2004 Toyota Celica

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What changed

HID headlights become optional on every Celica, a cabin air filter is added, and the Action Package is restyled.^1,2

1.8L four (1ZZ-FE)^3,2,4

140 hp, with VVT-i, on the GT
1.8L four (2ZZ-GE)^3,2,5

180 hp at 7,600 rpm, with VVTL-i variable valve lift, on the GT-S

Transmissions: 5-speed manual^6,7, 6-speed manual^3,4, 4-speed automatic^3,6
Drivetrains: Front-wheel drive⁴
Trims: GT^3,4, GT-S^3,8,2
Packages: Action Package (2002–2005)^2,8,9, Leather seats^10,9, HID headlights (2003–2005)^8,1, Anti-lock brakes^3,6, Side airbags^3,10

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No recalls are listed for this year.

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Sought after: GT-S with the 6-speed All years

Hagerty calls the GT-S a driver's car, and Edmunds called its 6-speed manual unique in its class, though it found the engine peaky in town.^4,3
Sought after: GT, as a first car All years One source so far

Hagerty recommends the GT as a solid first car for a young driver.⁴

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.