1989 Toyota Celica GT-Four review from Australia and New Zealand
"Good, safe, WRC fun in an affordable bulletproof package"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing at all. A few rattles here and there. Nothing major.
General comments?
This car is a Japan spec car which means it runs at 220hp as opposed to the ones that came out in Europe (200hp) and America (200hp).
It came from Japan lowered and with a large bore exhaust fitted from the second joint back.
This car is undeniably quick and would rate in the top ten percent of fast cars on New Zealand roads. This will blow away all but heavily modified boy racers in their VR-4s, Legacy RS and Mazda Familias. It is a match for all but the latest model HSV's so bye bye V8's.
Four-wheel drive is the large deciding factor in this car. Good, safe tail out action, safety in the wet and the ability to leave most two wheel drives floundering when it gets to the twisty stuff.
Recommended reviews
  | 1989 - Celica GTR 4WS 2.0 DOHC Reliable car that looks great for a 1989 |
| 1988 - Celica Zr (SR?) 2.0 petrol Easy to drive, Fast and Cheap |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 120000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica GT |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2001 |