1985 Toyota Tercel Base MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1984 Toyota Tercel 1.3 XG front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Toyota Tercel AL20 3-door by Hoikka1 cropped and levels adjusted by Mr.choppers, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Toyota Tercel 5dr by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Toyota Tercel 1.3 XG rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Interior of AL20 Tercel by Hoikka1, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Toyota Tercel Base MT is a 63-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $5,763 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.
It makes 63 horsepower at 4,800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 30 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,763 ($17,407 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L I4 (3A) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 63 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 30 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Toyota Tercel Base MT 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 Toyota TERCEL. 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
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota TERCEL
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota TERCEL. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Tires | 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 TOYOTA TERCEL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.