2005 Toyota Celica

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What changed

The last US model year. The cassette player is no longer standard, and Hagerty says the 2005 models got a lower rev limiter.^1,2,3

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

140 hp, with VVT-i, on the GT
1.8L four (2ZZ-GE)^4,2,5

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^4,3, 4-speed automatic^4,6
Drivetrains: Front-wheel drive³
Trims: GT^4,3, GT-S^4,8,2
Packages: Action Package (2002–2005)^2,8,1, Leather seats^9,1, HID headlights (2003–2005)^8,10, Anti-lock brakes^4,6, Side airbags^4,9

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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.^3,4
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.³

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