Toyota Hints at Return of Celica/MR2

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I hope the Celica returns as a Prelude competitor. FWD and/or Hybrid AWD, with a "GR-Four" Turbo AWD top trim.

I just want a reliable, sporty interior liftback coupe. Give me the Camry powertrain in a smaller car just like the old Celica GT's used to do.

Save the turbo AWD (and its insane insurance rates) for those who can afford it and dont nullify the GR-86.

The MR2 (GR2?) Is interesting. Would be neat as a celebration of their Le Mans efforts. Turbo I3 Hybrid Roadster or possibly even full electric.

Im gonna post my theory about the next gen Supra:

Toyota is going to partner with Mazda on a new RWD architecture.

Reasoning: Toyota has insisted on the Supra being I6. BMW has indicated the Z4 is likely dead, and future partnerships on the project are murky. So... who else has an I6? Well, well, well Mazda! A scrappy company who already has a working relationship with Toyota and is in their backyard.

I suspect the two will partner for a new RWD architecture to underpin the upcoming Mazda Rotary coupe, Supra, Lexus IS, RC and possibly GR-86 and maybe even the MX-5.

All tin-hat-wearing theory at this point, though.
 
Yeah, there’s been chat about Mazda and Toyota working on the RWD platform.

From an article in the thread
According to Car and Driver, Mazda’s new mild-hybrid inline six will produce up to 350hp (260kW) and could also power the next-generation Lexus IS sedan and RC coupe.

The move would be the latest step in the blossoming relationship between Mazda and Toyota…
 
It'll be interesting to see if the Celica (and possibly Corolla) merge with the Mazda 3 as well.
Shoot. If they worked on a rwd Mazda, it would be all the 323 feels. Not to mention Toyota thinking of the shooting brake 86. A joint rwd Mazda3/Corolla wagon would be righteous.
 
Years ago there was talk that the SF-R and ND Miata were related but it turned out the SF-R was a modified Daihatsu platform which made more sense anyway. Still, the potential exists for this partnership to spawn several different models on several platforms.
 
Shoot. If they worked on a rwd Mazda, it would be all the 323 feels. Not to mention Toyota thinking of the shooting brake 86. A joint rwd Mazda3/Corolla wagon would be righteous.
Oh, I didn't mean to get you that excited.

I wouldn't even begin to wish for a RWD Corolla/Mazda3/Celica. I was anticipating FWD-biased cars.

I'd like to see a liftback Celica with the Camry's hybrid powertrain. I just want a commuter car in a track suit with bolstered seats and a semi-practical body style.

I think a RWD Celica would be way too close to the GR86 and I don't want that to have to die.
 
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Oh, I didn't mean to get you that excited.

I wouldn't even begin to wish for a RWD Corolla/Mazda3/Celica. I was anticipating FWD-biased cars.

I'd like to see a liftback Celica with the Camry's hybrid powertrain. I just want a commuter car in a track suit with bolstered seats and a semi-practical body style.

I think a RWD Celica would be way too close to the GR86 and I don't want that to have to die.
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This was also back in February of this year. From the ScionbaruBreezFrees thread. ;)
That’s interesting.
 
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The new MR2 was already sort of confirmed for some time after 2026 from the other MR2 thread


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This was also back in February of this year. From the ScionbaruBreezFrees thread. ;)
Im gonna be pretty disappointed if thats the direction they go.

Anything that hits the US with the engine might as well add $5k dealer mark up to it.

I just want a spiritual successor to the 5th/6th gen Celicas with the Prius powertrain and some spirited chassi tuning.

I dont want to DD "because Racecar!" With the insurance, maintenance and rigamaroll that comes with it.
 
Man, just make it an entry level 2+2, 190bhp/1000kg and 250bhp/1050kg. Higher performance GR(MN) models of GRMN 325bhp/1150kg, GR 400bhp/1200kg.
 
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