The Impulse's steering-wheel adjuster did double duty — move the wheel and the whole instrument cluster moved with it, a quirky trick Ford later copied for the Probe.
Lead trim: Base · 4-spd auto · 1.9L · RWD · up to 160 hp
Isuzu Impulse1984–1993
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FactThe Impulse's steering-wheel adjuster did double duty — move the wheel and the whole instrument cluster moved with it, a quirky trick Ford later copied for the Probe.
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Trims & Figures
13 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base · 4-spd auto · 1.6L · FWD | 1990–1991 | 1.6 L Inline-4 | 130 hp | 102 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 1.8L · FWD | 1992–1993 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | 140 hp | 125 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 1.9L · RWD | 1986–1986 | 1.9 L 4-cyl | 90 hp | 108 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 2.0L | 1984–1984 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 90 hp | 108 lb-ft | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 2.0L · RWD | 1985–1989 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 90 hp | 108 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 2.3L · RWD | 1988–1989 | 2.3 L 4-cyl | 110 hp | 127 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 1.6L · AWD | 1990–1992 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | 160 hp | 150 lb-ft | — | AWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 1.6L · FWD | 1990–1991 | 1.6 L Inline-4 | 130 hp | 102 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 1.8L · FWD | 1992–1993 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | 140 hp | 125 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 1.9L · RWD | 1986–1986 | 1.9 L 4-cyl | 90 hp | 108 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 2.0L | 1984–1984 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 90 hp | 108 lb-ft | — | — | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 2.0L · RWD | 1985–1989 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 90 hp | 108 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 2.3L · RWD | 1988–1989 | 2.3 L 4-cyl | 110 hp | 127 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
Owning one
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