What kind of car was the Isuzu I-Mark?
The I-Mark was Isuzu’s compact car for the United States, sold from 1984 to 1989. It was the US name for the Gemini, a small car offered in sedan and hatchback forms. It brought Isuzu’s range beyond its trucks and utility vehicles, with a more compact choice for everyday driving.
The sedan and hatchback gave the I-Mark two distinct shapes: a conventional car with a separate boot, and a shorter body with a rear hatch. The model offered both petrol and diesel engines in the US.
Generations, engines and power
The second-generation I-Mark ran from 1985 to 1989. It switched to front-wheel drive and was offered as a sedan or hatchback, following the layout of the contemporary Gemini.
Across the US range, engine sizes ran from 1.5 L to 1.8 L, with petrol and diesel options.
How economical was the Isuzu I-Mark?
The best combined EPA rating was 35 MPG. The lowest listed consumption was 6.7 L/100 km under the EPA procedure. These are US ratings; EPA testing differs from European WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle test. The US range covered 20 versions from 1984 to 1989.
Questions and answers
When was the Isuzu I-Mark sold in the United States?
It was sold in the US from 1984 to 1989.
What engines did the I-Mark have?
The engine range ran from 1.5 L to 1.8 L, with petrol and diesel versions.
What body styles were available?
The second-generation I-Mark was offered as a sedan and a hatchback.
What was its best combined EPA rating?
Its best combined EPA rating was 35 MPG.