TOYOTA CELICA RETURNS! NEW CONFIRMATION ABOUT CELICA FROM JAPAN!

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • Latest news from Japan's Best Car Magazine reveals that an all-new Toyota Celica will return to the global market with an all-new-engine and all-wheel-drive This is a breaking news in that Best Car Magazine staff is very sure that the nameplate has been confirmed and that prototype is on its way - maybe even to be revealed at the next Tokyo Auto Salon in January of 2025. David explains all the details of the Celica and Toyota's future goals.
    Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, engineering, and strategy. With over 35 years of engineering experience, David is able to review vehicles from unique perspectives utilizing technical and specialized methods. David is a board member and a director at AJAC (Automobile Journalist Association of Canada).
    David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean/Agile Thinking, and travels all around the world to review vehicles and teach latest engineering methods. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 387

  • @jonathanratliff4780
    @jonathanratliff4780 4 місяці тому +87

    In this day and age to see an auto maker like Toyota developing a new ice engine is refreshing indeed!

    • @anekinoo7
      @anekinoo7 4 місяці тому

      Theyre one of the few auto makers still making sedans. The big 3 in US killed all their small car sedans

    • @williamzhang963
      @williamzhang963 4 місяці тому

      @@anekinoo7 They killed sedans cause Toyota wouldn't stop making them.

    • @badboy-gn8fu
      @badboy-gn8fu 3 місяці тому

      i love ICE!

  • @coldbeerone
    @coldbeerone 4 місяці тому +137

    Scotty Kilmer will go wild 😅

    • @HaiRune
      @HaiRune 4 місяці тому +10

      Lmao immediately what I thought

    • @christopherwaits7852
      @christopherwaits7852 4 місяці тому +18

      REVVVV UP YOUR ENGINES!!!

    • @Marks.Reviews
      @Marks.Reviews 4 місяці тому +5

      Sounds exciting that the Celica is coming back. I’m also excited for the next generation sports cars from Lexus hopefully retaining that super gorgeous sounding 5L V8.

    • @HaiRune
      @HaiRune 4 місяці тому +2

      @@Marks.Reviews Lol bro they’re getting rid of v6s I don’t think they’ll have v8s again unless they’re a hydrogen car 😭

    • @JMgmkh
      @JMgmkh 4 місяці тому +6

      but he won't like the turbo.

  • @Coffee-xh4kp
    @Coffee-xh4kp 4 місяці тому +16

    1986 celica gts was my very first car in 1997 out of high school, and I loved it ( thanks mom ❤).

  • @KirkKreifels
    @KirkKreifels 4 місяці тому +51

    I saw a Scotty-Gen white Celica in an accident today. High school girl even had a heart-shaped exhaust on it 😢

    • @ljpr360
      @ljpr360 4 місяці тому +4

      That's a tragedy that won't make mainstream news.

    • @rightlanehog3151
      @rightlanehog3151 4 місяці тому +1

      Kirk, What about that fabulous Starlet? Toyota needs to get back in the affordable hatchback game ASAP. 😉

    • @jonathanratliff4780
      @jonathanratliff4780 4 місяці тому

      Poor girl I bet she was traumatized she probably loves her Celica hope she’s OK

    • @AutomotivePress
      @AutomotivePress  4 місяці тому +4

      Hey Kirk, I enjoyed your version about the Celica! Great to talk to you yesterday! Time for a collab when I'm back from Japan...

    • @THE-xp3hp
      @THE-xp3hp 4 місяці тому

      ​@AutomotivePress The Man From Japn

  • @time2maked0hnutz54
    @time2maked0hnutz54 4 місяці тому +122

    Bring it Back in a Manual Transmission PLEASE!?!💯

    • @Nachos4587
      @Nachos4587 4 місяці тому +9

      Why? So the 2 people that buy it get to go back and forth in 1st and 2nd? Or cruise on highways in 4th or 5th? Or to have something to do with their hands while driving?

    • @georgejuricb2974
      @georgejuricb2974 4 місяці тому +8

      6-spd with proper "Stiff" coilovers with manual adjustment, no electronic dampers. Proper bolstered seats and 8k max rpm.❤

    • @Murphy007
      @Murphy007 4 місяці тому +2

      Oh I agree .

    • @simon.templar9998
      @simon.templar9998 4 місяці тому +3

      They don’t sell!!

    • @Phi.D.888
      @Phi.D.888 4 місяці тому +3

      Best theft prevention

  • @CKPHH
    @CKPHH 4 місяці тому +18

    Mr2 , Celica, Prelude….and more 😇 Gotta be saving until these come out and hopefully pick one up 😍 feel like the early 2000 again

    • @LoneWolfSparty
      @LoneWolfSparty 4 місяці тому +3

      The Japanese makes are restoring the feeling, the American automakers have lost their way

    • @CKPHH
      @CKPHH 4 місяці тому +1

      @@LoneWolfSparty Vtec just kicked in yos, Joke aside, I’m feeling like it’s their strategy to leave us craving and wanting something so bad then finally giving us what we missing 😬

    • @daivietnguyen7289
      @daivietnguyen7289 4 місяці тому +1

      Life is wonderful indeed !!! 👍👍👍

  • @sammyt3514
    @sammyt3514 4 місяці тому +6

    The 5th gen Celica (especially the turbo AWD version) was one of my all time favorite cars, both in terms of looks and performance/ability, and this new version seems to inspired by that golden oldie. Looking forward to seeing how close to this rendering it will look like in real life.

  • @thinker2328
    @thinker2328 4 місяці тому +29

    Toyota is on 🔥!!

    • @ev0wat
      @ev0wat 4 місяці тому

      lol.

  • @rms492
    @rms492 4 місяці тому +12

    Well of course since the Prelude is coming back this makes sense. Im very interested!

  • @ChicagoBulls2007
    @ChicagoBulls2007 4 місяці тому +4

    So freaking excited. I still love my S185 all tracs, 2004 GtS and GR Supra but been waiting for a new Celica for almost 20 years. Can’t wait :)

  • @raycordero01
    @raycordero01 4 місяці тому +3

    Yesssss!!! AWESOME News!!!! I still remember the 1st generation od the Celicas…… late 80’s and early 90’s which was the one that I like the most…
    You are awesome sir!!! Thank you for your hard work always sharing the best information since you are japanese and speak the language! That’s a huge blessing! I wish I could speak it too! And Thank you for your hard work and sacrifice traveling to Japan to take the factory tours and collecting the information DIRECTLY from the sources, like Toyota, Lexus and others….
    I can’t wait to see and hear what you are going to share with us regarding to your next visit to the Tahara Plant, at Aichi, Japan for the Lexus IS500 (that I bought it), and other models like the 4Runner, Lexus GX550, etc…
    God Bless You!!!

  • @colbyscott9822
    @colbyscott9822 4 місяці тому +4

    If the Celica (especially if it's in GT4 trim), MR2, S-FR. and Land Cruiser come to fruition, Toyota is going to be taking big shots across the bow of other manufacturers.

    • @LoneWolfSparty
      @LoneWolfSparty 4 місяці тому +1

      The American makes have lost their way with regards to affordable sports cars and quality compact cars/sedans that are at a good price point.

  • @rightlanehog3151
    @rightlanehog3151 4 місяці тому +5

    David, While I welcome the return of the Celica and MR2, I am particularly intrigued by the Starlet. According to the extensive research I have conducted, the Starlet was last sold on this continent 40 years ago. This means it is really overdue for a comeback. With its winning combination of 67 hp engine, 52 mpg Highway rating and rear wheel drive layout, the Starlet must have been the inspiration for the famous Corolla GT-S/AE-86 which followed a few years later. Finally, let's not forget about the 'Miata-fighting' S-FR, Toyota has been promising that for nearly a decade.🤩

  • @MR3DDev
    @MR3DDev 4 місяці тому +4

    This is great news. I bought an FRS years ago because I always wanted a Celica as a kid and as an adult I could not find one in good condition.

  • @Outdoor_MED
    @Outdoor_MED 4 місяці тому +7

    Always liked the iconic Celica

  • @cpawp
    @cpawp 4 місяці тому +8

    I'm waiting for a new MR2, midengined, open roof... plse...

  • @akinumber1
    @akinumber1 4 місяці тому +5

    So, it’s celica all trac?

  • @Marks.Reviews
    @Marks.Reviews 4 місяці тому +2

    The Starlet was sold in Australia, before discontinuing its sale and then replacing it with the Echo now Yaris.

  • @brianbelmont4100
    @brianbelmont4100 4 місяці тому +4

    I had an 80 Celica. Would buy this new one ❤

  • @trevorsutherland5263
    @trevorsutherland5263 4 місяці тому +3

    This makes me very happy as my first car was a 1984 Supra, which as any JDM-head knows, was based on the Celica at that time. When Acura brought back the Integra I was happy and considered it, but the limitation to a 4-door (and its rather unattractive rear proportions) had me pass on it. A Celica coupe that is a real 2+2 and with a manual transmission option would get my money.

  • @dealman3312
    @dealman3312 4 місяці тому

    Celiac looks simple like the 90s, I love it.
    And Look at that MR2! 😳
    New BMyota Supra looks so beautiful , especially in that grey

  • @kevininsiam
    @kevininsiam 4 місяці тому +1

    👍 would be a beautiful dream to see the return of the toyota celica on the road again so many people been waiting for this day, the return of a beautiful car is just the dream we all want.

  • @danielfitzgerald4089
    @danielfitzgerald4089 4 місяці тому

    Some many good memories with Celica going all the way back when my parents bought their 1st Toyota 1978 Celica hatchback. Hot car into the 80's. Excited!

  • @soupistasty5
    @soupistasty5 4 місяці тому +1

    I wish the new engine was a 2.2-2.4 L engine, rather than 2.0 L since there are/ have been so, so many 2.0 L 4 cylinder engines over the years. Let's say a 2.4 L, 4 cylinder engine not only would allow for more HP and torque; but it would remind us of the engine that used to power the old Honda Prelude back in the 1990s. Can u imagine the power and torque that the GR engineering crew could squeeze out of 2.4 L with all the newest tech?!

  • @bghoody5665
    @bghoody5665 4 місяці тому

    100% Toyota developed + 100% ICE = 100% excellent. Also excited for the MR2.

  • @John-kx3ng
    @John-kx3ng 4 місяці тому

    I had 2002 Toyota Celica and absolutely loved it! Bravo to Toyota for keeping cars and niche ones at that!

  • @ManCaveStudio
    @ManCaveStudio 4 місяці тому

    Thank you, Toyota for not giving up on the ice. This is exciting.

  • @tommiller12345
    @tommiller12345 4 місяці тому +2

    A Celica model from the late 80s or early 90s offered AWD as I recall. I hope it has a manual transmission.

  • @DementedDistraction
    @DementedDistraction 4 місяці тому

    Hopefully they aren't too conservative with the styling, the Celica has always had a pretty unique visual language for its segment, so I'd like to see that carry through to this new version.

  • @RO49569
    @RO49569 4 місяці тому

    Something that’s not boring? FINALLY!

  • @joshfinley9662
    @joshfinley9662 4 місяці тому

    Had a Gen 5 with popup lights in my early 20s. Beautiful car and wonderful memories. But times have changed, this is just old tech, high powered sports EVs are the way of the future.

  • @GTAYLOR1972
    @GTAYLOR1972 4 місяці тому +2

    Its surprising that they are not putting a hybrid in it.. But that is exciting- also with that new 2 liter Turbo it makes me wonder if they are looking at deploying that across the range as an option for people who are not fully on board even with Hybrid? I could see that being deployed in the Camry and the Rav 4- as I am sure that it will have enough power for both of those vehicles... To be honest I have often wondered if at some point they would offer the 2.4T in the Camry as a TRD model?

    • @rightlanehog3151
      @rightlanehog3151 4 місяці тому

      I think they will need to keep the Camry 100% Hybrid to keep CAFE space for all those gas guzzling 4X4s they just introduced.

  • @logan777777
    @logan777777 4 місяці тому +1

    Cannot wait for the new Celica had mine for 25 years and can’t part with it. Will buy the new one at the drop of a hat. counting down the seconds.

  • @daivietnguyen7289
    @daivietnguyen7289 4 місяці тому

    I truly love this all out offensive from Toyota !!! It’s truly a blessing to all Toyota fans !!! Just don’t make us waiting for long !!! 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @elfishcoder7287
    @elfishcoder7287 4 місяці тому

    It is so cool what Toyota is doing. I can't wait for this car, I hope it releases with a manual transmission.

  • @captainjosue
    @captainjosue 4 місяці тому

    I own 2 Celicas and I absolutely love them. This makes me soooo happy.

  • @jjacob25101
    @jjacob25101 4 місяці тому

    That's great news, and the rendering looks nice. Also the other vehicles. I really like the new Camry SE.

  • @Hessam101
    @Hessam101 4 місяці тому +3

    If Toyota makes a simple, reliable, analog car, i vieve it will sell well. Cars have become too expensive and less reliable.

  • @Jiggysaw
    @Jiggysaw 4 місяці тому +1

    Think the 2.0L turbo will pair nicely with the hybrid drive train for the NEW RAV4????

  • @averageguy1261
    @averageguy1261 4 місяці тому

    I had a celica supra... loved that car.

  • @williamfrench9973
    @williamfrench9973 4 місяці тому

    Don’t know what’s going on up in Canada - but in the U.S. we always pronounced it sell-i-ka with emphasis on first syllable.

  • @tuomasholo
    @tuomasholo 4 місяці тому +1

    My good friend in college had the All_trac turbo. I couldn’t afford it then, but I’ll get one now.

  • @MrRensan404
    @MrRensan404 4 місяці тому

    Celica, my first car in America. It had a manual shifter. Can’t wait for the new one tocome.

  • @peethasaccent
    @peethasaccent 4 місяці тому +3

    If it comes back I hope it does look like the rendering here with cleaner look than the new Supra.

  • @Nemesis74racer
    @Nemesis74racer 4 місяці тому +1

    With Toyota's trend these days, what you're telling me is I should get myself all hyped for an $43K plus $5K dealership mark up for a 1.3L turbo vehicle?

  • @julessiflinger6846
    @julessiflinger6846 4 місяці тому

    I had a 78 coupe celica and a 83 lift back loved both great cars.

  • @fs5243
    @fs5243 3 місяці тому

    Bring back the liftback Celica!!! My 95 has been awesome over almost 30 years!

  • @craig357
    @craig357 4 місяці тому

    Icons don't die. They live on. The Celica is an example.

  • @TopHatGent
    @TopHatGent 4 місяці тому

    I hope it will be more reliable than my 23 4runner. just at 14k and rolling off the lot it had a bad headlight, front differential and now has some sort of metal to metal suspension squeak. Back in 2014 my toyotas had ZERO issues. Please toyota get the quality back to where it was and make it have an AWD option.

  • @THE-xp3hp
    @THE-xp3hp 4 місяці тому

    Yes Thank You Toyota❤❤ My first car was a 7th gen gt Celica in Red

  • @TimeshiftsApocalypse
    @TimeshiftsApocalypse 4 місяці тому

    I still love my 7th Gen GT. But I'm in my mid 30's and just sad this didn't happen 10 years ago.
    my relationship with the 7th gen is complicated. it's so unbelievably slow, but it handles so well in the mountains that evry time I drive it I love it all over again. I've been trying to get myself to part with it for years now, but I just can't.
    its frustrating really.

  • @rockywymer26
    @rockywymer26 4 місяці тому

    I can't wait to see the new celica. I love the superas too .

  • @stevenweiss2148
    @stevenweiss2148 4 місяці тому

    Big fan of the original Toyota celica. 72 73. Although it was based on the Toyota Corona it was special

  • @kdpwt
    @kdpwt 4 місяці тому +1

    Is it rear wheel drive? From the looks of the engine it looks like it might be. My questions is why don’t they put this engine into the mr2?

    • @deliriofranjeadodl
      @deliriofranjeadodl 4 місяці тому

      Mr2 would likely have a powerplant it can share with lotus

  • @ting196
    @ting196 4 місяці тому +1

    Well I hope it's Lean, Clean and a little bit Mean. 😃

  • @frankkrause9174
    @frankkrause9174 4 місяці тому +1

    Toyota make me happy ❤

  • @infinityeight8705
    @infinityeight8705 4 місяці тому

    I love my celica!! - been driving them for the last 23years!
    (On my second one 😂)

  • @pm6613
    @pm6613 4 місяці тому

    Coming back in 2 to 3 teats? Hopefully it has a gas engine, manual, non turbocharged option, and looks as good as the pics.

  • @TRDboi85
    @TRDboi85 4 місяці тому

    Nice looking Prius coupe.

  • @Murphy007
    @Murphy007 4 місяці тому +2

    Fantastic car .

  • @dtna
    @dtna 4 місяці тому +1

    The sales of japanese sporty coupes always puzzles me. After two years, sales always "nose dive", despite a major freshening. And sales never recover. Toyota needs to keep the production line running. Be it the BRZ or Supra.. Both their sales are now in a downward pitch. I think they only sold 500 Supras last year. Toyota is smart not jumping in on the EV bandwagon like FOMOCO. But Toyota is in the business of manufacturing and making money on selling cars, not putting incentives (discounting) on car sales. But they tend to just throw money at cars when sales are soft.

  • @meditateandchillwithgani9526
    @meditateandchillwithgani9526 4 місяці тому

    I can only imagine how much would be the dealership mark up for this car.

  • @d4fmx
    @d4fmx 4 місяці тому

    David, your videos are amazing. i would love to discuss car details with you. i currently have a GR Yaris and a 1998 ep91 Starlet GlanzaV so the starlet excites me. thank you for all the great info, i might make my way to tokyo auto salon next year. i have not been since 2020.

  • @jeffmorse645
    @jeffmorse645 4 місяці тому

    My first car was a hand-me-down 1977 Celica GT from my parents. It was called the same in the US as Japan "Sell-eh-Ca" not "Sell-EE-ca"

  • @KevinMcCloskey-j8m
    @KevinMcCloskey-j8m 4 місяці тому

    As a former owner of an 82, 86, and 2000 Celica GT-S, third is great news. If they only make a convertible! I just hope they don't take the same route as the 2000 where the interior was a sea of hard plastic. Even the sunroof was a plastic material. Im betting it will be in the 40-60K range.

  • @kidsTab-ci2oo
    @kidsTab-ci2oo 3 місяці тому

    I see lots of Camry in the front end, so if there is a maybe 4 door version the revival of Camry Celica?

  • @NunyaBusIness-tl1ev
    @NunyaBusIness-tl1ev 4 місяці тому

    Small car with LARGE Displacement is an ideal Celica. 2.5L in a lightweight car is perfect for a Fuel MPG Sports car. (Toyota Crown Engine)

  • @nchia
    @nchia 4 місяці тому

    My personal favourite was the 4th Gen hatchback.

  • @wayneh1562
    @wayneh1562 4 місяці тому +4

    the "Supra" started off as a Celica

  • @markallen2984
    @markallen2984 4 місяці тому +6

    Without a M/T there is no point to a new Celica as far as I am concerned

    • @markallen2984
      @markallen2984 4 місяці тому +1

      The rendering looks kinda like a Camry coupe to me.

    • @jonathanratliff4780
      @jonathanratliff4780 4 місяці тому

      It’s all just renderings they haven’t even released anything on this

    • @Fabulousprofound168
      @Fabulousprofound168 4 місяці тому +2

      Same… god help us if Toyota puts a CVT in it 😢

    • @fortheloveofnoise
      @fortheloveofnoise 4 місяці тому

      ​@@Fabulousprofound168I wish we could van automatics/CVTs

  • @frederickmfarias3109
    @frederickmfarias3109 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your info.

  • @viborajaguardeluz1647
    @viborajaguardeluz1647 4 місяці тому

    Toyota's motion ❤

  • @deepcow
    @deepcow 4 місяці тому

    I hope it’s not just offered in a hybrid like The Crown.

  • @CarlosMartinez-rx9vk
    @CarlosMartinez-rx9vk 4 місяці тому

    So it will be replacing the GR86 I assume since it will so similar in size?

  • @elvisrodriguez5118
    @elvisrodriguez5118 4 місяці тому +1

    Can’t wait, although I’m not a huge fan of that render design

  • @corpuzone
    @corpuzone 4 місяці тому

    Looks like a mustang from the rear quarter panel. But nice it has dna of Lexus in the front too with a hint of Prius 👍

  • @jpdoc5722
    @jpdoc5722 4 місяці тому +1

    2.0L Turbo4? ( like is200t, nx200t?)

  • @dr.noir27
    @dr.noir27 4 місяці тому +7

    I hope it won't be another BMW rebranded as a Toyota!

  • @noelsaw
    @noelsaw 4 місяці тому

    Speaking of sports GTs can we please get a side by side comparison of your new LC 500 and SC 430?

  • @GRcamry21
    @GRcamry21 4 місяці тому +2

    Awesome

  • @617michel
    @617michel 4 місяці тому

    If they make it available with retractable top? I’m in!

  • @remyche8768
    @remyche8768 3 місяці тому

    Wonder if the engine is going to better then the gt16

  • @aeronYTco
    @aeronYTco 4 місяці тому

    Toyota seems to be bringing back the old-school cars before the electrification age kicks in. Is this a good news or better to wait for Toyota’s solid-state batteries?

  • @michaelsmith9308
    @michaelsmith9308 4 місяці тому +1

    If the FJ mini Hooper, Celiac and MR 2 arrive in the USA, Ford, Buick, Jeep, and Chevrolet will have to cancel their car vehicles. Jeep already cancelled their Renegade upon seeing the FJ cruiser mini Hooper out of FEAR:)

  • @darrenc5563
    @darrenc5563 4 місяці тому

    The Celica was “alright” at best as a sports car. I can’t anything Toyota could make that would be a better overall value than the GR86, best car for the price.

  • @marcog6470
    @marcog6470 4 місяці тому

    Doesn’t the new Prius have a 2.0 4 cylinder

  • @operationgetthugs232
    @operationgetthugs232 3 місяці тому

    Best Web magazine indulges wild rumours.

  • @briancrystal415
    @briancrystal415 4 місяці тому

    I don’t understand why Toyota did not just put the Celica name on the GT86.

  • @b3ni079
    @b3ni079 4 місяці тому

    I have 5th gen, and it's the best

  • @Kevin-si1es
    @Kevin-si1es 4 місяці тому +3

    Looks great hope it comes back to the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 and in manual as well

  • @garyclark6747
    @garyclark6747 4 місяці тому

    Unless Toyota wants to squander on carbon credit purchases they’re going to have to at least have a mild performance hybrid to erase the turbo lag and increase city MPG. A six speed manual will help the highway speed MPG too end. 🤔

  • @minlou4639
    @minlou4639 4 місяці тому

    I need that car!

  • @DrWonderEyes
    @DrWonderEyes 4 місяці тому

    This could be my next car.

    • @stevenweiss2148
      @stevenweiss2148 4 місяці тому

      My next car could be a 1965 Plymouth valiant slant 6 found in a barn

  • @Cavemol5823
    @Cavemol5823 4 місяці тому

    I would be interested in one for the US if not ev . V6 but probably tubro though . 2026?😊

  • @remyche8768
    @remyche8768 3 місяці тому

    That engine would be perfect for the gt86

  • @TLCHobbies
    @TLCHobbies 4 місяці тому

    This sounds like a bummer... Toyota should put the Yaris/Corolla GR-Four's entire engine and drivetrain into the Celica as a true successor to the ST205 GT-Four.

  • @brightbright6768
    @brightbright6768 4 місяці тому +1

    It should come in hard top convertible.

  • @jjfordingpoursoulstudios8581
    @jjfordingpoursoulstudios8581 4 місяці тому +2

    I wish the Starlet was coming to North America. We need more hatchbacks dammit!

    • @rightlanehog3151
      @rightlanehog3151 4 місяці тому

      I wish the Starlet was coming BACK to North America. We had it for a few years 40 years ago.

  • @joebrito2066
    @joebrito2066 4 місяці тому

    I wonder if Honda bringing back the Prelude prompted Toyota to bring back the Celica.

  • @rickjames5998
    @rickjames5998 4 місяці тому

    I ll believe it when we see it.