2001 Toyota Celica Toyota Celica 2001 Toyota Celica GT Coupe Coupe FWD Tahara, Japan Brand new last year, the hot Celica motors into 2001 with no changes. Radical styling, rev-happy GT-S engine, outstanding steering/braking/handling. Lousy power point location, tight GT-S manual gearbox, GT-S engine more noisy than powerful at low revs. Considerably leaner and meaner than most Celicas produced between 1985 and 2000, the 2001 edition of Toyota's stalwart sport coupe is attracting buyers in droves. Styled in California by Calty Design Research Inc., the cab-forward shape features a high-fashion look with racecar design elements. Sharp-edged panels, dramatic plunging curves, a tall tail and a radically lowered front fascia create stark contrasts. The look is polarizing, and plenty of consumers are voting on the success of the styling with cash in hand. There are two versions on sale: a base-level Celica GT, and a more-powerful GT-S. An all-new 1.8-liter, four-cylinder, DOHC aluminum engine powers the Celica GT-S. Hitting an impressive mark of 100 horsepower per liter of displacement, the engine generates 180 ponies at 7,600 rpm and 133 foot-pounds of torque at 6,800 rpm. The GT-S power plant, co-developed with Yamaha, utilizes Toyota's new VVT-i engine technology. Similar in concept to Honda's VTEC, the system can adjust both valve timing and lift. The GT model's adequate 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine produces 140 horsepower and 125 foot-pounds of torque at 6,400 rpm. Celica GT and GT-S are both available with different variations of automatic and manual transmissions. GT comes standard with a five-speed manual gearbox. Optional on both trims is a four-speed automatic transmission, equipped with E-shift steering wheel-mounted buttons in the GT-S. These allow for "manual" shifting of the automatic transmission. As an exclusive feature in this class, the manual transmission in the GT-S features six forward gears, but the gates are tight and it's easy to select the wrong gear. Suspension and braking systems provide outstanding handling and performance. The front suspension utilizes MacPherson struts with offset springs and a solid anti-roll bar. The rear suspension is a double-wishbone design with a camber-control function and a solid anti-roll bar. ABS is optional on both models. The Celica GT rides on 15x6.5-inch steel wheels with 195/60 R15 tires, while the high-grade GT-S features 15x6.5-inch alloy wheels on 205/55 R15 tires. Both models offer optional aluminum alloy wheels, sized 16 inches for the GT-S. Celica's interior is stylish, functional and comfortable for two adults and a healthy amount of their gear. A simple, downswept dash layout, big analog gauges, sporty bucket seats, faux-drilled metal pedals and fashionable metallic silver accents add to Celica's cockpit ambience. Both GT and GT-S offer a center console big enough to hold eight CD cases, as well as two oversized cups. The rear seatbacks also can be folded forward, providing additional cargo space. Driver and front-passenger airbags are standard, and side airbags are optional. GT-S models can be equipped with leather. Until recently, Celicas were generally considered slow, overweight and expensive. Detractors claimed they were "secretary's cars." Not anymore. Acura Integra Dodge Stratus Honda Prelude Mitsubishi Eclipse 336,000 560,000 5Unlimited NA NA NA 4 1.8 liters Inline 140 hp @ 6400 rpm 125 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm 170.5 in. 68.3 in. 51.4 in. 2425 lbs. 102.4 in. 38.4 in. 35 in. 52.6 in. 50.6 in. 51.3 in. 46.8 in. 44.1 in. 27 in. 16.9 cu.ft. Optional Standard Not Available Optional Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 14.5 gal. 28 mpg / 33 mpg 406 mi. / 479 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $15,369 $16,985 7.35% $455 N/A 3% of the Base Invoice GT (5M): 1.8L I4 DOHC SMPI 16-valve engine with variable valve timing; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 420 amp battery; engine oil cooler; 70 amp alternator; transmission oil cooler; front-wheel drive, 4.31 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering; front disc/rear drum brakes; 14.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; rocker panel extensions; clearcoat monotone paint; projector beam halogen auto on headlamps with daytime running lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored folding outside mirrors; 15" x 6.5" steel wheels; P195/60HR15 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning; AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, single-disc CD player, 6 speakers, manual retractable antenna; remote fueldoor release; 1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element(s), driver's foot rest, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, key in ignition, low fuel, door ajar; driver's and passenger's front airbags; tinted windows; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 4, front sports seats with fixed headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 6-way adjustment, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment, easy entry; 50/50 folding rear bench seat; seatbelts with front pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering; interior lights include dome light with fade; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel coveredbin, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, vinyl trunk lid, cargo cover, cargo tie downs, cargo light; black grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding and body-colored door handles. GT-S (6M) (in addition to or instead of GT (5M) equipment): 1.8L I4 DOHC SMPI 16-valve engine with variable valve timing (requires premium unleaded fuel); 6-speed OD manual transmission; 420 amp HD battery; HD starter; 4.53 axle ratio; 4-wheel disc brakes; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; P205/55VR15 BSW A/S tires; premium AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, single-disc CD player, 8 speakers, amplifier, manual retractable antenna; cruise control; retained accessory power; tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down function; fixed interval rear wiper; premium cloth seats, leather-wrapped gearshift knob, chrome interior accents; additional interior lights include illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment. -- Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic $724 $800 8A Acculaser Carbon Fiber Dash $199 $369 AB Anti-Lock Brakes $473 $550 AW Wheels: 15" Alloy $308 $385 BE Side Air Bags $215 $250 CF Carpet Floor Mats (4 Piece Set) $46 $76 CF10 Sunroof Wind Deflector $79 $109 CK All Weather Guard Package $223 $270 CM30 Electrochromic Mirror with Compass and Temperture $199 $269 CX10 Rear Aerodynamic Spoiler $348 $435 DC Premium 3-In-1 Combo $248 $330 DF40 Carbon Fiber Appearance Dash $176 $276 GN Cargo Net $30 $45 GP Gold Package $109 $179 LA20 Perforated Front Leather Faced Seats $695 $895 LA90 Perforated Leather Seats with Side Air Bag $695 $895 LG30 24K Gold Plated Emblems $140 $199 LK10 Factory Wheel Locks $40 $69 LS10 Power Driver's Lumbar Support $99 $129 MG10 Splash Guards $59 $99 MK10 Front Protection Mask $89 $129 N1 Auto-Dimming Mirror $190 $275 P9 6 Disc Trunk-Mounted CD Changer $381 $550 PC10 Cargo Net $40 $67 PV10 Carpet Mats $71 $109 QR10 Remote Start/Security $349 $599 QS10 Remote Security System $249 $409 QS90 Remote Security System with Glass Breakage Sensor $269 $429 RF Rear Spoiler $432 $540 SA10 Accent Stripe $40 $76 SR Power Tilt/Slide Sunroof $704 $880 UF60 Full Tank Of Gas - No Charge $11 $0 UP Upgrade Package $656 $820 V3 Deluxe Security System $275 $439 WL Alloy Wheel Locks $31 $52 WO30 Wheels: 15" Enkei Sport Alloys $549 $698 WS Steel Wheel Locks $31 $52 XG30 24K Gold Plated Emblems/Accent $179 $274 XY30 Toyo Guard Protection $409 $619