normally aspirated engine
receives upgrade to 135hp. Synchros in 5 speed gearbox
improved. Wider tires, new 15" ("square" spoke) wheels.
Larger brake rotors. Larger throttle body, retuned throttle cam.
Rumored as last year of production. <20 Turbo cars available
without T-Top roof.
Last year of sales in Canada

1994
Number Sold In US: 908
Recalls: None.
Price 1994: $22,538 ($31,561 Turbo)
Current Price (2/98): $14,000-17,000 NA; $15,000-18,000 Turbo
Notes:
Features a color keyed front air dam, redesigned rear
fascia (no more honeycomb), and a new rear spoiler.
Suspension equipped with multistage struts for better
ride. Passenger side airbag introduced. Steering wheel
10 mm smaller (370 mm versus 380 mm). Doesn't say "MR2"
in the middle of steering wheel any more. Rumored as last
year of production (again). No turbo cars avialable without
T-roof. Japanese model available with traction control and
in dash 4" TV.

1995
Number Sold In US: est. 356
Recalls: N/A
Price 1995: N/A
Current Price (2/98): $14,000-19,000 NA; $15,000-22,000 Turbo
Notes:
No notable changes known. Redesigned CD player.
Introduced in early 1995. Not available in CA, MA, CT?
Last year of production for U.S. Continued production through
1996 for other markets. Power package standard on non-turbo car.
Reinforced strut towers.

1996
Number Sold In US: 0.
Number sold Worldwide: est. 1000
Recalls: N/A
Price 1996: N/A
Current Price: N/A
Notes:
No notable changes known. Not available in U.S. Available
in Europe, Asia, Australia? Likely to be the end, worldwide.