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2000 Toyota Celica Full Review
Date Published: 7/31/08
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2000 Toyota Celica Review
Toyota's sporty coupe is redesigned for 2000 with styling inspired by open-wheel race cars. No convertible is planned, but the familiar 2-door hatchback body style continues in GT and sportier GT-S models. The only engine is a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder that makes 140 horsepower in the GT and 180 in the GT-S. The GT has a standard 5-speed manual transmission, while the GT-S gets Celica's first 6-speed manual. Automatic is optional for both, with the GT-S having manual gear selection via four steering-wheel buttons.
Both models can be ordered with an external-sliding power moonroof and antilock brakes. Also available are front side airbags, a first for Celica. Standard on both models are air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, and CD player. Sixteen-inch wheels are optional in place of 15s on the GT-S, which upgrades GT equipment with standard alloy wheels instead of steel rims, rear disc brakes instead of drums, power windows and door locks, leather-rim steering wheel, fog lights, rear spoiler, and aluminum-trimmed foot pedals.
Both models can be ordered with an external-sliding power moonroof and antilock brakes. Also available are front side airbags, a first for Celica. Standard on both models are air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, and CD player. Sixteen-inch wheels are optional in place of 15s on the GT-S, which upgrades GT equipment with standard alloy wheels instead of steel rims, rear disc brakes instead of drums, power windows and door locks, leather-rim steering wheel, fog lights, rear spoiler, and aluminum-trimmed foot pedals.
Competition
The performance leader in this group is also our Best Buy. The Honda Prelude will hustle two large adults and their luggage in comfort and luxury to a weekend getaway. Prelude has plenty of power, excellent road manners, and gets reasonable fuel economy.
We also recommend you take a look at the Chrysler Sebring (which will be redesigned for 2001 in coupe, convertible, and sedan form) and the Volkswagen New Beetle. The Sebring offers the most room in this class, while the New Beetle has interesting styling and a nice mix of comfort, performance, and economy.
We also recommend you take a look at the Chrysler Sebring (which will be redesigned for 2001 in coupe, convertible, and sedan form) and the Volkswagen New Beetle. The Sebring offers the most room in this class, while the New Beetle has interesting styling and a nice mix of comfort, performance, and economy.
News
Having just been reinvented, Celica is only beginning its latest design generation, so no fundamental changes are in store for the next 4-5 years. But Toyota needs to keep buyers interested, so we think it highly likely that Celica will get a performance-boosting turbocharger or supercharger option within the next two years. Of course, you can also expect the usual yearly styling tweaks and a "midlife" facelift around 2003.
2000 Toyota Celica Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration (GT-S 6-speed) | Acceleration (GT with automatic) |
| Handling/roadholding | Noise |
| Passenger room | |
| Entry/exit | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
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.
| 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
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.
| 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
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.
| 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
Agile handling and grippy cornering, aided by sharp, responsive steering.
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6.8 |
Agile handling and grippy cornering, aided by sharp, responsive steering.
Quietness
The engines' high-rpm nature means any Celica is noisy and wearing on a long trip. There's also excessive tire roar
| 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
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.
| 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)
Though wheelbase has grown 2.4 inches, the cabin has shrunk. Even moderately tall front occupants have limited head and leg room.
| 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)
The back seat remains the usual sporty-car torture chamber for adults, and entry/exit is crouch-and-crawl.
| 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
Cargo space is so-so, and there's no inside hatch release, but the new Celica does have a much lower hatch opening.
| 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
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.
| 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 |
Scores for all Sporty/performance Cars
| Low Score | 33 | |
| Average Score | 41 | |
| High Score | 54 |
2000 Toyota Celica Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 03/07/2000
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| GT 2-door hatchback, 5-speed | $16,875 | $15,033 | $455 |
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| GT 2-door hatchback, automatic | $17,675 | $15,746 | $455 |
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| GT-S 2-door hatchback, 6-speed | $21,345 | $18,907 | $455 |
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| GT-S 2-door hatchback, automatic | $22,045 | $19,527 | $455 |
Price note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
GT
Powertrain
1.8-liter dohc 4-cylinder 140-horsepower engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, daytime running lights.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, variable-assist power steering, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, map lights, rear defogger, variable-intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, remote fuel door release, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
195/60R15 tires, wheel covers.
GT-S adds to GT:
Powertrain
1.8-liter dohc 4-cylinder 180-horsepower engine, 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability.
Safety
4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, upgraded sound system, intermittent rear wiper/washer.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights, 205/55ZR15 tires, alloy wheels.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Upgrade Pkg.
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GT
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$820
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$656
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Cruise control, power windows and door locks.
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All Weather Guard Pkg.
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GT
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$270
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$223
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Intermittent rear wiper/washer, heavy-duty battery and starter.
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Gold Pkg.
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GT, GT-S
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$179
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$109
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Safety |
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Antilock brakes
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GT, GT-S
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$550
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$473
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Front side-impact airbags
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GT, GT-S
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$250
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$215
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Power sunroof
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GT, GT-S
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$880
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$704
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GT requires Upgrade Pkg.
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Leather upholstery
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GT-S
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$620
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$496
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Requires power sunroof.
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Premium sound system
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GT
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$330
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$248
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6-disc CD changer
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GT, GT-S
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$550
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$385
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Security System
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GT, GT-S
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$439
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$275
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Remote keyless entry, theft-deterrent system. GT requires Upgrade Pkg.
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Floormats
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GT, GT-S
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$76
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$46
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Rear spoiler
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GT
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$540
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$432
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GT-S
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$435
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$348
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GT includes fog lights.
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Alloy wheels
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GT
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$385
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$308
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205/50VR16 tires
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GT-S
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$60
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$48
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2000 Toyota Celica Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Toyota Celica 2-door hatchback |
| Wheelbase, in. | 102.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 170.4 |
| Overall Width, in. | 68.3 |
| Overall Height, in. | 51.4 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2425 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 16.9 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 14.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.4 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 44.0 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 35.0 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 27.0 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | dohc I4 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 1.8 /109 | 1.8 /110 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 140 @ 6400 | 180 @ 7600 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 125 @ 6400 | 133 @ 6800 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | 28/34 | --/-- |
| 6-speed manual | --/-- | 23/32 |
| 4-speed automatic | 27/34 | 23/30 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Toyota Celica 2-door hatchback |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 12/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | None/-- | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Japan
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive
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