6th Gen (1994 to 1999)

The Toyota Celica, manufactured globally from 1994 until 1999 in its sixth-generation form, is widely celebrated as the "baby Supra" due to its distinctive quad-headlight fascia and smooth, muscular curves. Built on the T200 chassis, this generation represents a dual identity in Australia: a stylish, reliable cruiser in its front-wheel-drive forms and a rally-bred monster in its all-wheel-drive flagship. In the 2026 Australian market, the sixth-gen Celica has moved beyond its "P-plater" roots to become a definitive hero of the 90s JDM revival, with the local buyer pool now consisting of serious collectors and track-day enthusiasts who frequently dominate roll racing nights and hill climbs like the Rob Roy Revival. Desirability has reached a fever pitch in 2026 following the widespread hype for the all-new 2027 GR Celica, which has redirected intense attention toward the original ST205 GT-Four as the spiritual ancestor of Toyota’s modern AWD performance era. While the Australian-delivered ST204 SX and ZR models—and the final-run SX-R—remain popular and accessible due to their bulletproof 2.2-litre 5S-FE engines, they are increasingly being used as bases for high-end "restomods" involving 3S-GE Beams swaps. Consequently, the market value of the sixth-gen Celica in Australia has seen a significant split; while high-kilometre naturally aspirated models offer excellent value for budget-conscious fans, the genuine ST205 GT-Four Group A Rallye—of which only 77 were officially delivered to Australia—has ascended into the realm of blue-chip investments, with pristine, numbered examples now being hoarded by investors as prices continue to climb toward record territory.

The Toyota Celica, manufactured globally from 1994 until 1999 in its sixth-generation form, is widely celebrated as the "baby Supra" due to its distinctive quad-headlight fascia and smooth, muscular curves. Built on the T200 chassis, this generation represents a dual identity in Australia: a stylish, reliable cruiser in its front-wheel-drive forms and a rally-bred monster in its all-wheel-drive flagship. In the 2026 Australian market, the sixth-gen Celica has moved beyond its "P-plater" roots to… Read more