Toyota Teases GR Line Up: Supra MK6, Celica MK8, MR2 MK4, 86 MK3 and GR GT! (Bonus: Lexus LFA)

Ron L · Jun 13, 2026

Loco38SUP said:
If the Celica/ MR2 is still 4 years out when will the next gen Supra arrive 2035?

-RJM

If I can get a Celica/MR2, I won't need a Supra!

Zboy · Jun 13, 2026

Loco38SUP said:
If the Celica/ MR2 is still 4 years out when will the next gen Supra arrive 2035?

-RJM

The Celica should come quicker. Toyota already has already shown a prototype at a dealer meeting ealier this year. I'm hoping we seeing some camo test cars pretty soon.

KahnBB6 · Jun 14, 2026

The Celica should come quicker since it will be a front engine transverse engine design (one assumes with the GR-Four AWD system from the GR Yaris and GR Corolla). The Corolla and Yaris lines are both shifting significantly for their next generations and I wouldn't be surprised if the subframes of one or both get re-used with changes.

Same for the Supra MKVI since its platform is also going to be shared with the next Lexus coupe (in 2+2 layout for the Lexus). The LC500 is probably not going to stick around much longer.

I think the development for those cars may have gotten started sooner than the MR2's development did. Either that... or in combination with that... Toyota clearly wants to solve the issue of handling control at the absolute limit that the SW20 generation had (depending on the driver) which is why it is taking much longer to develop for production than we expect it normally should.

The next GR86... other than that they're doing it... it's hard to say exactly when since the current model and BRZ just got a 2027 model year.

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What raised my eyebrow with the next gen MR2 is that two of these three articles emphasize it will use the 8-speed "Direct Shift" automatic AWD box found in the A/T GR Yaris, Corolla (and JDM LBX?). But carrying over the 6-speed manual AWD gearbox isn't mentioned. I hope that doesn't mean they will not offer it since this model is supposed to debut as a non-hybrid.

Ron L · Jun 19, 2026

KahnBB6 said:
The Celica should come quicker since it will be a front engine transverse engine design (one assumes with the GR-Four AWD system from the GR Yaris and GR Corolla). The Corolla and Yaris lines are both shifting significantly for their next generations and I wouldn't be surprised if the subframes of one or both get re-used with changes.

Same for the Supra MKVI since its platform is also going to be shared with the next Lexus coupe (in 2+2 layout for the Lexus). The LC500 is probably not going to stick around much longer.

I think the development for those cars may have gotten started sooner than the MR2's development did. Either that... or in combination with that... Toyota clearly wants to solve the issue of handling control at the absolute limit that the SW20 generation had (depending on the driver) which is why it is taking much longer to develop for production than we expect it normally should.

The next GR86... other than that they're doing it's hard to say exactly when since the current model and BRZ just got a 2027 model year.

...

What raised my eyebrow with the next gen MR2 is that two of these three articles emphasize it will use the 8-speed "Direct Shift" automatic AWD box found in the A/T GR Yaris, Corolla (and JDM LBX?). But carrying over the 6-speed manual AWD gearbox isn't mentioned. I hope that doesn't mean they will not offer it since this model is supposed to debut as a non-hybrid.

I've seen videos from Japan where they are saying the GR Celica will be a mid-engine BEHIND the driver.

Matador · Jun 21, 2026

Ron L said:
I've seen videos from Japan where they are saying the GR Celica will be a mid-engine BEHIND the driver.

Yeah. I feel like there is uncertainty over whether they can successfully bring back both models or not and whether it make more sense to have an awd MR2 or a mid engined Celica if they can only do one.

jmikes · Jun 21, 2026

Matador said:
Yeah. I feel like there is uncertainty over whether they can successfully bring back both models or not and whether it make more sense to have an awd MR2 or a mid engined Celica if they can only do one.

They definitely have to go with MR2 or Celica and can't really have both if both are going to be mid-engined. Doesn't really make sense unless it's gonna be 86 vs Supra where one is low power light weight and the other is higher power and more premium.

I could see the MR2 being made in the $60K+ segment to be the new Cayman competitor, with the MK6 Supra bumping to $80k+ to go after the non-turbo 911's. That could be a smart play.

KahnBB6 · Jun 21, 2026

Ron L said:
I've seen videos from Japan where they are saying the GR Celica will be a mid-engine BEHIND the driver.

I've heard those rumors too but it's still not very clear to me whether the mid-engine project will be called "Celica" or if they'll go with "MR2". Toyota did recently revive the Celica, MR2 and MR-S trademarks recently.

So far the only thing concrete as to an "MR2" style rear-mid-engine AWD car are the test development mules. And now it sounds like they project a 2030 model year introduction for that. A long way off. It will be very odd if they don't use the MR2 name and call it a Celica by then but we all heard/read that rumor of Celica and MR2 being combined. I think it has more to do with drivetrain development since both will use a G20E, a version of GR-Four AWD and presumably the GR Corolla's/Yaris's 8-speed auto and 6-speed manual.

The last I heard on price range was that the intended "MR2"-like mid engine AWD car will easily be an $80k+ USD MSRP vehicle. That would price it higher than the current Supra and right on par with what the A80 Turbo used to cost when adjusted for today's inflation.

But Toyota has talked about intentions for the Celica as a more "luxurious personal coupe" in the Toyota/GR lineup. Presumably more luxurious than the GR86. Not sure how that will go now with the new CEO at the helm unless a "Celica" project is also one of Akio Toyoda's pet projects.

The 3rd gen GR86 and an 8th gen "Celica" would serve different purposes and offer different experiences.

It does beg the question of how the next GR lineup other than the GT3 will work:

GR86 (Miata co-development? Aging IS RWD platform based? Some very new RWD small or slightly larger platform based?)
Celica (Assuming it would be front engine based?? Because if not it wouldn't be in this end of the lineup)
Supra
MR2 (??)

The GR Corolla will probably go away after this generation since the core platform will fundamentally change and the GR Yaris in its current form will also likely go away once the next generation Yaris platform is introduced. That does leave a gap for a front engine G20E AWD model in the lineup below the projected to be very expensive next "MR2".

And Lexus is supposed to share the Supra MKVI platform for their new coupe once the LC500 goes away so that amortizes costs for both vehicles and gives Lexus a coupe platform that has pedigree.

Ron L · Jun 22, 2026

KahnBB6 said:
I've heard those rumors too but it's still not very clear to me whether the mid-engine project will be called "Celica" or if they'll go with "MR2". Toyota did recently revive the Celica, MR2 and MR-S trademarks recently.

So far the only thing concrete as to an "MR2" style rear-mid-engine AWD car are the test development mules. And now it sounds like they project a 2030 model year introduction for that. A long way off. It will be very odd if they don't use the MR2 name and call it a Celica by then but we all heard/read that rumor of Celica and MR2 being combined. I think it has more to do with drivetrain development since both will use a G20E, a version of GR-Four AWD and presumably the GR Corolla's/Yaris's 8-speed auto and 6-speed manual.

The last I heard on price range was that the intended "MR2"-like mid engine AWD car will easily be an $80k+ USD MSRP vehicle. That would price it higher than the current Supra and right on par with what the A80 Turbo used to cost when adjusted for today's inflation.

But Toyota has talked about intentions for the Celica as a more "luxurious personal coupe" in the Toyota/GR lineup. Presumably more luxurious than the GR86. Not sure how that will go now with the new CEO at the helm unless a "Celica" project is also one of Akio Toyoda's pet projects.

The 3rd gen GR86 and an 8th gen "Celica" would serve different purposes and offer different experiences.

It does beg the question of how the next GR lineup other than the GT3 will work:

GR86 (Miata co-development? Aging IS RWD platform based? Some very new RWD small or slightly larger platform based?)
Celica (Assuming it would be front engine based?? Because if not it wouldn't be in this end of the lineup)
Supra
MR2 (??)

The GR Corolla will probably go away after this generation since the core platform will fundamentally change and the GR Yaris in its current form will also likely go away once the next generation Yaris platform is introduced. That does leave a gap for a front engine G20E AWD model in the lineup below the projected to be very expensive next "MR2".

And Lexus is supposed to share the Supra MKVI platform for their new coupe once the LC500 goes away so that amortizes costs for both vehicles and gives Lexus a coupe platform that has pedigree.

"So far the only thing concrete as to an "MR2" style rear-mid-engine AWD car are the test development mules. And now it sounds like they project a 2030 model year introduction for that. A long way off. "

I'm 77yo now (and just did a track day at Road Atlanta). In 2030 I'll be 81 and I hope I'll still have the skills to take a Celica or and MR2 out for an occasional track day!

Captain_Kirk · Jun 22, 2026

We Drive (What Could Be) the Reborn Toyota MR2

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a71578920/toyota-mr2-m-concept-prototype-drive/

KahnBB6 · Jun 23, 2026

Interesting that the C&D journalist described the entire mid engine development mule *program* as "modular", suggesting the resulting work could create more than one final vehicle.

I'm speculating but maybe that is why an earlier rumor suggested that the Celica and MR2 were sharing development work. Or... maybe it's just the C&D journalist's impression and wishful thinking. Hard to say.

But with all the work being done to get the "MR2"-like car right and on such a long timeframe and given how much Toyota GR surely wants to use that AWD system into the next several years I would not be surprised if all this R&D ended up in more than just one production car. Now that's just me thinking about it. But it's a tremendous amount of work, investment and time.

Matador · Jun 23, 2026

KahnBB6 said:
It does beg the question of how the next GR lineup other than the GT3 will work:

GR86 (Miata co-development? Aging IS RWD platform based? Some very new RWD small or slightly larger platform based?)
Celica (Assuming it would be front engine based?? Because if not it wouldn't be in this end of the lineup)
Supra
MR2 (??)

I very much doubt that the MR2 would be above the Supra (in cost nor status).

Ron L · Jun 24, 2026

Matador said:
I very much doubt that the MR2 would be above the Supra (in cost nor status).

That is part of my concern. I want the kind of luxury the Supra has, but I'm concerned the MR2 will be less well appointed and use many cheaper parts.

Now I'm looking at a Lotus Emira. Just a bit faster than the Supra and VERY exotic looking!

jmikes · Jun 24, 2026

Ron L said:
That is part of my concern. I want the kind of luxury the Supra has, but I'm concerned the MR2 will be less well appointed and use many cheaper parts.

Now I'm looking at a Lotus Emira. Just a bit faster than the Supra and VERY exotic looking!

I don't hate the Emira but the reliability concerns me. Every Lotus owner I've ever talked to has said their car almost spent more time at the dealer than in their possession, but not sure about the Emira specifically.

BMWAF · Jun 24, 2026

jmikes said:
I don't hate the Emira but the reliability concerns me. Every Lotus owner I've ever talked to has said their car almost spent more time at the dealer than in their possession, but not sure about the Emira specifically.

The Emira is such a weird car. It looks a step up from the Supra - like the curves are more purposeful and genuine - but it's just not up to punching up at all. At car meets it looks out of place next to higher priced cars in a way the Supra just doesn't. It's like the Supra is a bit of a working class hero whereas the Emira is an expensive car that just isn't up to the hype, despite its looks. It's a bit of a poser in my opinion. And lets face it, that Toyota engine didn't do much for its street cred.. just don't tell the should've been a Toyota Toyota Supra crowd.

swrdply400mrelay · Jun 24, 2026

KahnBB6 said:
Interesting that the C&D journalist described the entire mid engine development mule *program* as "modular", suggesting the resulting work could create more than one final vehicle.

I'm speculating but maybe that is why an earlier rumor suggested that the Celica and MR2 were sharing development work. Or... maybe it's just the C&D journalist's impression and wishful thinking. Hard to say.

But with all the work being done to get the "MR2"-like car right and on such a long timeframe and given how much Toyota GR surely wants to use that AWD system into the next several years I would not be surprised if all this R&D ended up in more than just one production car. Now that's just me thinking about it. But it's a tremendous amount of work, investment and time.

I noticed that too, I’m guessing the AWD will at least share a platform with the GRC.

BMWAF said:
The Emira is such a weird car. It looks a step up from the Supra - like the curves are more purposeful and genuine - but it's just not up to punching up at all. At car meets it looks out of place next to higher priced cars in a way the Supra just doesn't. It's like the Supra is a bit of a working class hero whereas the Emira is an expensive car that just isn't up to the hype, despite its looks. It's a bit of a poser in my opinion. And lets face it, that Toyota engine didn't do much for its street cred.. just don't tell the should've been a Toyota Toyota Supra crowd.

I love the Emira and the way it looks, on top of that I love that Lotus kept the manual, though it’s going away.

I wish Lotus would have upgraded the internals and turned up the boost a bit to 500 hp.

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