The Toyota Celica was a popular automobile produced by Toyota from 1970 to 2006. The name "Celica" is derived from the Latin word "coelica," meaning heavenly or celestial. Initially exclusive to Toyota's Corolla Store dealer chain in Japan, the Celica was produced in seven generations with various body styles such as convertibles, liftbacks, coupes, and notchback coupes. It was powered by different four-cylinder engines over its production period.
One notable development in the Celica's history was in 1973 when Toyota introduced the term "liftback" to describe the Celica fastback hatchback model. The company used the name "Liftback GT" specifically for the North American market.
Key Points:
1. The Toyota Celica was in production from 1970 to 2006.
2. The name "Celica" comes from the Latin word for heavenly or celestial.
3. The Celica was exclusively sold through Toyota's Corolla Store dealer chain in Japan.
4. Over seven generations, the Celica was offered in various body styles including convertibles, liftbacks, coupes, and notchback coupes.
5. The Celica was powered by different four-cylinder engines during its production run.
6. In 1973, Toyota introduced the term "liftback" for the Celica fastback hatchback model and used the name "Liftback GT" for the North American market.
