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Toyota's Vice President Has Announced The Return Of The Celica
Key Highlights
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Toyota officially confirms the Celica's comeback after 18 years.
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Announcement made by Executive VP Yuki Nakajima at Rally Japan.
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The Celica may debut as a concept at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon.
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Potential revival of Toyota's "three brothers": Celica, Supra, and MR2.
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Gazoo Racing lineup expansion hinted by Chairman Akio Toyoda.
After years of rumors and speculation, Toyota has officially announced the Celica's return. Executive VP Yuki Nakajima revealed the news at the Rally Japan event.
The Celica, a key part of Toyota's lineup from 1970 to 2006 across seven generations, might return soon. Unconfirmed reports suggest the eighth-generation model could debut at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon. However, it may initially appear as a concept rather than a production-ready car.
After 18 years since the last Celica, Toyota has officially announced its revival. Although rumors circulated last year, there was no confirmation until now.
The announcement coincides with a recent episode of Toyota’s anime series GRIP, where a whiteboard displayed future sports car plans, including the Celica Mk8. The list also featured the Supra Mk6, GR86 Mk3, MR2 Mk4, and GR GT3. This whiteboard appeared alongside Master Rugu, a key character in the show.
Toyota hasn't officially confirmed the new sports cars, but reports suggest an expansion of the Gazoo Racing lineup. Chairman Akio Toyoda has expressed enthusiasm about reviving the "three brothers"—the MR2, Celica, and Supra.
With the Celica's return, potential updates to the GR86, and hints of an MR2 revival, Toyota appears poised to reignite its sports car legacy.
Verdict
Toyota's confirmation of the Celica's comeback marks an exciting chapter for sports car enthusiasts. With potential updates to the GR86 and hints of an MR2 revival, the brand is set to revive its iconic lineup. This move reaffirms Toyota's commitment to blending heritage with innovation, promising a thrilling future for its Gazoo Racing division.
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