2000 Toyota Celica: Road Test
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- MSRP: $16,875 -$22,045
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Our road test for the 2000 Toyota Celica includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Toyota Celica from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Toyota Celica, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Toyota Celica help you decide if a 2000 Toyota Celica is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 5.7 |
Needs lots of revs to perform well. The 6-speed GT-S is lively; the GT with automatic has adequate power except on long upgrades.
FUEL ECONOMY
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 6.2 |
In our tests, a 6-speed GT-S averaged 24.2 mpg in city/highway driving on the required premium fuel. An automatic GT returned an excellent 30.3 mpg with lots of highway miles on regular gas.
RIDE QUALITY
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.2 |
As expected of sporty cars, Celica's firm ride is busy on most surfaces and can be jiggly on closely spaced ripples, though this is more annoying than uncomfortable.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.8 |
Agile handling and grippy cornering, aided by sharp, responsive steering.
QUIETNESS
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 |
The engines' high-rpm nature means any Celica is noisy and wearing on a long trip. There's also excessive tire roar
CONTROLS
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.4 |
Gauges are legible, but the tachometer is out of the driver's easy line of sight, and warning lights are scattered around the instrument cluster.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.2 |
Though wheelbase has grown 2.4 inches, the cabin has shrunk. Even moderately tall front occupants have limited head and leg room.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1.3 |
The back seat remains the usual sporty-car torture chamber for adults, and entry/exit is crouch-and-crawl.
CARGO ROOM
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 2.8 |
Cargo space is so-so, and there's no inside hatch release, but the new Celica does have a much lower hatch opening.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.2 |
The latest Celicas have an edgy personality that young hotbloods should go for, but they're tiresomely noisy and lack sufficient low-end torque for decent scoot with automatic transmission. Acura Integras offer similar high-rpm kicks from smoother, better-sounding 4-cylinder engines, while Mitsubishi's redesigned Eclipse plays to more mature tastes with larger, quieter engines that include a V6.
Total Score
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | 46 | 41.8 |
Total Score: 47
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