Toyota Celica 1999–2006 car dimensions: 4350 mm long, 1735 mm wide and 1315 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,175 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin seats four with sports-style front buckets that adjust for support and a low driving position. Manual air conditioning is standard across grades while automatic climate control appears on Premium and T Sport models. Cruise control is standard on GT-S and available via package on GT. A 50/50 split rear seat folds for more room. Optional satellite navigation is offered but no touchscreen is listed. Driver aids stay basic with dual front airbags standard and side airbags optional. ABS with EBD is standard in many markets.
Boot space measures 365 litres with rear seats up. The 50/50 split-folding rear seats expand the load area for longer items. Loading height is low for easier access to the hatch.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1200 kg with a matching tow bar available as an accessory. Unbraked limit is 585 kg. Vehicle capacity weight for occupants plus luggage is 329 kg.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed for work use. The Cold Area Package adds a heavy-duty battery and starter on some grades.
The cabin offers a sporty driving position with fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable front seats and optional leather trim. Air conditioning is standard with climate control available on higher grades. Power windows and a tilt steering wheel are fitted, along with an optional electric sunroof. Rear seats are split 50/50 fold-down but provide limited space for adults. Storage includes cup holders and console bins for everyday use.
Combined fuel consumption 36.7 mpg
Fuel tank capacity 55 litres
NHTSA frontal crash rating 4 stars for driver and passenger
Standard dual front SRS airbags with pretensioners and force limiters
ABS with electronic brake force distribution standard in many markets
Extended service intervals for reduced maintenance
The 1.8-litre engines deliver combined fuel economy of 36.7 mpg with urban figures of 27.4 mpg and extra-urban of 45.6 mpg. The fuel tank holds 55 litres of unleaded petrol.
Service needs are low with extended intervals and reduced maintenance costs compared to prior models. Regular oil and filter changes keep the engines reliable over high mileages.
Safety includes standard driver and passenger SRS airbags plus front side airbags in most markets, pretensioned seatbelts with force limiters, ABS with EBD, side-impact beams, and energy-absorbing crumple zones. NHTSA tests rate frontal impacts at 4 stars.
The car is light and simple to keep with good parts availability and a reputation for durability when serviced on schedule. Check for oil consumption on higher-mileage examples and maintain the timing chain or related components as needed.
Length 4350 mm, Width 1735 mm, Height 1315 mm, Wheelbase 2600 mm (Celica 1999–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2006 Toyota Celica UK brochure, 2ZZ-GE, 2000 US Celica brochure and 2004 US owner's manual.