The Lowdown: 2003 Toyota Celica
By Thomas Brillstein
Introduction
The 2003 Celica is manufactured in JAPAN for Toyota. It is Toyota's entry into the HATCHBACK 3-DR market. It has a retail price of $17,340 USD in 2003.
Celica Dimensions
The 2003 Celica has standard length of 170.50 inches and a width of 68.30 inches. The Celica rides 51.40 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.50 inches. Front headroom is 38.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Celica a radius of 36.30 inches. It uses 195/60R15 tires with a wheelbase of 102.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Celica comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2425 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Celica's standard 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 27 - 29 miles/gallon city driving with a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Celica retails for $17,340 USD with a invoice price of $15,691 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Tachometer, Tilt Steering. Celica optional equipment may include Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Front Side Airbag, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control.
Exterior color choices include Absolutely Red, Black, Carbon Blue, Silver Streak Mica, Solar Yellow, Spectra Blue Mica, Super White, Zephyr Blue Metallic with interior choices of Black Cloth Interior With Black Bolsters, Black Cloth Interior With Blue Bolsters, Black Cloth Interior With Red Bolsters, Black Cloth Interior With Silver Bolsters. The Celica seats 4 people with 43.60 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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