Editing Toyota Celica (section)

=== Markets ===
==== Japan ====
The Japanese model grades were ET, LT, ST, SE, XT, GT, and GTV. The GT and GTV have an 18R-G twincam engine. In August 1978, the GTV was replaced by the GT-Rally, a limited edition model that had a 1.6-liter 2T-GEU or 2.0-liter 18R-GEU engine, special grill, special bumpers, black interior (against the norm of colored interiors of the time) and was only available in white or lime green paint.

There were about 70 different variants of second-generation Celica sold in Japan over the model's lifetime. At its pinnacle in 1979, Toyota retailed 49 versions at once.

==== 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.

==== Australia ====
In Australia, the new Celica was less sporty than earlier models. The only engine available was the 2-liter 18R, producing {{convert|66.4|kW|PS|0|abbr=on}}, hooked up to a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic. The suspension was also quite soft and the [[recirculating ball]] steering came in for some criticism for its vagueness.<ref name=Whatcar>{{Citation | title=What car is that? : in Australia & New Zealand | editor-last=Boyce | editor-first=David | ref = DB1 | year=1981 | publisher=Rigby | location=Adelaide, Australia | page = 172 | isbn=0727014803 }}</ref> Both the coupé and the liftback bodywork were available in Australia.<ref name=Whatcar/>

==== Europe ====
Across Europe, the Celica was offered with the 1.6-liter, 2.0-liter, and 2.0-liter Twincam engines. Trim levels were 1600 LT, 1600 ST, 1600 GT, 2000 ST, 2000 XT, and 2000 GT.