Toyota It has always been synonymous with reliability and efficiency, but also of passion behind the wheel. Models like Celica, MR-2 and supra They built a lineage that still awakens emotions among Japanese sports fans.
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In recent years, however, Toyota’s catalog had been reduced in this field. With the GR supra saying in its final edition Edition and the GR86 as the only accessible standardmany feared that the brand would definitely leave the path of sports.
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But new internal reports, leaked by Japanese magazine Best Car Webthey have turned on the illusion again: Toyota would be working on a new generation of the supra and in the Renaissance of Celica, two names that are pure history within the automotive culture.
Supra hybrid: power shoots
One of the most advanced projects would be the next generation of supra, which would not disappear but would transform. According to filtered information, the future model will leave the online six -cylinder engine (L6) to give way to a turbocharged 2.0 -liter turbocharged cylinders, combined with an electric motor.
The hybrid formula will not only allow reducing emissions, but also increasing power. It is estimated that the new supra exceeds 500 horsepowerwell above the 382 HP delivered by the current model.
This change points directly to keeping supra as a serious opponent against higher price European sportsmen, demonstrating that Toyota can still challenge Porsche, BMW and Audi with his own DNA.
Celica: The most anticipated return
If there is a name that causes nostalgia among enthusiasts, that is the Toyota Celica. Disappeared from the catalog in 2006the Japanese Deportivo left a hole that was never completely filled. Now, rumors indicate that he would return in 2028 With a radically different proposal.
The new Celica would have a central engine and total traction, something unpublished in the history of the model. Under the hood, a 2.0 -liter turbocharged L4 engine would generate around 400 horsepower, positioning it as a direct rival of machines such as the Porsche Cayman.
To be confirmed, It would be the first central engine Toyota from the mythical MR-2, whose production ceased in 2007. This movement would not only return the Celica to the windows, but would do so with a much more radical and competitive concept.
Lexus and Toyota: the strategic connection
Another point that feeds the possibility of these releases is the relationship between Toyota and its premium brand, Lexus. Recently, Lexus presented the Sport GT Concept, an electrified prototype showing the future direction of the group.
While it will be marketed under the Lexus label in most markets, in Japan it could do it with emblem Toyota. This detail reinforces the idea that the company is willing to diversify its sports line both in electrified versions and in combustion and hybrid models.
The supra hybrid and gasoline celica would fit perfectly into this strategyoffering customers the possibility of choosing between different management experiences without giving up sportsmanship.
Gazoo Racing: The soul of the new projects
The Gazoo Racing (GR) sports division has been key in the rebirth of automotive passion within Toyota. His experience in rally, resistance and track championships has allowed to transfer competitive solutions to street models such as GR YARIS or GR Corolla.
According to the leaked reports, It will be precisely Gazoo Racing who leads the development of both the supra hybrid and the new Celica.
The goal is clear: not only seeks to revive two historical names, but to provide them with a performance that honors their legacy and attracts new generations of drivers.
Between electrification and tradition
Toyota moves in a delicate balance. On the one hand, a strong bet on electrification with solid state battery projects and prototypes such as The Lexus Sport GT.
On the other, he acknowledges that the heart of many enthusiasts continues to beating to the rhythm of combustion engines and classic high performance configurations.
The combination of a supra hybrid with more than 500 HP and a celica with a central gasoline engine reflects that dual strategy. Both models would allow Toyota to remain in force in the field of sportsmen without abandoning the sustainability trends required by the industry.
Expectation without official confirmation
So far, Toyota has not made formal ads about the future of supra or celica.
The information available comes from specialized leaks and reports, which means that there are no official confirmations on launch dates or definitive configurations.
What is clear is that the Japanese brand has suggested its interest in keeping its sports line alive. Past statements of executives have indicated that “Passion and emotion will continue to be part of Toyota’s DNA”which suggests that surprises will soon arrive.
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