Isuzu Pickup 1-Ton MPG by year — every rating on record
The Isuzu Pickup 1-Ton has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1988 to 1992. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (1988) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1991). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #11 of 21 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1989 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #10 of 19 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1990 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #13 of 21 (40th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1991 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #18 of 21 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1992 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #15 of 21 (30th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Isuzu Pickup 1-Ton placed highest in 1989 at #10 of 19, and lowest in 1991 at #18 of 21. It spent 2 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 → 1991 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
What Pickup 1-Ton fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1992 Isuzu Pickup 1-Ton burns 719 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1992 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 16 mpg the Isuzu Pickup 1-Ton is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $599 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Isuzu nameplates
Every Isuzu model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.