2001 Toyota Celica: Road Test
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- MSRP: $16,985 -$22,155
- Invoice: $15,369 -$19,939
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Our road test for the 2001 Toyota Celica includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Toyota Celica from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Toyota Celica, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Toyota Celica help you decide if a 2001 Toyota Celica is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 5.7 |
Engines are decently peppy, but only if revved like mad. Manual-transmission models are naturally livelier than automatics, though our automatic-transmission test GT delivered adequate power as long as it wasn't climbing a long upgrade.
FUEL ECONOMY
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 6.1 |
Test manual-transmission GT-S averaged 24.2 mpg on the required premium fuel. GT uses regular; automatic-transmission test model's average of 30.3 mpg was helped by a long highway trip.
RIDE QUALITY
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.5 |
Firm and busy on most surfaces, though more annoying than uncomfortable.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.8 |
Agile and fun, abetted by sharp, responsive steering and flat, grippy cornering moves. Routine braking on our two test cars was fine with ABS, which should be standard on cars like this, not optional.
QUIETNESS
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.2 |
Engines are pretty noisy even in gentle cruising and coarse-surface tire roar is high, so long trips can be wearing.
CONTROLS
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.6 |
A sporty driving ambience with mostly simple, handy controls and great shifter/wheel/pedal spacing, but the tachometer and warning lights aren't well placed for easy viewing.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.3 |
Swoopy styling also impedes over-the-shoulder visibility for drivers. Excellent seats but limited space for even moderately tall occupants despite racecar-low positioning.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
Only toddlers need try riding here, and even they might grunt and groan during entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 3 |
Not much without folding the split rear seatback. Hatch opens reasonably low, but bulky boxes won't fit beneath it, and the load floor is irregular in shape.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 4.6 |
More for Gen-X hotbloods than Baby Boomers, who'll find Mitsubishi's Eclipse a more relaxing drive. But Toyota's reputation for quality, reliability, and high resale value boost Celica's appeal for buyers of all ages.
Total Score
| GT, auto. | GT-S, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 49 | 44.3 |
Total Score: 49
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