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1989 Toyota MR2 2dr Coupe (4-spd Automatic)

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1989 Toyota MR2 – exterior
Photo: Toyota MR2 1587cc registered April 1988 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W10 (W10, 1985–1989); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Toyota MR2 1587cc registered April 1988 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota MR2 1.6 Twin Cam 16V (52751571540) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1986 Toyota MR2 1.6 Twin Cam 16V (48556763432) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1989 Toyota MR2 2dr Coupe (4-spd Automatic) is a 115-hp 1.6-liter coupe with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $14,110 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

It makes 115 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The MR2 measures 155.0 inches long on a 91.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,350 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,110 ($36,982 *)
Engine
Engine Type4A-GE, 1.6L DOHC 16-valve, naturally aspirated, EFI
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower115 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length155 in
Width65 in
Height48 in
Wheelbase91.3 in
Curb Weight2,350 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Legroom Front43 in
Shoulder Room Front52 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear51 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 1989 Toyota MR2.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota MR2

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota MR2. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 13, 2013 · Seat Belts
“PLACING SEATBELT ON WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF A 1989 TOYOTA MR2 N/A 5 SPEED, THE SEATBELT BUCKLE/CLASP BROKE IN MY HAND. THE BUCKLE'S TOP COVER CAME OFF AND THE RED PUSH BUTTON ALSO FELL…”

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 TOYOTA MR2. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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