Next Generation Celica Rumored to have V6!

[Zorn]

Amid much speculation and rumor, the next-generation Celica is expected to debut sometime in 1998. Apparently, Toyota had been originally considering changing to a front engine/rear drive format in order to make the car more performance-oriented (as Nissan will do with the next-generation Maxima). These plans were scrapped after research found that the largely female buyers have negative preconceptions of rear-wheel-drive cars as dangerous and evil-handling. One rumor that refuses to go away is that of a V6 model being included in the lineup, which would be a break from Celica tradition, but would probably help sales. Finally, a limited-edition, all-wheel-drive, turbo model (GT4/All-trac) is believed to be once again in the offering. Whether or not it will make it to US shores is another question. Here is a possibility of the '99:

http://www.geocities.com/~yoshi83/new_celica.jpg

According to Toyota USA's website, it seems as though the next Celica, which was slated for 1998, is having preproduction problems and will not be seen until apparently April 1999. For '98, Toyota will continue making the current Celica, although it will only be available as the GT, no STs will be made. As for speculation, I'm hoping Toyota gives us a magical motor with variable valve-timing (VVTi), like on the Supra and GS400, something to keep those Integras at bay.

-1998 :bang:

[scapamouche]

I'm REALLY glad the styling came out the way it did, not like THAT monstrosity!!

[red97gsr]

These plans were scrapped after research found that the largely female buyers have negative preconceptions of rear-wheel-drive cars as dangerous and evil-handling.


So it's the women who are screwing you all!:D ....j/k!

[soceur]

and maybe thats why TRD is late on parts for us....because they thought the celica would have more woman buyers than men.hmmm

[lnux-rhat]

I guess Subaru got the WRX design for a bargain price from Toyota
heh!

[MilinGTS]

Originally posted by lnux-rhat
I guess Subaru got the WRX design for a bargain price from Toyota
heh!

AHAHAHAHAHAH *GASP* AHAHAHAHAHAH

aww poor wrx owners...i think their cars are cute!!!! il ike em

lol....they are like a red headed step child....you cant help but go awww.

especially when they pass you.

hell...who carea bout their headlights...all i see are their taillights.

[TypeSzH]

The Celica has a really really good design. I guess Toyota got the money.

[MfS]

That celica on the pic looks like a Corolla and a FTO stuck together. LOL!

[gts24]

thank God that never made it to production.... whew

[VZV21]

What year are we in?

I'm a little puzzled reading the post.

This is where the headlight treatment came from.....
http://www.tte.de/motorsport-complete.html

[2kgtx]

That would have been such a shame if it came out to look like that, although some don't like the rear end of our cars I am very happy with the styling.

[MihoKiyo]

Wasnt the celica targeted towards female owners anywayz...

[CelicaNamja79]

Originally posted by MihoKiyo
Wasnt the celica targeted towards female owners anywayz...


A lot of female does drive Celica..I've noticed that in LA.. most celica owners in LA are girls.. and that celica is ugly

[MarkyMark]

sh*t, V6 turbo, I'd get it....the styling looks too classy but those specs sound good to me...

[ringthree]

Originally posted by MilinGTS


AHAHAHAHAHAH *GASP* AHAHAHAHAHAH

aww poor wrx owners...i think their cars are cute!!!! il ike em

lol....they are like a red headed step child....you cant help but go awww.

especially when they pass you.

hell...who carea bout their headlights...all i see are their taillights.

No sh!t.

[gregRowe]

"Wasnt the celica targeted towards female owners anywayz..."

I read a while back on edmunds or some other car info site that the celica was target *primarily* at males age ~20-30 buying their first car. If that was their goal they sure got me!

I do see a lot of girls, and even old ladies driving celicas in my area. Doesn't change the fact that I love my car!