Toyota Hints at Return of Celica/MR2

[Snaeper]

https://www.motortrend.com/news/toyota-previews-next-generation-celica-mr2-gr86-supra/

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.

 

[05XR8]

Yeah, there’s been chat about Mazda and Toyota working on the RWD platform.

Mazda 6! Straight-six, that is...

Oh, is that all? :rolleyes:Lawd...

www.gtplanet.net

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…

Straight-six and rear-drive for next Mazda6 - carsales.com.au

Mazda’s flagship passenger car to take on a BMW powertrain configuration

www.carsales.com.au

 

[Snaeper]

Yeah, there’s been chat about Mazda and Toyota working on the RWD platform.

Mazda 6! Straight-six, that is...

Oh, is that all? :rolleyes:Lawd...

www.gtplanet.net

From an article in the thread

Straight-six and rear-drive for next Mazda6 - carsales.com.au

Mazda’s flagship passenger car to take on a BMW powertrain configuration

www.carsales.com.au

It'll be interesting to see if the Celica (and possibly Corolla) merge with the Mazda 3 as well.

 

[deththrasher]

Great news

 

[05XR8]

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.

 

[Keef]

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.