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Is this the all-new Toyota GR Celica?

A mysterious rally car, believed to be the Toyota GR Celica, has been spotted undergoing testing in Portugal.

Based on images and videos that have surfaced on social media, the vehicle features a two-door coupe body style, adorned with Toyota Gazoo Racing camouflage stickers.

It also sports a relatively tall rear spoiler, a roof scoop, and wide fenders.

Not much information has been disclosed at this time, but it is highly likely that this is the Celica, which will join the lineup of upcoming GR high-performance cars.

‘Celica’ last seen two years ago

At SEMA 2024, Toyota showcased a vehicle called the GR86 Rally Legacy Concept.

This car has been referred to as a preview model for the Celica based on the following features:

  • A classic livery inspired by the 90s Celica WRC
  • A new G16E-GTS 1.6L turbo engine replacing the original boxer engine
  • The GR-Four all-wheel-drive system

 

Celica with a 2.0L engine?

Let’s not forget that Toyota is also developing a new generation 2.0-liter inline-four engine that could be applied to high-performance vehicles.

The ‘red top’ engine with a displacement of 2.0 liters and a turbocharger is said to generate over 400 PS and 500 Nm of torque.

Compared to the existing 2.4-liter turbo engine, this new unit offers a more compact package and significantly more power.

The new engine would be a perfect fit for the Celica.

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Toyota GR Yaris TGR Italy Limited Edition, 51 exclusive units to celebrate the first WRC victory

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Toyota seeks to commemorate the 51st anniversary of its first World Rally Championship (WRC) victory by launching the limited edition GR Yaris model.

With a production limit of 51 units exclusively for the Italian market, the Toyota GR Yaris TGR Italy Limited Edition comes with a unique specification package.

For example, it features a distinctive red decal graphic design inspired by the Corolla 1600 Coupe which won the Press On Regardless Rally championship in Michigan in 1973.

Moreover, this limited edition GR Yaris is adorned with TGR Italy emblems on both the exterior and interior, complete with production serial numbers.

Each of the four wheel arches is adorned with 18-inch forged rims in Heritage Gold color, wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires.

Despite these cosmetic changes, no alterations have been made to the heart of the car, the 1.6-liter turbo G16E-GTS three-cylinder inline engine capable of producing 276 hp.

All 51 units of the GR Yaris TGR Italy Limited Edition are offered with an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

Reservations for this limited edition model will commence on the Toyota Italy website on September 9, and each unit will be sold at €67,500 (RM325,917).

Interested buyers will need to pay a deposit of €2,000 (RM9,657), and notably, Toyota also provides a test drive session in a racing car, two VIP passes for the TGR Italy 2025 event, special car protection, and branded sportswear from Gazoo Racing.