Isuzu

Impulse RS

1990-1992AWD

160 hp

0-100 in 7.5s

About the Isuzu Impulse RS

The Impulse RS is one of the great oddities of Japanese performance: an Isuzu, styled by Giugiaro, with suspension developed by Lotus, all-wheel drive, and a 160 hp turbocharged 1.6 with a Recaro-lined interior. Isuzu built it in tiny numbers before abandoning passenger cars entirely.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability65/100

Economy68/100

Insurance Cost35/100

Import Price52/100

Maintenance60/100

Practicality55/100

Parts Availability32/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

6/10 · Moderate DIY

AWD turbo Isuzu — parts support is essentially gone.

Technical Specs

Engine

1.6L Turbo (4XE1-WT)

Drivetrain

AWD

Horsepower

160 hp

Torque

203 Nm

Weight

1240 kg

0-100 km/t

7.5s

Production Years

1990-1992

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$28,907

🇪🇺 €26,520

📅 Last 12 months→ +1%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +69%

Price history

$17,105

2021

$19,984

2022

$22,863

2023

$25,742

2024

$28,621

2025

$28,907

2026

C+

Investment Grade · Sensible

The Isuzu Impulse RS (1990-1992) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (65/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (60/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (32/10) make the AWD package easy to live with. Values have been essentially flat (+1.0% over 12 months), and a rarity score of 65/100 keeps good cars in short supply, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

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