1990 Isuzu Amigo S 2WD
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- Photo: 1994 Isuzu Amigo XS in Electric Blue Pearl Metallic, front left, 11-05-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Amigo XS by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: A-Dark-Car by pauk aka Ruslan V Albitsky, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Amigo 2dr Soft Top (4872696909) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Isuzu Amigo XS in Electric Blue Pearl Metallic, rear right, 11-05-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Isuzu Amigo S 2WD is a 96-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $9,758 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 96 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 123 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Amigo measures 164.2 inches long on a 91.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,890 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,758 ($24,264 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3-liter SOHC 8-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 96 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 123 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 164.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in |
| Height | 65.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,890 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 32 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 19.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Isuzu Amigo S 2WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Isuzu AMIGO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 22, 1993 · TRAILER HITCHES
THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
NHTSA campaign 93E023000
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Isuzu AMIGO
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Isuzu AMIGO. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
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 1990 ISUZU AMIGO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.