Toyota confirms return of the iconic Celica

After years of speculation, Toyota has officially announced the return of its legendary Celica nameplate. The confirmation came during a public event at Toyota Stadium, held alongside Rally Japan, where Toyota’s Executive Vice President, Yuki Nakajima, made the exciting revelation.

The announcement caught many by surprise. When Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda was asked about the possibility of a new Celica, he tactfully redirected the question to Nakajima.

Nakajima, in a candid response, said, “To be honest, there’s no sign of it right now. However, many within the company are eagerly anticipating Celica. So … I’m not sure if it’s okay to say this in a public forum, but we’re bringing back the Celica!”

The Celica, a Toyota icon from 1970 to 2006, went through seven generations before being discontinued. Reports suggest that the eighth-generation Celica might make its debut as early as 2025, potentially at the Tokyo Auto Salon. However, it’s expected that the first reveal will likely be a concept car rather than a production model.

Interestingly, Toyota may have hinted at this revival earlier through the GRIP anime series, where a teaser featured a board listing future sports cars, including the Supra MK6, Celica MK8, MR2 MK4, and GR 86 MK3.

With the Celica’s return and rumors of other iconic sports cars like the MR2 making a comeback, Toyota seems committed to reviving its golden era of sports cars. Enthusiasts worldwide are hopeful these plans come to fruition.

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