2001 Toyota Celica Review
Fuel Economy
23 - 27 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The 2001 Toyota Celica is a distinctive and entertaining sport coupe biased toward performance rather than convenience.
Pros
Radical styling, rev-happy GT-S engine, outstanding steering/braking/handling.
Cons
Lousy power point location, tight GT-S manual gearbox, GT-S engine more noisy than powerful at low revs.
What's New for 2001
No changes this year to the 2001 Toyota Celica.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Can't tell a book by its cover
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I fell in love with this model from the first day I saw it. With Toyota's reputation for reliability I bought it but have ended up deeply disappointed. My last vehicle, a Nissan, went 225,000 miles with no repairs. In 4 months the a/c quit, the new front tires had to be replaced & realigned and the oil leaks in the engine cost $650.00 to correct. You cannot see anything out back with the spoiler & small windows. Getting in and out is always a struggle with the steering wheel jammed in its lowest position and the Toyota dealer says he can't fix it. You cannot read the speedometer either with the steering wheel so low. The car has not been in an accident... it is an accident!
Favorite Features
Exciting design & Good looks.
Suggested Improvements
Leather option would be nice.
Fun Little Commuter Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought the car used to commute 40 miles a day. I loved the sporty looks on the exterior and the inside is a little cramped but good for one or two passengers. It is lousy as far as backseat space is concerned but it wasn't built to be a family car. The cockpit is nicely laid out. I had to have the transmission worked on after about 100k miles but I would write that off to normal wear and tear. Overall I'd give it high marks and it is a lot of fun to drive.
Favorite Features
The manual transmission is easy to drive and the engine has a lot of pep for the size. Great gas mileage at an average of 34 MPG. The sporty looks were a major selling point for me combined with the great gas mileage.
Suggested Improvements
The hatchback cover is a little loose and rattles a lot. Some squeaks and noise from the suspension and frame. A lot of road noise and pretty loud interior at highway speeds.
love this car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I first tried this car brand-new. Hated the headlights back then, so I bought a Honda Civic. Big mistake. Bought this car used a few years ago. I love it. Drives well, perfect for me. Looks awesome. No problems whatsoever with it. I even bought extra warranty, now I know that was a waste of money. Just take care of it, change the oil, change the tires, and it will take care of you. I am soooo sad I will have to sell it, but I just had a baby and getting a car seat in/out is a bear.
Favorite Features
how it looks...and yes, headlights and all; LOVE how it drives
Suggested Improvements
blind spots are horrible (my teen sister doesn't get to drive it for this reason); backseat is not made for passengers, definitely NOT car seats!
Celicas Are So Fun To Drive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have nothing but great things to say about Celicas. I love mine and haven't had any problems with it! So many people tell me how nice my car is. It is the best looking sporty car that gets such good gas mileage! It's got a lot of horse power for a 4 cylinder. I plan to keep my Celica for years to come!
Favorite Features
Dash lights, the pep and the seats.
Suggested Improvements
It could use more head and leg space.
Great in the beginning
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Celica GT-S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
Review
I bought this car brand new in 2001. I loved it when I first bought it but after a while the car started acting up. One problem after another and there's a long list of problems but some of them are: trunk started rattling, the brake caliper on the rear driver side kept putting too much pressure on the pads and it would wear out more than the others. The DRL sensor also messed up. They also had a recall on the headlights. I'm not an aggressive driver or anything but I've put about 86,000 miles on it and the engine block cracked. I quickly trashed this car after that because I really hated it. So much for Toyota's reliability
Favorite Features
Leather seats, tight suspension.
Suggested Improvements
Lots of things. Take out the daytime running lights, more space in the engine (it's too crammed & hard to replace bulbs). Good thing they stopped making it.
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