A larger grille was inserted into the redesigned nose of the MY03 Celica, along with slight changes to the bumpers and taillights, revised trim inside and an equipment upgrade. Meanwhile modifications...

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The most significant change to the Celica in almost 15 years saw an all-new platform, engine, body and interior. Smaller and lighter than its Camry-based predecessor, the ZZT231 series was far more sports...

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The sixth-generation Celica was larger, stronger, roomier and safer than its curvy predecessor – but it was even less appealing in design, looking like the three-door Camry coupe it essentially...

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The big news was the revised 100kW/196Nm 2.2-litre 5S-FE engine, benefiting driveability. The four-speed auto transmission was improved. A redesigned front bumper and steering wheel, new colours and...

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Astoundingly, Toyota failed to capitalise on the success of the previous Celica with the “organically-styled” ST184 generation. A curiously bulbous body lost much of the old car’s crispness,...

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A small front and rear facelift, revised wheel and cabin trims and small gains in refinement and noise reduction levels helped keep the front-drive Celica fresh against its formidable new Honda Prelude...

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It was a big year for Toyota – with both the all-important Corolla and Celica going front-wheel drive. The latter turned out to be one of the surprise packages of the decade and helped change the...

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Toyota’s decision to add a more potent 87kW/198Nm 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine (22R) from late ’84 only served to highlight the Celica’s inadequate steering, handling and ride attributes...

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A new nose, redesigned tail-lights and revised cabin marked the RA60 facelift. More importantly, a new independent rear suspension led a series of drivetrain upgrades designed to stem the Celica’s...

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The radically reshaped Mk3 Celica, with its wedgy profile, pop-up headlights and very '80s interior – shared nothing other than its drivetrain and suspension with its portly predecessor. Strongly...

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A new nose featuring square headlights, big plastic bumpers, revised tail-lights, a refreshed, quieter cabin and improved seats summed up the RA40 Series II upgrade for 1980. The 2.0-litre engine’s...

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Toyota hit back at the super successful Honda with the second generation Celica. Styled in southern California, the sporty 2+2 reflected its huge popularity there by being significantly larger overall....

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Dubbed “Mustang-look” after its shameless stylistic rip-off of the American Ford pony car, the short-lived first generation Celica three-door “Liftback” was sold concurrently with...

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In June ’76 new emission-reducing regulations forced Toyota to ditch the 2T 1.6 engine for the Corona-derived 63kW 18R-C 2.0-litre four-cylinder motor, again married to a three-speed auto or five-speed...

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Toyota’s take on the 1968 Ford Capri concept debuted in Japan in December 1970 – a year before Australia – as the Celica. It was named after Sarina the dragon-riding witch (hence the...

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