March 21st, 2009 | 
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Those in the market for a car who buy a Toyota Celica are often enthusiastic about their purchase. Since its launch the Celica has been one of the flagships of the Toyota brand. This has always been a meaningful car, and the 2003 model is no different. A hatchback for everyone in the family is what the Toyota Celica provides.
2003 Toyota Celica GT Specs
The restyled Celica GT is equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.
The 2003 Celica’s standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 14.50 gallons.
The Celica uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Celica GT are 68.30 inches wide by 170.50 inches long. It sits 51.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 102.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,340 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $15,691. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.
The standard warranty period for the Celica is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Celica GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of 27 - 29 in-city driving and 33 - 36 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Toyota Celica GT sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Toyota, specifically a Celica.
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