> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.carexplore.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # New Toyota Celica Confirmed? GR Celica Trademark Fuels Rumors - URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/new-toyota-celica-confirmed-gr-celica-trademark-fuels-rumors/ - Published: 2025-02-12T01:55:06.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-12T01:55:06.000Z - Description: Toyota files a GR Celica trademark, hinting at the sports car’s revival. Could a 300kW turbo engine and AWD return in 2025? Find out more! - Author: Dylan Anderson - Tags: Car News, Toyota, Toyota Celica, 2025 Toyota Celica The long-awaited return of the [**Toyota Celica**](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/toyota-celica/) appears to be edging closer, with [Toyota](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/toyota/) filing a **GR Celica** trademark in Brazil. This latest move suggests the **iconic sports coupe** could soon make a comeback under Toyota’s **Gazoo Racing (GR) performance division**. ## **GR Celica Trademark: What Does It Mean?** Toyota has previously trademarked the **Celica** name, but this is the first time it has been linked to the **GR (Gazoo Racing) badge**—putting it in the same league as the **GR Supra, GR86, GR Yaris, and GR Corolla**. While [Toyota](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/toyota/) has yet to confirm official details, this latest filing aligns with previous **executive hints** and reports from **Best Car magazine** suggesting that a **Celica revival is already in development**. ![7th Gen Toyota Celica](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2025/02/7th-Gen-Toyota-Celica.png) 7th Gen Toyota Celica ## **What We Know About the New Toyota GR Celica** ### **1\. A High-Performance Turbo Engine** Japanese reports indicate that the **new GR Celica** could be powered by Toyota’s **next-generation 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine**, rumored to produce up to **300kW**. ### **2\. Potential Drivetrain Options** The original **Celica (1970–2006)** transitioned from **rear-wheel drive (RWD) to front- and all-wheel drive (AWD)** over its lifespan. The new GR Celica could follow a similar path, but there are also **rumors of a mid-engine layout**. Toyota recently showcased a **mid-engine prototype** based on the **GR Yaris**, hinting at a new performance platform that could be shared with a revived **Celica or MR2**. ### **3\. Could It Arrive in 2025?** While Toyota has not provided a **confirmed release date**, speculation suggests the **GR Celica could debut as early as this year**. ## **Toyota Executives Hint at a Celica Revival** ### **Hiroki Nakajima (Toyota CTO) on the Celica’s Return:** > *“To be honest, there is no sign of it right now. However, there are many people within the company who are eagerly awaiting the Celica. So… I wonder if it’s okay to say this in a public forum, but we’re doing the Celica!”* ### **Toyota President Koji Sato (May 2023):** > *“I want to revive the Celica.”* ### **Chairman Akio Toyoda’s Rally-Inspired Tease:** > *“Now you can all have a think about why I’m using Kankkunen so much. See if you can guess!”* > (*Referring to legendary rally driver Juha Kankkunen, who won four WRC titles in the Celica GT-Four.*) ## **What’s Next?** With the **GR Celica trademark now filed**, all signs point to **Toyota bringing back one of its most beloved sports cars**. Whether it arrives as a **front-engine AWD coupe**, a **rear-wheel-drive performance car**, or a **mid-engine sports car**, the **Celica’s return is now more likely than ever**. Stay tuned for **more updates on the Toyota GR Celica as news develops!** --- [2025 Toyota Celica Price: Everything We KnowThe 2025 Toyota Celica is back with a powerful 294kW engine, bold design, and an estimated price of $66,000 AUD.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-721.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/2025-Toyota-Celica--1.png)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/2025-toyota-celica-price-everything-we-know/)