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Toyota is developing a new Celica

In November 2024, Toyota announced that it is working on the return of a car that was discontinued almost two decades ago, the Toyota Celica. Although there is not much information about the car, rumor has it that it will be produced under the name GR Celica.

Toyota Celica was produced from 1970 to 2006 in seven generations. During 36 years, over 4 million units left the production line in various four-cylinder engines, and body styles included convertibles, liftbacks, and notchback coupés.

“We are working on the Celica. There are many people in the company who are eagerly awaiting the Toyota Celica. I wonder if it is okay to say this in public, but we are building a new Toyota Celica,” said Toyota VP Yuki Nakajima.

There is currently a lot of speculation about the new Celica. Some rumors say that it could be powered by a new turbocharged 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine with 406 hp, and that it will have all-wheel drive. However, some have hinted that it could be all-electric. This is all unofficial, and Toyota will release more information soon.

Source: Autocar

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The new Toyota electric SUV will be launched on March 12

Toyota will launch its new electric car on March 12. Although the name is not yet known, a teaser suggests that it could be the production version of the bZ Compact SUV.

Toyota has not released any details about this car, but some information suggests that the electric crossover will be 4.54 meters long and 1.56 meters high, which means that it will be smaller than the Toyota bZ4X. Toyota has promised that the new car will be spacious, comfortable and emotionally appealing.

When it comes to the powertrain, it is speculated that it will have similar specifications to the recently introduced Urban Cruiser EV. This means a front-wheel drive version with 144 or 174 hp (depending on the battery), and an all-wheel drive version with 184 hp. Speaking of batteries, there are two battery packs, 49 and 61 kWh.

Source: Reuters

Tuning

Toyota Land Cruiser Desert Series Black Bison Edition

Desert Series Black Bison Edition is a project of the Japanese company Wald International, based on the Toyota Land Cruiser. It is an equipment kit that gives the car a more aggressive look.

The project was announced in 2024 and has now been officially presented and brings new bumpers with air intakes, additional daytime running lights, aluminum underbody protection, a large opening on the hood, an aerodynamic addition on the roof, integrated fins, LED lights, a sports bumper with a diffuser, decorative ventilation slots, as well as a wing mounted on the rear spoiler. The aggressive look is also contributed by fender flares, a lifting system, a wider track and new rims wrapped in mud tires, so that the car has better off-road capabilities.

The tuner is also preparing an equipment kit for the road version with larger rims wrapped in high-performance tires, as well as components that further lower the vehicle closer to the ground. This equipment kit will appeal to those who want a Land Cruiser without off-road capabilities.

The tuner has not announced whether the Desert Series Black Bison Edition will be available outside of Japan, or how much it will cost.

Source: Wald International

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Toyota Land Cruiser Desert Series Black Bison Edition