Isuzu Trooper MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Isuzu Trooper model year from 1984 to 2002 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Trooper has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1986 (up to 25 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Isuzu Trooper fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2002 15 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
2001 15 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
2000 15 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
1999 15 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
1998 15 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
1997 14–15 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1996 14–15 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1995 14–15 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1994 14–15 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1993 14–16 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1992 15 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1991 15 MPG 2.8L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl
1990 15 MPG 2.8L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl
1989 15 MPG 2.6L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl
1988 15 MPG 2.6L 4-cyl
1987 17–22 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl
1986 17–25 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl
1985 18 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
1984 18 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl

2002 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 2002 Trooper was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG
Trooper 2WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG

2001 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 2001 Trooper was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG
Trooper 2WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG

2000 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 2000 Trooper was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 2WD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 15 MPG

1999 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1999 Trooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG
Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG

1998 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1998 Trooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG

1997 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1997 Trooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

1996 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1996 Trooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

1995 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1995 Trooper was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG

1994 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1994 Trooper was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG

1993 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1993 Trooper was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 16 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG

1992 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1992 Trooper was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 16 15 MPG
Trooper 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 17 15 MPG

1991 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1991 Trooper was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 17 15 MPG
Trooper 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1990 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1990 Trooper was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 17 15 MPG
Trooper 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1989 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1989 Trooper was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.6L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 17 15 MPG
Trooper 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Trooper 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1988 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1988 Trooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 17 15 MPG
Trooper 2.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1987 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1987 Trooper was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 22 23 22 MPG
Trooper 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG
Trooper 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG

1986 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1986 Trooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 24 26 25 MPG
Trooper 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG

1985 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1985 Trooper was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG

1984 Isuzu Trooper: engines & MPG

The 1984 Trooper was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Trooper 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does an Isuzu Trooper get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Trooper range from 15 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1986 model year.

What engines does the 2002 Isuzu Trooper have?

The 2002 Trooper was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2002 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Isuzu Trooper require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline or diesel.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Isuzu Trooper EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/isuzu/trooper.

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