April 2nd, 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 a long time. 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 fun to drive.
Toyota Celica Engine Specs
The restyled Celica GTS is equipped with a Toyota 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.
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 disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Celica GTS 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,235 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,010. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2004 Celica is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.
The 2004 Celica gets 31 - 33 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 - 25 in the city. This is exceptional for a hatchback car.
Conclusion
The 2004 model year was telling year for the Toyota Celica. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GTS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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