Editing Toyota Celica (section)

==== North America ====
Power for North American models was provided by a 2.2&nbsp;L SOHC [[Toyota R engine#20R|20R]] 4-cylinder engine developing {{convert|96|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|120|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}  for both ST and GT models.  This new generation offered more safety, power and fuel economy than previous models and was awarded Motor Trend's ''Import Car of the Year'' for 1978.

In 1980, the limited edition ''U.S. Grand Prix GT Liftback'' was offered due to Toyota's connection to the [[Grand Prix of Long Beach|U.S. Grand Prix West]] in [[Long Beach, California]]. For 1981, the North American models were given a bigger 2.4-liter SOHC [[Toyota R engine#22R|22R]] 4-cylinder engine producing {{convert|97|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|128|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}, which was simultaneously fitted to the [[Toyota Hilux|Pickup]]. To celebrate the Celica 10th Anniversary, the GTA coupe was released. This was basically a GT coupe with a four-speed automatic transmission, Supra style interior, power windows, upgraded sound system and alloy wheels. The GTA is distinguishable by its copper brown / beige two-tone paint and a "GTA 10th anniversary" plaque on the center console.

The Canadian models were similar to the U.S. models, but the Liftback was also offered in the more affordable ST trim, instead only the higher GT trim in the U.S.