Toyota Celica & MR2 Revival : The Japanese carmaker is taking a bow with the 90’s iconic cars Celica and the MR2, and we must appreciate the step in an age where electric cars are capturing eyeballs. By 2026, Toyota intends to launch the Celica, MR2, and Lexus sports cars. These will be the cars in Toyota’s performance lineup. These are the details you need to know.
Toyota Celica And MR2
Earlier this month, Toyota showed the new G20E engine (shown above) at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon. This is a 2.0-liter developed by Toyota, which will produce a maximum power of 400 HP in the commercial version of the car and 600 HP for the sports version.At the Toyota Auto Salon 2025, the G20E engine was shown as a fitment for the GY Yaris with the non-motor gearset
mounted behind the passenger compartment behind the rear seats. The Celica will however leave space for the engine to sit under the bonnet, the brand said the GR Yaris mule was only for display. There will also be a four-wheel drive system for the Toyota Celica. Also, Toyota Celica will compete with their rivals at World Rally Championship, probably under the name GT-Four.
Toyota Lexus Sports Car
Another model that is set to change is the Lexus LSR, which will be replaced by the new Lexus, the Lexus LFR. The LFR prototype was tested at the Spa-Francorchamps and the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Toyota will also develop a more highway-friendly version of the vehicle, according to the reports