2002
Toyota Celica

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  • 3dr LB GT Manual (Natl)
    Starts at
    $17,085
    28 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 3dr LB GT Auto (Natl)
    Starts at
    $17,885
    29 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 3dr LB GTS Manual (Natl)
    Starts at
    $21,555
    23 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    4
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 3dr LB GTS Auto (Natl)
    Starts at
    $22,255
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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Safety review

Based on the 2002 Toyota Celica base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Side driver
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
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12 months / 12, 000 miles
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160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

82% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.3
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.4

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  • By Helen Cummings
    Owns this car
    July 20, 2024

    My yellow 2002 Celica still looks brand new and always

    My yellow 2002 Celica still looks brand new and always undercover. I love driving it and am the original owner. Still under 190.000 klm. I am 74 years old and dare anyone to overtake me or accelerate from traffic lights. 6 on the floor is a dream to handle. Always used premium petrol. My grandson who is 8 will inherit it. I live in NSW Australia.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By SorryOfcrIThawtUWuntedToRace from Napa
    Used to own this car
    April 28, 2024

    Sexy Little Toyota, Best Car Ever

    This was an impulse purchase, I probably paid more than I should have but never a regret. I don’t know and didn’t care about all the engine/specs, I cared that it was sexy sporty red 6 spd manual. It handled better than anything I’ve ever driven - I felt safe and in control no matter the road conditions. Windy roads in the mountains, 2 lane passing, tight turns and unexpected stops - traffic - never an and thought except xxxx this car can drive. I drove through a flash flood - hydroplaned - I didn’t see the water running across road until I was on it. It was deep enough to have water sloshing on floor board. That was scary but my car got right back on track. I even lost highway patrol once, I took advantage of a blind corner… oooops. I felt like an outlaw. Paint was crap, the clear coat peeled. But Toyota honored with new paint job. I can’t tell you how many teenage - and older boys- dared me at red lights… BEST CAR EVER.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bullet…fast as a from Santa Barbara, CA
    Used to own this car
    October 3, 2023

    Best car ever! Not perfect…

    Bought my 2000 GT new with 6 miles on it and unfortunately someone hit and run me so insurance bought it from me in May 2021. Besides new batteries, oil changes, a few tune ups, tires etc the car was an excellent value for me especially when gas jumped to over $5 a gallon. All the co workers who laughed at me when I first got it had to sell their gas guzzling vehicles to buy smaller better on gas vehicles. I could put a ten foot long board inside over the positioned “down” passenger seat, always left the back seats down and yes the car is well known to have a ton of cargo space. I was getting ready to paint it (yes paint did peel over time) and overhaul the engine (high mileage is another known factor of engine problems) so I could drive it ANOTHER 237,000 miles but it was not meant to be!! I could go on and on but one last thing….I HAD THE OG BRAKES ON IT…..I down shifted a lot!! Truly fun car! Loved getting into it, driving it & I loved the look of my Celica nicknamed BULLET The Celica has been given the moniker SEX ON WHEELS…..Amen !!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By David C from Los Angeles, CA
    Owns this car
    May 31, 2023

    Great car

    It's still sporty 20 years later. Really ahead of it's time in terms of body style. Interior wise it's more of a 2 seater. Very comfortably I might add. The back seat really for kids I'd say. But don't let it fool you. When you drop the rear seats there is quite a bit of room. I can't tell you how many times I've heard. "All of that was in there?!" It also does well on gas. Street or highway. It's decent in terms of speed. But where it excels is in its handling. All of that out together, makes it an exceptional value and a fun drive.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Edfcont from Stamford CT
    Owns this car
    July 21, 2020

    Most reliable car I have owned!

    I have owned for over 8 year and I love it. It’s Fun to drive reliable and great on gas! Too bad they discontinued them. Toyota should bring back more cars like that
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Spider from Michigan, ypsilanti
    Test drove this car
    April 2, 2020

    Fantastic car ant it my favorite

    I love it, excellent high speed comfortable sexy car nice and sporty, it’s drive me crazy, it was and still my dream car. I which if I can get one now.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Augsburg from Orange, CA
    Owns this car
    March 5, 2020

    good car

    love the car, the problem I am having the paint is peeling and my fuel gage stopped working that is the only complain I have. My car is a 2002 Celica GT 115000 miles. I am 73 years young
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By CadenH from Mckinney, TX
    Owns this car
    November 15, 2019

    Great Cheap Sports Car

    Its a great first sports car. It has enough power to make it fun to drive but not too dangerous. It is a good car for backroading or for any other sports car activities. Its also an extremely reliable car, the engine is the same one in the corolla. Can transport 4 people but if they are not short (under 5'5'') it wont be very comfortable for long distances.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Quick sportybee from Chicagoland
    Owns this car
    October 16, 2019

    Great car for fuel saving.

    This car it's small but with lot of room for large size packages. Especially with big back trunk 3rd door. Folding back sits give u lot of room even for almost 6ft Christmas tree I had transported in it. Or sport bag for gym. Because it is quick and small you can park any where in crowned town parkings.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By kiser55 from logan ohio
    Used to own this car
    May 27, 2018

    fun car

    fun to drive great on gas easy to mod and plenty of customize-able parts all around a nice car and a great first car definitely a 10/10.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By psrinivasan77
    Owns this car
    March 20, 2018

    Very reliable car

    its a good car to have some fun with low cost of ownership. gives good mileage about 32 mpg. hardly had any major power train issues.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Killb8 from Bay Area, California
    Owns this car
    February 20, 2018

    243,000 miles and still getting 27mpg.

    If you like to street race from stop light to stop light then you should consider buying a competing brand; Honda Civic Si, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Acura Integra are going to pull it from a start every time. It will out perform all of these cars at getting the most out of a passing lane though because the car becomes a whole different animal at 5000 rpm. If you drop two gears and flog on the accelerator it can keep building power all the way to its 6800rpm redline. Unfortunately it is sluggish off the line because it has Fwd and a motor that produces max power and torque at high rpm. I do think the drivetrain is robust enough to survive engaging the clutch at 4600 rpm, but if the clutch doesn't melt the tires surely will. It's handling is superb, no feeling of over steer or under steer, very little body roll, and it can still soak up the bumps. Reliability and econony are at the top of the market segment. Styling is far superior to its market competitors. Visibility is great looking forward through the wind shield but horrible looking in any other direction. In fact you'd probably need periscopes to properly check the blind spot before changing lanes.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2002 Toyota Celica?

The 2002 Toyota Celica is available in 2 trim levels:

  • GT (2 styles)
  • GTS (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2002 Toyota Celica?

The 2002 Toyota Celica offers up to 28 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2002 Toyota Celica reliable?

The 2002 Toyota Celica has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2002 Toyota Celica owners.

Is the 2002 Toyota Celica a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2002 Toyota Celica. 82.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.4
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