Toyota Celica 2002 test drive - 2006 compartment

In crowded but not mad

The main advantages of the coupe are enthusiastic views of others and sports characteristics. According to the canons, the silhouette should be squat, the motor is powerful, and the interior is a little cramped. Toyota-selik is a typical representative of this class, but with characteristic features for softer and friendly machines
A copy in the photo: 1999, 38 thousand km, $ 13,200.
For all the swiftness and sports of forms, the current Selika is democratic than its predecessor. The model has a long story: the first generation started back in 1970, and since 1999 they released the seventh! It no longer has a modification with a two -liter engine with a capacity of 242 hp, a maximum speed of 240 km/h and an acceleration of up to 100 km/h per 6.1 s. The working volume of engines in the seventh Seliki is quite modest 1.8 liters, power 143 or 192 hp, and the maximum speed for 200. Mechanical gearboxes, five- or six-speeds are more often found on European configuration machines. Right -handed, as a rule, with a hydromechanical automaton.
  The interior is emphasized. A high tunnel between the passenger and the driver, the seats-lodges with lateral support and integrated head restraints, light devices, and a rather modest finish. Approaching the car, you involuntarily prepare for an acrobatic exercise when planting, exciting blood acceleration during acceleration, shaking on every unevenness and mediocre review.

But climbing behind the wheel is more convenient than you expect, although you have to get on the floor. For a person of medium height and modest complexion, this is not difficult, high and dense will be more difficult. The seat adjustments allow you to sit comfortably with a height up to 180 cm. In the 2+2 cabin, four can fit, but without any hope of comfort.
The review is not bad thanks to a relatively high side windows, well -located racks and rather large mirrors. High food, which prevents the assessment of the atmosphere from behind, is characteristic of many modern machines.
The first kilometers at the wheel of 143-horsepower Seliki evoke mixed feelings. The quiet rumbling of the motor, light, but not cannon acceleration, unexpectedly energy -intensive suspension at first even upset. Where is the real sports discomfort? He is not.
Selika will not disappoint acceleration and handling, but still it was created for daily comfortable driving along ordinary roads. A more powerful 192-horsepower version with a mechanical gearbox can leave many rivals behind. But she is not Ferarry just a pretty, elegant, fast car.
 
Kochetov Andrey
 
 

 

Source: The magazine "Driving"