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1990 Isuzu

Impulse

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo

Isuzu Impulse: best and worst years
1990 Isuzu Impulse (photo 1 of 3)

Closest available photo (1991 model year); you're viewing the 1990.

1991 photoBull-DoserPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
160NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.066 hp/lb
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
166 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
51 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
96 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,416 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
5

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SEAT BELTS40%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL40%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 5 total.

Isuzu Impulse: best and worst years

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