Toyota has officially confirmed that the iconic GR Celica is returning to international competition for the 2027 World Rally Championship season! In today's full automotive and motorcycle briefing on HSR Motors, we break down why Toyota Gazoo Racing's WRC comeback strongly points toward a street-legal turbocharged all-wheel-drive sports coupe, alongside Mazda's decision to preserve the 6-speed manual for the 2027 Mazda3, BMW Alpina’s 186-mph high-speed validation test, and game-changing adventure debuts from Honda, Yamaha, and Ducati.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Toyota GR Celica 2027 WRC Comeback
02:04 2027 Mazda 3 Skyactiv-MT Manual Pricing & Details
03:31 2028 BMW Alpina 7 Series 186 MPH High-Speed Test
04:42 2027 Honda CRF1150L Africa Twin & Honda Sensing Ride
06:04 Yamaha Ténéré 4 Concept Lightweight ADV Debut
07:23 2027 Ducati Monster Dark Stripped-Back Reveal
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE:
• Toyota GR Celica Confirmed for 2027 WRC: Toyota Gazoo Racing is resurrecting one of the most decorated badges in rally history. While the announcement focuses on the top-tier Rally1 competition machine, WRC homologation realities mean a production-derived turbocharged AWD performance platform is well underway.
• 2027 Mazda 3 Keeps the 6-Speed Manual Alive: Mazda refuses to abandon three-pedal driving. The 2027 Mazda 3 sedan starts at $26,065, with the hatchback priced at $28,355. The 6-speed Skyactiv-MT gearbox remains exclusively paired with front-wheel drive on the naturally aspirated 2.5 S Premium hatchback, proving mechanical pedal geometry and driver engagement still matter.
• 2028 BMW Alpina 7 Series Cracks 186 MPH: The first clean-sheet model developed under complete BMW Group ownership was clocked touching 186 mph (300 km/h) during high-speed validation testing. Powered by a twin-turbo V8 producing roughly 589 hp and 784 Nm, Alpina's high-speed cruiser blends classic multi-spoke wheels and quad exhausts with continent-crossing GT composure.
• 2027 Honda CRF1150L Africa Twin Lineup: Unveiled at EICMA 2026, the updated Africa Twin family features an enlarged 1,131cc parallel twin (87.5 kW / 119 Nm) and Showa EERA Skyhook suspension. The flagship Adventure Sports DCT introduces "Honda Sensing Ride," integrating millimeter-wave radar for adaptive cruise control and collision warning.
• Yamaha Ténéré 4 Concept: Stripping away excess weight and electronics, Yamaha revealed a sub-middleweight single-cylinder adventure concept at EICMA. Featuring 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels, long-travel KYB suspension, and a titanium Akrapovič exhaust, it answers the global call for an agile, crash-resilient dual-sport.
• 2027 Ducati Monster Dark: Ducati takes the naked bike segment back to its raw essentials with a $12,995 starting price. Powered by the 111-hp 937cc Testastretta 11° V-twin, it sheds expensive cosmetic cladding while retaining full cornering ABS and traction control.
• Mechanical Longevity Checklist: Before committing to complex radar assists, computerized gearboxes, or dealer-locked architectures, learn the essential pre-purchase inspection checklist for component modularity and third-party serviceability.
Would you rather buy a pure mechanical driver's machine like the Mazda 3 Manual or Ducati Monster Dark, or a tech-loaded flagship like the radar-guided Africa Twin? Let us know in the comments below!
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