Toyota To Discontinue Celica And MR2 Sport Car by 2005

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    Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced its plans to discontinue sales of the Celica and MR2 sports cars by the end of the 2005 model year.

    "The Celica and MR2 have been a favorite amongst sports car enthusiasts since their introductions in the U.S.," said Don Esmond, senior vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division. "The past few years, however, have been very challenging for both Celica and MR2 as competition in a segment where 'what's new' dominates and we continue to add more exciting and youthful products to the lineup such as the Matrix and Corolla XRS, Solara sports coupe and recently the Scion xA, xB and tC."


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    Not for the Celica, but for the MR2.
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    Indeed, I like the MR2. Will miss it :(
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    i was really hoping for a celica hybrid in the future
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    Maybe they're gonna replace them both with the Volta !!

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    Does it come with a hard-hat in case of rollover?... :|
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    No, but there's a rubber Batman suit that you can get as an accessory. :)
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