1989 Toyota Cressida Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1989 model year marked the final generation for the Toyota Cressida. The impending success of the Lexus made it superfluous for Toyota to have a luxury sedan in its lineup. The 1989 Cressida got a larger, more powerful engine; a bigger, more rounded body; and more standard features, like ABS brakes.
The 1989 Cressida had a 3.0-liter, 190-horsepower, six-cylinder engine. It came standard with an automatic transmission featuring "park lock," which made it impossible to shift out of park unless the gas pedal was depressed. Fuel economy was about 19/24.
Cressida enthusiasts say the '89 is an extremely comfortable car that due to the rear-wheel-drive is fun to drive and with regular maintenance will last for hundreds of thousands of miles. Drivers do caution that in the event your Cressida needs repair, parts can cost a lot.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1989 Toyota Cressida
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by Seefat R
Aug 23, 2009
its a 4 cylinder cressida, the pick is quick for an average street car, brakin is good, handling is better, a very strong car 1 of the strongest toyota has ever made, no repairs as yet otha dan in the axel after i chrashed it, the interior is pretty plain not really fancy or nethin the same applies for the exterior. the milage is the best part in this car .goes abt 400km to the tank. i think is a really fun car to drive along with its ssister car the 6 sylinder 1994 cressida.Aug 23, 2009
by Wayne B
Jan 04, 2009
I drove a Toyota Cressida during my last week in
Desert Storm. I was sent north (from Port of Dammam,
Saudi Arabia) to look for a piece of military equipment
that was left behind (or suspected to be). On the major
six lane highways of Saudi Arabia and little traffic, I
was able to rack the little Cressida up to about 140
mph! Awesome driving, but lousy judgment. It was
fun, but I wouldn't do it again and I wouldn't own a
Cressida.Jan 04, 2009
by Anonymous
Apr 09, 2008
I'm driving the car for 5 months now. My husband got it for me to drive back and forth to work. I would like it if it got better gas mileage but, considering it's age, it's not a bad little car. Apr 09, 2008
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by Seefat R
Aug 23, 2009
its a 4 cylinder cressida, the pick is quick for an average street car, brakin is good, handling is better, a very strong car 1 of the strongest toyota has ever made, no repairs as yet otha dan in the axel after i chrashed it, the interior is pretty plain not really fancy or nethin the same applies for the exterior. the milage is the best part in this car .goes abt 400km to the tank. i think is a really fun car to drive along with its ssister car the 6 sylinder 1994 cressida.Aug 23, 2009
by Wayne B
Jan 04, 2009
I drove a Toyota Cressida during my last week in
Desert Storm. I was sent north (from Port of Dammam,
Saudi Arabia) to look for a piece of military equipment
that was left behind (or suspected to be). On the major
six lane highways of Saudi Arabia and little traffic, I
was able to rack the little Cressida up to about 140
mph! Awesome driving, but lousy judgment. It was
fun, but I wouldn't do it again and I wouldn't own a
Cressida.Jan 04, 2009
by Anonymous
Apr 09, 2008
I'm driving the car for 5 months now. My husband got it for me to drive back and forth to work. I would like it if it got better gas mileage but, considering it's age, it's not a bad little car. Apr 09, 2008
by Kevin M
Apr 01, 2008
for those that know me and this car, no questions necessaryApr 01, 2008
by Anonymous
Mar 31, 2008
I had a 91 honda accord ex, and I thought that car was nice, well I now own a 89 cressida and it is nicer and more advanced than the honda was. I got the car for $350.00 and it rides quiet and smooth, its a nice little car with get-up-and go power! Really impressed me, my car is nicer than my husbands 94 mazda 929, and I paid less for mine, which really burns his insides! Hah!!Mar 31, 2008
by Pritesh N
Mar 17, 2008
I had this car for 4 yrs and this car was a tank for built quality. 3.0L Straight 6 cylinder inline engine with 24 valves, 197 bhp rear wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 9 seconds with 4 people sitting in the car, was last recorded in March 2007. Really comfortable and quiet for crusing on the highway. had power brakes with ABS. Mar 17, 2008
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1989 Toyota Cressida Pricing
Original MSRP
$21,810 to $21,810Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Equalizer: graphic · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent