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Originally Posted by zigzagz94
When the car goes to production I think it will either be named a celica or something completely new because realistically how many, as you say, "regular people" know what an AE86 is? Only enthusiast know about the AE86 and we make up a very small percentage of customers. Everyone knows what a celica is and can tell you it's made by toyota. It's just easier, and from a marketing stand point more cost effective, for Toyota to use a household name and call it a celica.
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This is a great point you make, and why I agree that the car will not likely get a production name related to the 86 moniker. However, I also think the name Celica will not be used, because to the car buying audience at large to which you are referring (i.e. not the enthusiasts), the Celica name doesn't generate an excitement. Furthermore, the car sold poorly in its last few iterations, and was axed without much fanfare.
I want them to use something that ties it to the hatchiroku somehow, but realistically I expect them to try something new.