Toyota Celica Coupé (1999 - 2006) Review
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PROS
Futuristic styling, reasonable running costs.
CONS
Handling could be sharper.
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At a glance
- New price: £16,520 - £23,315
- Used price: £545 - £3,525 Explore used prices
- Fuel economy: 33 - 36 mpg
- Road tax cost: £260 - £300
- Insurance group: 27 - 33 How much is it to insure?
Verdict
This is the seventh incarnation of the Toyota Celica. It's been around since 1999, but the sharp, aggressive shape still looks fresh, a testament to how good a design it was. This model was never developed with rallying in mind, so there is no four-wheel-drive turbocharged version. But that doesn't make it a wimp. It still manages to deliver a decent driving experience and Toyota's reputation for reliability is a significant draw for most customers.
Easy to overlook, with RX-8, Crossfire and 350Z hogging all the recent coupé limelight but Celica is still a nice car. Recent GT model wears a bodykit worthy of The Fast and the Furious.
