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Isuzu Impulse Coupe 1.6 i 12V (95 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Isuzu Impulse:
The Isuzu Piazza is a small, sporty 3-door liftback coupé which was manufactured by Isuzu from 1981 until 1992 in two generations. The Isuzu Piazza was marketed as the Isuzu Impulse in North America and as the Holden Piazza in Australia.
The first generation Piazza was a rear-wheel drive car, and in the United Kingdom it was the first widely available Isuzu passenger car. The second generation was available as front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It was the basis for the lower-priced Gemini Coupé, known as the Geo Storm in the US market....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe Overview:
Isuzu Impulse (Coupe). With 131 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11 l/100km). Weighing only 1035 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1990 Isuzu Impulse Coupe was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official rating is available.
1.6 i 12V (95 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The least powerful option, further hampered by the automatic transmission, making it suitable only for relaxed, unhurried driving.
Fuel Economy
Offers decent fuel economy for an automatic, but the performance trade-off is significant, prioritizing comfort over speed.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unique and distinctive styling
- • Available turbocharged engine offers strong performance
- • Lotus-tuned suspension (on some models) provides good handling
- • Relatively rare, offering a unique ownership experience
Cons:
- • Interior quality can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Parts availability can be challenging due to rarity
- • Automatic transmissions can feel sluggish on lower-powered models
- • Limited aftermarket support
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Isuzu |
| Model: | Impulse |
| Generation: | Coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i 12V (95 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 95 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 59.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 131 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1588 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.9 kg/Hp, 91.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1035 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 620 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 310 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4150 mm mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1430 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 HR14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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