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1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S Sport Hatchback

All Toyota Corolla E80 trims (1984–1987) → All Toyota Corolla generations →
1985 Toyota Corolla – front
Photo: Toyota Corolla FX hatchback front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the E80 (E80, 1984–1987); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Toyota Corolla FX hatchback front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota Corolla AE82 at Schaffen-Diest (2017) by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Toyota Corolla FX hatchback rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Corolla XL EE80 hatch rear by Demis Gallisto from Milano, Italy; cropped and lightly adjusted by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla (6217746130) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S Sport Hatchback is a 112-hp 1.6-liter hatchback with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $9,733 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

It makes 112 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Corolla measures 168.0 inches long on a 94.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,205 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,733 ($29,398 *)
Engine
Engine Type4A-GEC, 1.6L DOHC, fuel-injected
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower112 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual (no automatic offered)
1st Gear3.587
2nd Gear2.022
3rd Gear1.384
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.861
Reverse3.484
Final Drive4.3
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity13 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length168 in
Width63 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase94.4 in
Curb Weight2,205 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear35 in
Legroom Front43 in
Legroom Rear26 in
Shoulder Room Front52 in
Shoulder Room Rear51 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota COROLLA.

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota COROLLA

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota COROLLA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Power Train1
Steering1
Unknown Or Other1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 15, 2004 · Unknown Or Other
“ON MAY 23, 2003, I STOPPED AT VILLAGE SEVEN AMOCO, MY USUAL PLACE FOR CHECK UPS FOR MY VEHICLE. THE TEMPERATURE WAS RISING SLOWLY. I WAS TOLD THAT I WAS VERY LUCKY I STOPPED BECAUSE HAD I PROCEEDED…”
Jun 22, 1998 · Steering
“HARD TO STEERING IN TRAFFIC, ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT, DUE TO DEFECT IN THE POWER STEERING GEAR RACK AND PINION”
Oct 16, 1996 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train, Electrical System
“DEFECTIVE VC JOINTS, ALSO ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNED AND CARBURETOR PROBLEMS.. *AK”

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 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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