- The front fascia of the sixth-generation Celica has been attached to the body of the first-generation RAV4.
- It’s unclear how long this RAV4 has had these wacky modifications, but it certainly stands out.
- Toyota recently confirmed the return of the Celica, which thankfully maintains its sports car identity.
News of the Toyota Celica’s return has outraged Japan’s sports car fans and reinforces the brand’s renewed commitment to creating driver-focused cars for enthusiasts. It’s reassuring to know that Toyota isn’t bringing back its iconic sports car name just to use it on an SUV or crossover. However, that hasn’t stopped RAV4 owners from imagining what it would be like to fuse the RAV4 with the Celica. The results were…interesting, to say the least.
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This particular RAV4 is located in Providence, Rhode Island and is a first-generation model. That means it would have shipped in the mid-to-late 1990s, around the same time the sixth-generation Celica appeared. So it’s fitting that the sixth-generation Celica’s front fascia is transplanted to the front of the SUV.
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There were many memorable things about the 1990s Celica, including its powerful 2.0-liter and 2.2-liter engines. The four round headlights also make it stand out from all other Celica generations. It’s not the most aggressive car, and from certain angles it resembles a strange-looking fish. It’s no surprise that the RAV4’s quirky front end looks a little odd.
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In addition to installing the Celica’s original headlights, the owner of this RAV4 also ditched the original bumper. Put your hands on the rear of the SUV and you might think you’re looking at a real Celica, albeit one with a significantly higher ride height.
Details about the future of the Celica are scant, but Toyota executive vice president Yuki Nakajima confirmed development work on the new model last month. It’s unclear what engines it could be powered by, but we suspect one of Toyota’s new 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter engines could run on a different fuel type.
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