Celica Concept Cars

Toyota Celica "Cruising Deck" Concept

Same engine/configuration as the GT-S... the Celica Cruising Deck features a more realistic rear seat built into the trunk space of the Celica. The trunk is space is then replaced by the trailer in the picture above.

Toyota Celica Convertible Concept

Introduced in 2000 the convertible concept has a realistic version of being produced. The concept features the chassis/engine of the 2000 model year Celica GT-S

Rod Millen "Ultimate Celica" Concept

Introduced around the time of the new Celica the "Ultimate Celica" was designed to peek interest in the then new 2000 Celica. To put it simply the Ultimate Celica was a $500,000 concept car. The engine and driveline were lifted from the 6th generation GT4 and a redesigned 7th generation body was put on top. Powering the Ultimate Celica is an over bored 3S-GTE with a Garrett turbocharger putting out just under 500 HP. Unfortunately, the car seems more show than go as tests conducted by various magazines showed less than stellar acceleration times. There were also rumors that the car was/is extremely fragile and that it may have actually been built as all show and no go...(Only Rod Millen knows for sure) Unfortunately, as Toyota has no interest in WRC, a GT-4 model, such as the Ultimate Celica is not likely to reappear any time in the foreseeable future. It might also be important to note that this car was called the "F1 Celica" overseas...something that may hint at something based off this design in the future.

XYR Concept

The XYR concept is the concept car on which the current Celica is based.
Configuration is very similar to the GT-S with a 1.8L engine
tuned by Yamaha to around 180-190 HP

Toyota Station Wagon Concept