Isuzu Impulse

19841993 · 39 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
21
Best
26

The Isuzu Impulse has been tested by the EPA across 39 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1993. Over this period, the Impulse has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1993
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1993
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1992
1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192622MPG
1992
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1992
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1991
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1991
1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192622MPG
1991
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
1990
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1990
1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192622MPG
1990
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
1989
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1989
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
1988
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1988
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182220MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182220MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192321MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
1986
1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192321MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192321MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192321MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG

Historical Efficiency

1993
24
1992
24
1991
26
1990
26
1989
21
1988
21
1987
21
1986
22
1985
22
1984
22

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Impulse) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Isuzu Impulse. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1990
1
1985
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory