1990 Isuzu Impulse

US · Subcompact Cars

The 1990 Isuzu Impulse is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 1.6L 4-cylinder (DOHC) (FFS)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 1.6L 4-cylinder (DOHC) (FFS)

Combined Economy

22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

Manual, Automatic

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 1.6L 4-cylinder (DOHC) (FFS)
Displacement	1.6 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic
Gears	4 to 5
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
Highway	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

92V091000: AIR BAGS
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
Remedy: A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
Reported July 6, 1992. View on NHTSA

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 21, 2026

Data verified: October 21, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

1989 Isuzu Impulse
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · RWD
21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
1991 Isuzu Impulse
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder ((DOHC) (FFS)), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1990 Isuzu Impulse have?

Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 1.6L 4-cylinder ((DOHC) (FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1990 Isuzu Impulse?

Combined fuel economy is 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1990 Isuzu Impulse front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1990 Isuzu Impulse?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.