Recent test difficulties indicate that the process of creating a Japanese car manufacturer’s “first driver” does not take place according to plan.
Closely from the orange Toyota concept car wheel shot
Since Toyota has opened FT-SE back in 2023, the rumor mill fired all the cylinders about how this concept would be reflected in future car manufacturers’ sports cars.
With a sleek form, two -seater configuration and all electric force drive, the design seemed to be a natural other long -term Toyota MR2 step.
The 2023 FT-SE concept, with a sleek form and all-power drive, offered a gaze to the possible future of the next generation Toyota sports cars. – Credit: Toyota
Since then, Toyota has only further dirty waters. In addition to mentioning the revival of another iconic sports car in the potential heir of Celica, the car manufacturer also announced the constant design of the medium -motor model through the concept of G yaris.
At this stage, Toyota still has to confirm whether the new MR2 is actually on the way. However, due to the latest difficulties in the attempts and some of the previous name confusion seems to be increasingly likely to return the model at any time.
Gr Yaris M is not just a concept car. Having debuted this year, Toyota announced that it would be fully functional in the test mule, having debuted this year. – Credit: Toyota
Holy hatching hiccup
When Toyota pulled the wraps from the Gr Yaris M “Tokyo Auto Salon” this year, it stated that the concept would compete in the Super Type series as part of the process he created for the driver-pirmajam car production.
In practice, this meant that the test mules would be “repeatedly driven into a malfunction and then repaired in extreme racing” to assess the real world performance and obtain feedback from those behind the wheel.
The engine was moved to the back of the car, the concept of the Gr Yaris M radically deviated from the Toyota production of hot hatch. – Credit: Toyota
Obviously, things are not going according to plan. As a recent announcement showing that he had entered the ENEOS Super Testyu series, Toyota resumed the status of Gr Yaris M. Due to the “difficulty in the middle of the vehicles, in the light of braking, driving and driving”, “G Yaris M” will not participate.
It is now worth noting that Toyota has not yet pulled the program plug. The car manufacturer has also announced that “many challenges have been identified and enhancements” have been set, so there is still the possibility that its sports car will eventually come to the market over time.
The concept of the FT-SE debut has continued to inspire speculation about how the design will enter the Toyota series. – Credit: Toyota
The confusion of a sports car
Nevertheless, the news is not very suitable for MR2 return. The development of the middle sports car was the most promising aspect of rumors of the potential heir, especially given the previous confusion about the name conventions.
This is because, although there were many speculations offering it Both MR2 and Celica are the Rebirth of Japanese Japanes Magazine The best car He stated that two Toyota sports cars are actually the same.
After all, it is not the case that the car manufacturer was sitting idle. Between the GR86, Gr Yaris, GR GT3/Lexus LFA heir and new generation Supra, Toyota really has its own hands. Given that Celica was also confirmed by adding a new MR2, a fairly overloaded sports car series would be done.
If, as some reports show, MR2 will not return, the eighth generation Celica may enter the market as a medium -motor coupe. – Credit: Toyota
Celica surety
Although Toyota remained quite strictly due to the possible return of MR2, it did not retreat from Celica drums.
The car manufacturer initially annoyed the eighth -generation sports car through his inner animated series AdhesionThe board, filled with iconic nominal tables, is displayed. Naturally, the list also consisted of a fourth generation MR2, but Toyota has since expanded its Celica brand and submitted the GR CELICA brand.
After seven times Toyota 2005 Ceased Celica. Whether the model was returned next year, he will join another revived sports car’s honda prelude. – Credit: Toyota
As if that was not enough, in 2024. At the Rally Japan event, Toyota Vice President Yuki Nakajima reported that “there are many people who are eagerly waiting for Celica. So … I wonder how good it is to say it in a public forum, but we do Celica! “
Only time will tell if the eighth generation is coming as a mid -engine coupe based on Gr yaris M., as now, all signs show that Celica is a Toyota sports car to return. Even without a specific time, the statement of Night is much more confirmation than any MR2 related hearing.