What is the Isuzu Impulse?
The Isuzu Impulse was a sporty liftback coupe, adding a distinctive passenger car to a range known for trucks and commercial vehicles. In Japan, the related car was called the Piazza; in North America, it was the Impulse. Giorgetto Giugiaro designed the first-generation car, and later models gained suspension tuning developed with Lotus.
Generations and engines
The first generation, code JR, ran from 1984 to 1989. The second, code JT, followed from 1990 to 1993, with a new design and front-wheel-drive layout. The second generation also had Lotus-tuned suspension.
US EPA listings span petrol engines from 1.6 L to 2.3 L across both generations.
Fuel consumption and where it was sold
The best combined US EPA rating is 26 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 9 L/100 km under the EPA procedure.
US EPA listings cover the Impulse from 1984 to 1993, across 24 versions. In Japan, the related car was called the Piazza.
Questions and answers
How many generations of Isuzu Impulse were there?
Two: the JR first generation, from 1984 to 1989, and the JT second generation, from 1990 to 1993.
What engines did the Impulse have?
US EPA listings span petrol engines from 1.6 L to 2.3 L.
What is the best combined EPA fuel-economy figure?
The best combined US EPA rating is 26 MPG.
Was the Impulse sold under another name?
In Japan, the related car was called the Piazza.
