1989 Mercury Topaz XR5 2dr Coupe
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- Photo: 1993 Mercury Topaz GS in Electric Red Clearcoat Metallic, front right, 03-23-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 1992 Mercury Topaz LS Sedan in Light Titanium, rear right, 2020-03-23 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992-1994 Mercury Topaz GS rear (8517791039) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Topaz interior (8039419693) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1989 Mercury Topaz XR5 2dr Coupe is a 2.3-liter inline-4 coupe with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,428 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Topaz measures 177.0 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,566 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,428 ($29,952 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,566 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1989 Mercury Topaz XR5 2dr Coupe 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 1989 Mercury TOPAZ. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 25, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign 96V071000
47 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Mercury TOPAZ
Owner Complaints
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Mercury TOPAZ (2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Fuel System | 4 |
| Gasoline | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
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 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.