Toyota Celica Hatchback 1985-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great level of equipment and performance for the cash.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very high maintenance. Eats tyres, poor consumption. 3000-mile oil changes.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sticks to the road better than an Evo. You give up way before the car!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Jap Spec 220bhp good on the sprint, but still lacks top-end grunt above 80mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never broken down, never failed MOT, it's a Toyota!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Wide body Carlos Sainz, very rare and not liked by all!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good for driver, bad for rear passengers. Aircon and all electrics.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard is poor. Need an aftermarket Cat1 system. Thieves love this car.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Toyota main dealers have been good for servicing, but have trouble getting parts!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Small oil leak!

    Other

    Eats tyres!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes