2027 Toyota Celica is coming with 400-plus hp making it one of the affordable sports cars. Leaks reveal it will undercuts rivals like the Supra and Corvette in base pricing.
2027 Toyota Celica Powertrain Expectations
It is rumored to offer 2.0L turbo four-cylinder which delivers 400 hp and AWD. This is going to outperform GR Supra’s BMW unit while keeping costs down. It will also offer 6MT or 8AT transmission and high tech features however there will be no hybrid to maintain purity. US buyers get EPA estimates around 22/30 mpg city/highway, balancing performance and daily drivability.
Exterior Design Updates
The 2027 Toyota Celica will have Mid-engine layout enhancing the past front-drive Celicas popular in the ’80s US market. Carbon bits and rally styling nod to WRC history, with RC track trim featuring steel wheels. Interior draws from GR86 but ups luxury for RZ grade which is much appreciated by the USA market.
US Pricing and Launch Base
2027 Toyota Celica is going to be priced at $45,000-$55,000 but after tariffs it could push it to $65,000 near Corvette base. Prototype at 2027 Tokyo show, US sales by 2028 model year via Toyota dealers. Strong exec backing from Toyoda ensures North American priority.
Competition Edge
This Celica challenges low-volume GR86 (11k US sales) and Supra (2.6k), stealing Nissan Z NISMO share at sub-$60k. Vs Chevy C8, it offers AWD security for autocross fans without V8 thirst. Revival taps nostalgia from peak 100k+ annual US sales era.
