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1989 Toyota MR2 Supercharged 2dr Coupe (5-spd Manual)

The 1989 Toyota MR2 Supercharged 2dr Coupe (5-spd Manual) is a 145-hp 1.6-liter supercharged coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $17,940 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 145 horsepower and 137 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The MR2 measures 155.0 inches long on a 91.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,493 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,940 ($47,020 *)
Engine
Engine Type4A-GZE, 1.6L DOHC 16-valve, supercharged + intercooled
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower145 hp
Torque137 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve, supercharged
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
1st Gear3.23
2nd Gear1.913
3rd Gear1.258
4th Gear0.918
5th Gear0.731
Reverse3.583
Final Drive4.285
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length155 in
Width65 in
Height48 in
Wheelbase91.3 in
Curb Weight2,493 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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