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Isuzu IMPULSE Specs

Dimensions and weight for every Isuzu IMPULSE model year from 1990 to 1991, as declared by the manufacturer.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 1990–1991 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 1991 Isuzu IMPULSE, the latest model year on record, is 166.1″ long, 66.5″ wide and 51.2″ tall on a 96.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,416 lb. At 13.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Isuzu IMPULSE generation, measured

FIG.01·Isuzu IMPULSE dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1990–1991166.1″66.5″51.2″96.5″2,416 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Will a IMPULSE fit

FIG.02·Isuzu IMPULSE — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep13.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft13.8 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.5 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Isuzu IMPULSE against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 504 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width66.5″68.5″−2.0″
Wheelbase96.5″99.6″−3.1″
Curb weight2,416 lb2,908 lb−492 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

IMPULSE against its rivals

Next to the Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen FOX and Nissan PULSAR, the IMPULSE is the heaviest and the widest of the four.

FIG.04·Isuzu IMPULSE against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Isuzu IMPULSE (this car)1991166.1″66.5″2,416 lb
Volkswagen Scirocco1989165.7″64.2″2,220 lb
Volkswagen FOX1992163.4″63″2,127 lb
Nissan PULSAR1990166.5″66.1″2,388 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Everything on the Isuzu IMPULSE
Recalls8 campaignsFuel economy26 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems38 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildCargo space13 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1981–1992

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1991 IMPULSE bigger than the 1990?

No. The 1991 and 1990 IMPULSE are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the IMPULSE or the Volkswagen Scirocco?

The 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco is about the same length as the 1991 IMPULSE, and 196 lb lighter.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 2 IMPULSE model years, 1990 to 1991. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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