Isuzu

Piazza Turbo

1981-1990RWD

150 hp

0-100 in 8.5s

About the Isuzu Piazza Turbo

The Piazza is a wedge-shaped Giugiaro design from an era when Isuzu genuinely competed with Toyota and Nissan. Rear-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0 making around 150 hp, and — on later cars — Lotus-tuned suspension that transformed a soft cruiser into something that handled properly.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability60/100

Economy62/100

Insurance Cost32/100

Import Price48/100

Maintenance62/100

Practicality52/100

Parts Availability28/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

6/10 · Moderate DIY

4ZC1 turbo with Lotus-tuned chassis — period parts are scarce.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L Turbo (4ZC1-T)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

150 hp

Torque

230 Nm

Weight

1180 kg

0-100 km/t

8.5s

Production Years

1981-1990

Investment Grade

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$28,035

🇪🇺 €25,720

📅 Last 12 months▼ -7%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +131%

Price history

$12,136

2021

$16,638

2022

$21,141

2023

$25,643

2024

$30,145

2025

$28,035

2026

Investment Grade · Accessible

The Isuzu Piazza Turbo (1981-1990) is firmly a driver's car in market terms. With bulletproof reliability (60/10) that owners routinely daily-drive and low running costs (62/10 maintenance), plus parts remain widely available (28/10), the RWD layout stays usable day-to-day. Values have softened slightly (-7.0% over 12 months) and a rarity score of 62/100 keeps good cars in short supply, which means there is little pressure to overpay — walk away from rough cars and let the next one come along. Buy it to drive, not to flip.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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