15. Toyota MR2
Back in the mid-80s, Toyota shocked the automotive world by introducing the MR2, a small mid-engine sports car. It delivered a great performance and superb road holding at an affordable price. However, in those days, people considered Toyota to be a dull manufacturer of economy models without any interesting cars.
But the MR2 changed all that since it was totally different from any other Toyota models. In fact, it appealed to those fans of spirited driving and dynamic handling. They presented the first generation MR2 in 1984.
It featured 1.5-liter and 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines they mounted centrally behind the driver. The motor was between the cabin and rear axle, which gave this little car fantastic handling.