1985 Mazda GLC Deluxe Hatchback
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- Photo: 1985 Mazda Familia (23572090529) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Mazda Familia 1.5 XG (BD) at the TMS 2009-2 by PekePON, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Mazda Familia 1.5 XG (BD) at the TMS 2009-1 by PekePON, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda E-BD1051 Familia 1500XL (22100713203) by 先従隗始, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda E-BD1051 Familia 1500XL (22100713204) by 先従隗始, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Mazda GLC Deluxe Hatchback is a 68-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,275 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 68 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 82 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The GLC measures 159.0 inches long on a 93.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,889 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,275 ($18,953 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L SOHC 8-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 68 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 82 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 159 in |
| Width | 64 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 1,889 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Mazda GLC Deluxe Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Mazda GLC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1985 Mazda GLC
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Mazda GLC (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 MAZDA GLC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.