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The 2005 Toyota Celica GT was introduced to compete in the hatchback market. There are 2 trim levels for the Celica in 2005: . With two doors and spacious seating for four, the front-wheel drive Celica makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Hatchback market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.

Toyota Celica Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the Celica for 2004 and 2005 includes the 1.8 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Hatchback arena.

The fuel system for the 2005 Celica is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Celica uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle 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 $17,670 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $15,990. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2005 Celica gets 33 - 36 miles/gallon on the highway and only 27 - 29 in the city. This is subpar for a hatchback car.

We Think…

There are several reasons why the Toyota Celica GT sold well in 2005. 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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