1991 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 1991 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 $12,368 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 102 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Impulse measures 166.1 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 | $12,368 ($29,512 *) |
| 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 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 12 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14" |
| Wheels Rear | 14" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 166.1 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 51.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,411 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.4 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 1991 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 1991 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
25 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Isuzu IMPULSE
Owner Complaints
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Isuzu IMPULSE (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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 1991 ISUZU IMPULSE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.