Isuzu Impulse (1990-1992) / Asüna Sunfire (1992-1993)
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1990-1992 / 1992½-1993 Asüna Sunfire /
Summary
| Summary | |
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| Make & model | Isuzu Impulse |
| Body code (primary) | JI (JT) |
| Markets sold in | 1990-1991 (Canada) 1990-1992 (USA) 1992½-1993 as Asüna Sunfire (Canada) |
| Model years/version | 1990-1991 Isuzu Impulse (Canada) 1990-1992 Isuzu Impulse (USA) 1992½-1993 Asüna Sunfire (Canada) |
| Generation | 2nd generation |
| Also known as | Isuzu Piazza / Piazza Nero (1991-1992) |
| Designer (year) | |
| Manufacturer | Isuzu Motor Company |
| Assembly location | Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Release date | |
| Production span | ? July 1989 to January 1993 |
| Quantity produced | XS: unknown ; RS: 800 estimated for North America |
| Total sale/market | |
| Related models | Geo Storm (NAM)(1990-1993) / Isuzu PA Nero (1990-1992) Isuzu Stylus (NAM)(1991-1993) Isuzu Gemini (1990-1993) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 3-door hatchback (Wagonback) |
| Layout/Drivetrain | FF F4 (RS) |
| Engine(s)/disp.(cc)/hp | L4 1.6L 130hp DOHC 4XE-1 (1990-1991) L4 1.6L 160hp DOHC Turbo 4XE-1WT (RS) L4 1.8L 140hp DOHC 4XF-1 (1992-1993) |
| Transmission(s) | AT4 / MT5 MT5 (RS) |
| Wheelbase | |
| Dimensions L/W/H | |
| Weight | |
| Previous model(s) | Isuzu Impulse (NAM)(1983-1989) |
| Following model(s) | none |
| Class/Segment | |
| Rival model(s) | Toyota Celica Acura Integra Eagle Talon Plymouth Laser Mitsubishi Eclipse Ford Probe Subaru XT Honda Prelude Nissan NX Mazda MX-3 |
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-> Specifications / technical sheet explained| General | |||||
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| Make | Isuzu | ||||
| Model name | Impulse | ||||
| Year page | 1990-1992 | ||||
| Specifications by model variation (1990-1992) | |||||
| - | -------- Version #1 -------- | -------- Version #2 -------- | -------- Version #3 -------- | -------- Version #4 -------- | -------- Version #5 -------- |
| Version or variation name |
XS (1990-1991) | XS wagonback (1991) | XS (1992) | XS wagonback (1992) | RS (1991-1992) |
| Body style | coupe | hatchback | coupe | hatchback | coupe |
| Chassis code | |||||
| Engine position | Front-engine | Front-engine | Front-engine | Front-engine | Front-engine |
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Assembled in | Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| Market for model | North America | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| Body and dimensions | |||||
| Version or variation name |
XS (1990-1991) | XS wagonback (1991) | XS (1992) | XS wagonback (1992) | RS (1991-1992) |
| Doors / Seating | 2 doors, 4 passengers | 3 doors, 4 passengers | 2 doors, 4 passengers | 3 doors, 4 passengers | 2 doors, 4 passengers |
| Steering position | Left-hand drive (LHD) | Left-hand drive (LHD) | Left-hand drive (LHD) | Left-hand drive (LHD) | Left-hand drive (LHD) |
| Ground clearance (mm) | |||||
| Wheelbase (mm) | |||||
| Length x width x height (mm) |
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| Front / rear track width (mm) |
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| Curb weight (kg) | |||||
| Front / rear weight distribution (%) |
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| Max load capacity (kg) | |||||
| Trunk capacity (L/ft³) & /w seats folded (L/ft³) |
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| Fuel tank capacity (L/gal) | |||||
| Towing capacity (kg/lbs) | |||||
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | |||||
| Suspension, wheels and brakes | |||||
| Version or variation name |
XS (1990-1991) | XS wagonback (1991) | XS (1992) | XS wagonback (1992) | RS (1991-1992) |
| Front brakes / dim.(in) | discs | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| Rear brakes / dim.(in) | discs | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| Power brakes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake fluid / cap.(ml) | |||||
| ABS | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Front suspension | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson |
| Front stab. bar size (in) | yes, 18 mm | yes, 18 mm | yes, 18 mm | yes, 18 mm | yes |
| Rear suspension | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson | MacPherson |
| Rear stab. bar size (in) | yes, 16.5 mm | yes, 16.5 mm | yes, 16.5 mm | yes, 16.5 mm | yes, 18 mm |
| Steering type | |||||
| Turning circle (m/ft) | |||||
| Power steering | yes | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| - PS fluid / cap.(ml) | |||||
| Front tires / infl.(psi) | |||||
| Rear tires / infl.(psi) | |||||
| Front wheels specs | |||||
| Rear wheels specs | |||||
| Spare tire size | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 4 x 100 mm | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| Wheel nut/bolt thread | M12 x 1.50 | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| Engine | |||||
| Version or variation name |
XS (1990-1991) | XS wagonback (1991) | XS (1992) | XS wagonback (1992) | RS (1991-1992) |
| Engine mounting | Transversal | Transversal | Transversal | Transversal | Transversal |
| Engine code / name | 4XE-1 | <- | 4XF-1 | <- | 4XE-1WT |
| - type/cylinders/charge | L4 NA | <- | <- | <- | L4 Turbo |
| - type/stroke | 4-stroke | 4-stroke | 4-stroke | 4-stroke | 4-stroke |
| - displacement (L) | 1.6 L | <- | 1.8 L | <- | 1.6 L |
| - displacement (cc) | |||||
| - displacement (ci) | |||||
| - bore x stroke (mm) | |||||
| - head/cams/valvegear | |||||
| - timing drive | Timing belt | Timing belt | Timing belt | Timing belt | Timing belt |
| - interference eng. | No | No | No | No | No |
| - fuel delivery/carbs. | Electronic fuel injection | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| - compression ratio | |||||
| - power (hp@rpm) | |||||
| - torque (Lb-ft@rpm) | |||||
| - redline (rpm) | |||||
| Recom. fuel type | Regular 87 octane | Regular 87 octane | Regular 87 octane | Regular 87 octane | Premium 91 octane |
| Oil & cap. (L/qts) | 4L Mineral 10W30 or 5W30 | 4L Mineral 10W30 or 5W30 | 4L Mineral 10W30 or 5W30 | 4L Mineral 10W30 or 5W30 | ~4.3L Mineral 10W30 or 5W30 |
| - oil filter number | Wix 51334 | Wix 51334 | Wix 51334 | Wix 51334 | Wix 51334 |
| Ignition system | Coil & distributor | Coil & distributor | Coil & distributor | Coil & distributor | Cam angle sensor + coils |
| - firing order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| - spark plugs/gap | BKR6E-11 | ||||
| Engine cooling | Water-cooled | Water-cooled | Water-cooled | Water-cooled | Water-cooled |
| - pump/fan drive | serpentine belt, electric fan | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| - coolant spec & cap.(L) | |||||
| Engine block material | cast-iron | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| Engine head material | aluminium | <- | <- | <- | <- |
| Turbo/sprchg. specs | - | - | - | - | IHI |
| - pressure (psi) | - | - | - | - | |
| Exhaust pipe main size | |||||
| Battery type/size/volt. | 12V - Front, Group 25R,26R or 35 | 12V - Front, Group 25R,26R or 35 | 12V - Front, Group 25R,26R or 35 | 12V - Front, Group 25R,26R or 35 | 12V - Front, Group 25R,26R or 35 |
| Max alternator amps | 75A | 75A | 75A / 80A (AT) | 75A / 80A (AT) | 75A |
| Driving range (km/mi) on fuel / battery (if EV) |
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| Electric engine type | |||||
| Charging times/tech. | |||||
| Transmission / Drivetrain | |||||
| Version or variation name |
XS (1990-1991) | XS wagonback (1991) | XS (1992) | XS wagonback (1992) | RS (1991-1992) |
| Wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Drive type | axles | axles | axles | axles | axles |
| Greabox 1 type/gears | Manual 5-speed | Manual 5-speed | Manual 5-speed | Manual 5-speed | Manual 5-speed |
| - fluid grade/cap.(L) | 1.9L 5W30 mineral or equivalent | 1.9L 5W30 mineral or equivalent | 1.9L 5W30 mineral or equivalent | 1.9L 5W30 mineral or equivalent | 1.9L 5W30 mineral or equivalent |
| Greabox 2 type/gears | Automatic 4-speed | Automatic 4-speed | Automatic 4-speed | Automatic 4-speed | |
| - fluid grade/cap.(L) | ATF Dexron III Dry fill 6.6L / Drain, refill ~3.0L | ATF Dexron III Dry fill 6.6L / Drain, refill ~3.0L | ATF Dexron III Dry fill 6.6L / Drain, refill ~3.0L | ATF Dexron III Dry fill 6.6L / Drain, refill ~3.0L | |
| Greabox 3 type/gears | |||||
| - fluid grade/cap.(L) | |||||
| Differential ratios | |||||
| - Fr/Rr fluid /cap. (L) | - | - | - | - | 0.73L GL-5 such as 75W90 or 80W90 |
| Transfer case fluid /cap.(L) |
- | - | - | - | 1.3L 80W90 EPI GL-5 |
| Performances | |||||
| Version or variation name |
XS (1990-1991) | XS wagonback (1991) | XS (1992) | XS wagonback (1992) | RS (1991-1992) |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | |||||
| 0-100 kph/(~63mph)(sec.) | |||||
| 0-~400m / ¼ mile | |||||
| Top speed (kph/mph) | |||||
| Braking 100-0kph(m) | |||||
| Lateral acc. (G) | |||||
| Noise cruise spd(dB) | |||||
| Noise full throttle(dB) | |||||
| Fuel cons. L/100km city/hwy |
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| Equipment & Misc. | |||||
| Version or variation name |
XS (1990-1991) | XS wagonback (1991) | XS (1992) | XS wagonback (1992) | RS (1991-1992) |
| Original MSRP price | |||||
| Original warranty | |||||
| Standard equipment | |||||
| Optional equipment | |||||
| Misc / Repair part # | Check Parts Diagrams | ||||
| Air filter # | |||||
| Wiper sizes (front left/right/rear) |
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| Headlight bulb # | |||||
| Towing info | |||||
| Exhaust diagram | |||||
| Car audio info | |||||
page revision: 16, last edited: 26 Oct 2024 02:19