Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
23 -27 City / 32 -34 HWY
Horsepower
140 -180
Seats
4
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lucas S
The GTS 01 Celica has plenty of power you'd need for going up hills or whatnot.
I would suggest getting a 2002 or later Toyota Celica as the Flange bolts on the engine have a chance of breaking after 100k miles but mine still runs and works! Mine is very custom so I can't say whole a lot about a stock one but mine is easy to work on too!
accountCircle Elaine W
Toyota, Please Bring Back My Car!
It's a dream to drive, although manual transmission is not comfortable when I'm stuck in urban rush-hour gridlock. One weird problem: the spare storage well collects water and has to be manually drained. Integrated headrests don't shove the back of one's skull the way most other cars do. Love the instrument panel composition but wish indicators did not dim when I put lights on. Low center of gravity, corners well, responsive acceleration. My only regret is Toyota discontinued this model, or I would have a 2016 instead of a 2001.
accountCircle Allison S
Almost 20 years old and still runs great
I have a manual 2001 Toyota Celica GT. I bought it used and it has over 150000 miles and still runs great. It's great on gas and the air still blows cold. I have replaced the struts and mounts in the front of the vehicle and will be replacing the back ones soon as well. Everything on the vehicle works great, especially for how old it is. I would definitely recommend this car. It is very reliable.
accountCircle Ab C
Great, comfortable, reliable car.
The car is overall great on gas, and easy to drive. The only issue is with the starter, it's been replaced recently. Otherwise it's been completely reliable, comfortable, and good on money. I'm a small female and the size of the car is absolutely perfect for me to see and feel comfortable while driving.
accountCircle Nicole C
It has a modified exhaust and tinted windows and has had some upgrades.
It is a 5 speed manual transmission it has had some upgraded features to the engine as well as the exhaust and exterior that I had done. I love this car its sporty and fast. Its small compact and is perfect for parking anywhere and saves on gas too all and all I love this vehicle.
accountCircle JANE C
Good reliability. Drives well. Looks great. I have really low mileage.
Love the look and reliability of my care. I don't like the road noise and the problems with the warranty.
accountCircle Monica F
It does not take regular gas!
I really love all the speakers! The bass is awesome! Also I never really liked having a sunroof until I got this car. Also the back seats are so comfortable! And the back is super spacious both of my kids car seats fit without it feeling super crowded and the trunk has a ton of space! It's perfect for a small family.
accountCircle Ronnie H
One of the best rides ever
Looks great and drives great. The handling is superb on this car. Gas mileage is 34.7 miles per gallon on the interstate and about 25 mpg in town. It is perfect for trips or just getting out for the day. It is comfortable to ride in and the sound system is top notch. If you have not driven or ridden in a Celtics you don't know what you are missing.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Misty K
It is definitely old, and used, but it keeps going
High miles, sunroof leaks, sucks oil, and gas, needs aligned, New tires which it has 15 inch rims. Horn doesn't work.
accountCircle Paul M
My Toyota Celica has a new clutch. And comes with touch screen radio.
My car is a Toyota Celica it has over 200,000 miles on it and it is in mid condition. The interior is in mid condition as well as the car body frame.
accountCircle skyann m
Just because It's a sports car with "vroom" does not mean it needs to be driven that way
I like the pick up and go factor, the gas mileage is pretty good, It's too low to the ground
accountCircle David W
One 17 Year Old Lemon: So many problems noted that there's not enough room here to list them all.
Speedometer only works when it wants to. Not consistently. Recent Air Conditioner repair cost was almost $1000. Major Transmission problem, Doesn't to want to smoothly shift in Drive.

Toyota Celica Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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GT
140 HP 31-31 MPG 4 Seats
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GTS
180 HP 28-28 MPG 4 Seats
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2001 Toyota Celica Owner Reviews

4.30
20 Reviews
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5 stars 55%
4 stars 25%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 5%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Monica F on February 10, 2021
It does not take regular gas!
I really love all the speakers! The bass is awesome! Also I never really liked having a sunroof until I got this car. Also the back seats are so comfortable! And the back is super spacious both of my kids car seats fit without it feeling super crowded and the trunk has a ton of space! It's perfect for a small family.
accountCircle Ronnie H on January 25, 2021
One of the best rides ever
Looks great and drives great. The handling is superb on this car. Gas mileage is 34.7 miles per gallon on the interstate and about 25 mpg in town. It is perfect for trips or just getting out for the day. It is comfortable to ride in and the sound system is top notch. If you have not driven or ridden in a Celtics you don't know what you are missing.

Ranks #5 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2001 Toyota Celica has an average owner rating of 4.30 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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car
5
2
car
4.71
5
car
4.3

Ranks #1 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Toyota Celica has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #1 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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34 MPG
2
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31 MPG
3
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30 MPG

Is The 2001 Toyota Celica A Good Car?

Yes, it's comfortable to drive, it's got manual transmission, it looks great, and I wish Toyota had not discontinued the model.
Nicole P.
Yes I love it. It's a manual and is great on gas. The maintenance is very easy. I do all my own oil changes and upgrades. It's a very safe car.
Crystal K.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Toyota Celica?

One weird problem: the spare wheel well fills up with water! I can't find where the water is getting in, and I'm not comfortable drilling holes near the gas tank.
Karen B.
I had to replace the trust but they were almost 20 years old. Other than that it's in pretty good shape
Kristina K.

Is The 2001 Toyota Celica A Good Value?

It was a great value in 2001 for around $15,000. I suppose now a comparable car would not be such a good value; they've all gotten ridiculously expensive.
Lindsey M.
I only paid about 1900 for mine. A few hundreds for the struts. So yes I would say it's a good value for the price.
James R.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 Toyota Celica GT oil type?

Answer: An older car like the 2001 Toyota Celica GT should be getting oil changes regularly. If You are performing a DIY lube job, You must know that the type of oil it takes iS5W-30. Preferably, a vehicle of this...

What is the 2001 Toyota Celica fuel pump relay location?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Celica fuel pump relay is found in the fuse box located in the engine bay. The fuel pump relay is a necessary component for the combustion engine model to function. The combustion engine needs...

What is the 2001 Toyota Celica coolant temperature sensor location?

Answer: You'll find the engine coolant temperature sensor on the 2001 Toyota Celica located below the oil pressure switch, directly behind the coolant pipe. You can find this underneath the air intake pipe. The...

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