A QUALITY PERFORMANCE
When the Celica Supra under-went its mitosis in 1982, the Celica and Supra became separate entities, and have since moved farther apart with each passing model generation. The rear-drive Supra has situated itself at the highest level of GT 2+2 proficiency, while the front-drive Celica, no longer Toyota’s sporting image machine, has moved progressively more mainstream; it’s now a sporty-looking car, not a true sports car. This market, Toyota product planners feel, is where the core buyers are. Demand for a hard-edged sport coupe isn’t strong enough to justify full-on pursuit. That’s why there are no high-performance Celicas in the current inventory; if you’re looking for a budget fire-breather, Toyota can’t help you. If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a stylish, fun-to-drive coupe or convertible,…