1990 Isuzu Impulse XS Coupe
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- Photo: Isuzu Impulse turbo (4892157814) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '90 Isuzu Impulse by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Impulse Side by Rylin Rei, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Impulse Rear by Rylin Rei, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Isuzu Impulse RS Interior by Adam Barrera @highmileage, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Isuzu Impulse XS Coupe is a 130-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,999 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 102 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Impulse measures 166.0 inches long on a 96.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,411 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,999 ($29,837 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 102 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 12 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14" |
| Wheels Rear | 14" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 166 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 51.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,411 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 32 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 30.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.9 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Isuzu Impulse XS Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Isuzu IMPULSE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 6, 1992 · AIR BAGS
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
Consequence: FRACTURING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB CAN DECREASE THEDRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD REDUCE THE CRASH PROTECTION OF THESTEERING SYSTEM AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG.
Remedy: A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
NHTSA campaign 92V091000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Isuzu IMPULSE
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Isuzu IMPULSE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System | 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 IMPULSE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.