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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 1981–1992 · Updated Oct 30, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 1993 Isuzu IMPULSE window sticker reads 24 mpg combined (21 city, 29 highway) for the 1.8L 4-cyl.

The Isuzu IMPULSE window sticker — build, options & years

The Isuzu IMPULSE ran from 1981–1992.

Powertrain on the label
1.8L 4-cyl
EPA fuel economy
24 mpg combined (1993)
Warranty as sold
3 years / 36,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
5 years / 60,000 miles
Generations
1 (1981–1992)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Isuzu IMPULSE VIN decoder.

What the Isuzu IMPULSE sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 1993 IMPULSE:

FIG.01·Isuzu IMPULSE — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving21 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising29 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label24 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 418 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 1993) the best IMPULSE version ranks #19 of 40 on combined MPG (the class best is 43 mpg).

How the IMPULSE's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 1984 to 1993:

FIG.02·Isuzu IMPULSE — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
198419861988199019921993222221262424
RANGE 22 → 24·SOURCE EPA · 1984–1993

Combined went from 22 mpg in 1984 to 24 in 1993; the best year on file is 1990 at 26 mpg.

The IMPULSE sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the IMPULSE (24 mpg, 1993) sits behind the Volkswagen FOX and Nissan PULSAR.

FIG.03·Isuzu IMPULSE window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Isuzu IMPULSE199324 mpg—
Volkswagen Scirocco198822 mpg—
Volkswagen FOX199325 mpg—
Nissan PULSAR199026 mpg—
ROWS 4·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA
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Isuzu IMPULSE · 12 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.8
Complaint severity4.2

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Isuzu IMPULSE VIN decoder.

IMPULSE window sticker — every model year

Any IMPULSE from 1981–1992: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Isuzu models: Isuzu window stickers.

Other Isuzu window stickers

FIG.06·Other Isuzu window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Isuzu NPR1987–2024——
Isuzu Trooper1984–2002Special Purpose Vehicles25 mpg
Isuzu Rodeo1989–2004Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD20 mpg
Isuzu Amigo1989–1999Special Purpose Vehicles20 mpg
Isuzu VehiCross1999–2002Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD15 mpg
Isuzu Ascender2003–2008Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD16 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Isuzu IMPULSE

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every IMPULSE, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Isuzu IMPULSE all three must show the same number.
Everything on the Isuzu IMPULSE
Recalls8 campaignsFuel economy26 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems38 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space13 cu ftDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1981–1992

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Isuzu IMPULSE window sticker show?

The 1993 label shows up to 24 mpg combined, #19 of 40 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,600 a year.

Does the IMPULSE sticker show better MPG than the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Yes: the most efficient 1993 IMPULSE reads 24 mpg combined, the 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 22.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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