Celica

Celica most commonly refers to the Toyota Celica, a line of compact sports cars produced by Toyota Motor Corporation from 1970 to 2006. The Celica was designed as an affordable, sporty two-door car offered in several generations, with a focus on light weight, handling, and driving pleasure. Over its lifespan, the model evolved from a simple rear-wheel-drive two-seat sport coupe to a broader 2+2 coupe with a variety of engines and trim levels.

Across its six generations, the Celica appeared in multiple body configurations, including liftback and coupe styles. The early generations were primarily rear-wheel drive, emphasizing balanced handling and a tunable platform. In later generations, front-wheel drive became more common for standard versions, while a high-performance variant known as the Celica GT-Four (also marketed as All-Trac in some regions) featured turbocharged power and all-wheel drive for improved acceleration and rally-inspired performance.

Rally and motorsport history was a notable aspect of the Celica lineage. The GT-Four variants achieved success in touring and rally competition, contributing to the car’s sporty reputation and collector interest among enthusiasts. The Celica remained popular in markets around the world during the 1980s and 1990s, appreciated for its combination of practicality and sport styling.

Production of the Celica ended in 2006, with no direct contemporary successor. The model’s legacy continues in automotive histories as a representative Toyota sport coupe of its era.