Toyota recently unveiled a concept version of its new rear-wheel-drive coupe in Tokyo. The production version that is the result of a collaboration between Toyota and Subaru is expected to go on sale some time in 2012. Toyota hasn't announced what the official name will be for the coupe, but according to Autocar, the coupe could be named the Celica.
The concept is currently badged FT-86, but the latest rumors are suggesting that Toyota is currently evaluating the Celica name since it has a long history.
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Comments (7)
Wouldn't Levin be the correct name?
Posted by muscleoverrice | October 26, 2009 6:58 PM
Posted on October 26, 2009 18:58
Why celica?? Should have been Supra, shouldn't it?
Posted by supra lover | October 27, 2009 12:45 AM
Posted on October 27, 2009 00:45
@supra lover:
Based on the proposed car's powertrain, it shouldn't really be called Supra. It shouldn't really be called Celica either, but that's another story.
I'm just glad there's still appetite for doing a smallish, not-too-powerful RWD sports coupe.
Posted by Kawi | October 27, 2009 7:19 AM
Posted on October 27, 2009 07:19
i thought this was old news lol TR already said this like a year ago when the plans for this car were in the news.
Posted by Phil | October 27, 2009 7:44 AM
Posted on October 27, 2009 07:44
Trueno or Levin would work best. I like the Trueno name better, but considering this has fixed, rather than retractable headlights the Levin name makes the most sense.
Its not a straight six with optional turbo so its not a supra. Its not FWD or AWD so its not a celica.
Hell keep the name FT-86. That actually sounds pretty cool too.
Posted by rfynn88 | October 27, 2009 8:21 AM
Posted on October 27, 2009 08:21
Mind you all, the Celica has always been a front-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle UNTIL its 4th generation. Hard to believe the predecessor to the FT-86 was a Corolla. Guess you can call it a Corolla Sprinter.
Posted by lotsofTRidiots | October 28, 2009 7:29 AM
Posted on October 28, 2009 07:29
so informative, thanks to tell us.
Posted by woockyrooro | September 29, 2010 4:41 PM
Posted on September 29, 2010 16:41