Isuzu Impulse JR120/130
First generation · 1983–1989 · 7 model years · 5 trims
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Photo: 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo in Pure White, front left, 11-05-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Isuzu by dave_7, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Isuzu Impulse (1161503392) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Isuzu Impulse (17745840352) by ilikewaffles11, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo in Pure White, rear left, 11-05-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo in Pure White, front left, 11-05-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu by dave_7, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Impulse (1161503392) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Impulse (17745840352) by ilikewaffles11, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo in Pure White, rear left, 11-05-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | |||||||
| Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.3 L 2.3-liter SOHC 8-valve I4 | 110 | 127 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/24 (20) | $14,628 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.3 L 2.3-liter SOHC 8-valve I4 | 110 | 127 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/24 (20) | $14,408 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| RS Turbo Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0 L 2.0-liter SOHC 8-valve turbocharged I4 | 140 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $15,388 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| S Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0 L 2.0-liter SOHC 8-valve I4 | 90 | 108 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/26 (22) | $11,228 |
| Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0 L 2.0-liter SOHC 8-valve I4 | 90 | 108 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/26 (22) | $12,528 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0 L 2.0-liter SOHC 8-valve I4 | 90 | 108 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/26 (22) | $11,297 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0 L 2.0-liter SOHC 8-valve I4 | 90 | 108 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19/26 (22) | $10,747 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Base 4AT · Hatchback | 2.0L (119 cu in) SOHC I4 | 90 | 108 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (OD) | RWD | — | — |
| Base 5MT · Hatchback | 2.0L (119 cu in) SOHC I4 | 90 | 108 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.