The Toyota Celica was first Introduced in 2000. It was styled in California by Calty Design Research, the Celica's cab-forward shape features a high-fashion look with racecar design elements. There are two models for sale: a base-level Celica GT and a more-powerful GT-S. A 1.8-liter four-cylinder dual overhead camshaft engine powers the Celica GT-S. Hitting an impressive mark of 100 horsepower per liter of displacement, the engine generates 180 ponies at 7,600 rpm and 133 pound-feet of torque at 6,800 rpm.

The interior is well designed for function and comfortable spacing. It has big trendy analog gauges and sporty bucket seats. When I reviewed this vehicle at the Toronto International Auto Show I realised that the material quality is less than impressive. Driver and front-passenger airbags are standard, and side airbags are optional.

The newly modified 2002 Celica, is one of the most exciting sport coupes sold. The engine is louder then most, so if you can't handle the sound get out of the drivers seat. But with it's sleek design the noise doesn't make that much of an impact on performance.

Running costs shouldn't be too high as it only requires a major service every 20,000 miles, with a minor intermediate service at 10K. And Celicas are known to hold their value quite well. The car in front is once again a Toyota.