Toyota Stirs Rumors Of Toyota Celica Revival

However, the following year saw the downfall of the Celica when the ST185’s successor, the ST205, was introduced. The car was difficult to set up, and the team improperly modified the restrictor for the turbocharger. In turn, WRC disqualified Toyota in the 1995 season, giving the late Colin McRae his first and only drivers’ title in the Subaru Impreza. The Toyota team was suspended for the 1996 season, while the 1997 season saw the entry of the Toyota Corolla instead.

It would be a treat to see the Toyota Celica make a return after an incredible run in the rally world. After all, Akio Toyoda Toyota’s ex-CEO and current chairman, said he would like to see the nameplate’s revival. However, he also pointed out that it’s up to Toyota CEO Koji Sato to give the green light for the project.

If this happens, the Celica will join the GR86 and GR Supra in the automaker’s lineup of sports cars. A fully electric model isn’t far-fetched, given that Toyota has started touching on electrification globally.