April 10th, 2009 | 
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Frequently you will find that buyers of the Toyota Celica are very excited about their new car. The Celica has held a place among the top of the Celica line of car for more than a decade. It is an important automobile, and the 2004 model is no different in that respect. The Toyota Celica comes under the heading of hatchback models that are suitable for families.
Performance
Toyota Celica Engine Specs: The Celica GT comes outfitted with a 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by Toyota, is teamed up with a Toyota 4-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Toyota.
The fuel system for the 2004 Celica is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Celica has power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Celica GT Statistics
The dimensions of the Celica GT are 68.30 inches wide by 170.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 102.40 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $22,235, with an invoice cost of $20,010. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.
The standard warranty period for the Celica is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2004 Celica gets 31 - 33 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 - 25 in the city. This is average for a hatchback car.
In Summary
The 2004 model year was unsuccessful for the Toyota Celica. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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