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Isuzu Trooper MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 1986, with its diesel version. Its weakest year peaked at 15 MPG (1988–1992 and 1994–2002).

Isuzu Trooper: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–20021015202530MPG19861988199219981984199019952002lowest peak 15Isuzu Trooper: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1015202530MPG1984198619881990199219941996199820002002
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
1,000.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2002 version, the Trooper 2WD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Isuzu Trooper has EPA ratings for 19 model years, 1984–2002, most often among special purpose vehicles. Its peak rating is the fourth highest of the 80 special purpose vehicle nameplates with MPG ratings on this site. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 33 special purpose vehicles in 1986, behind the class leader, the Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer.

That run of rated years is the fifth longest (tied with one other) among 85 special purpose vehicle nameplates on this site. Its best rating fell from 18 MPG in 1984 to 15 MPG in 2002, the fourth largest drop among 28 long-running special purpose vehicles.

Among 56 SUVs, 2002

The Trooper placed 40th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota RAV4 at 24 MPG. The next higher rating, 16 MPG, is shared by 11 nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 56 SUVs rated for 2002152025Trooper 15median 16.5RAV4Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 56 SUVs rated for 2002152025Trooper 15median 16.5

The Trooper, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–8813th of 30special purpose vehicles
1989–9333rd of 42special purpose vehicles
1994–9827th of 38special purpose vehicles
1999–0335th of 47SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 1986

    New: 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel, 2.3-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 25 MPG.

  • 1988

    New: 2.6-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 15 MPG.

  • 1992

    New: 3.2-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 15 MPG.

  • 1998

    New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 15 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1984–2002.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 1986–1987.

All 19 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2001–2002Trooper 2WD1514 / 18153
2000Trooper1514 / 17153
1998–1999Trooper1514 / 18152
1996–1997Trooper1514 / 17142
1994–1995Trooper1514 / 17144
1993Trooper1614 / 17144
1990–1992Trooper1515 / 17154
1989Trooper1515 / 17153
1988Trooper1515 / 17152
1987Trooper diesel2222 / 23173
1986Trooper diesel2524 / 26173
1985Trooper1817 / 20181
1984Trooper 4WD1817 / 20182

Version names in the EPA list: Trooper, Trooper 2WD, Trooper 4WD.

Same class, 2002

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