The Celica ST finds its place just below the GT in the Celica variant line and was offered in both the U.S. and Japan. The ST was initially equipped with a 1.9L (8R) inline four-cylinder motor and then from 1972 to 1974 it was given the 2.0L (18R-C) and then a 2.2L (20R) from 1975 to 1977. The ST received hubcaps instead of styled wheels like the GT and also had a center console as well as battery and oil gauges. By 1973, an automatic transmission was available. In Europe, the Celica 2000 ST was a Liftback version (treated here as a Hatchback) featuring the single cam 2.0L 18R engine. The Celica ST continued to be offered in its second generation beginning in 1978.