Toyota - Celica |
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Celica is effectively a two-seater sports coupe with sharp styling, performance and handling. It's good value, great to drive and easy to own. Engines are excellent and equipment levels impressive.
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Few sports coupes look sharper for the money |
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Long service intervals, good economy for a sports model |
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Nice to drive |
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Lacks the precise responses of some rivals |
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Some feel it's a touch overstyled |
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Restricted headroom and rear legroom |
Not only does Celica look part as a performance coupe; it also delivers where it really matters out on the open road. Low weight and responsive engines means that you feel its power straight away, shoving you forward in a positive and purposeful manner. Working the engines hard through the slick six-speed gearbox is a delight.
The handling it is pure sports car, without too many electronic aids. This allows the driver to make the important decisions through the razor-sharp steering.
As a focused sports car, practicality takes a back seat (the tiny rear seat is only suitable for children, or for luggage overspill from the boot). Just treat it as a two-seater and enjoy the thrill and the generous level of standard equipment.
Don't worry too much about vocal engines and ever-present road noise, because that's all part of the Celica's sporty appeal. It's a great traditional coupe.
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