Toyota Celica

About

The Toyota Celica is an automobile produced by Toyota from 1970 until 2006. The Celica name derives from the Latin word coelica meaning heavenly or celestial. In Japan, the Celica was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store dealer chain. Produced across seven generations, the Celica was powered by various four-cylinder engines, and body styles included convertibles, liftbacks, and notchback coupé.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1970–1985)
Body: 2-door notchback coupé (1970–1998)
Class: Sports car (S)

Generations

A20, A301970–1976

A40, A501977–1980

A601981–1984

T1601985–1988 T1801989–1992 T2001993–1998 T2301999–present

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

A20, A30 1970–1976

A40, A50 1977–1980

A60 1981–1984

T160 1985–1988

T200 1993–1998

T230 1999–present

Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.

By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, (3S-GE) (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	22 (20/26)	404	$3,050/yr
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	26 (23/31)	342	$2,600/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	26 (23/31)	342	$2,600/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, (3S-GE) (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	22 (20/26)	404	$3,050/yr

Economy & emissionsSubcompact Cars

$1,000

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

11.4

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 1 · Complaints: 5

Suspension
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.

Top recall areas: Suspension

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.

Video reviews

Road tests & walkarounds on YouTube

Expert reviews

Edmunds, Car and Driver, MotorTrend & more

News

Latest coverage and updates

Owner community

Real-world ownership on Reddit

Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Toyota Celica's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the Celica on any road in the rTracer atlas.

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