1992 Isuzu Impulse RSTrue Cost of Ownership in Thailand
160 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (80%), VAT (7%), insurance, fuel at ฿0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$19K
Base: $10K
Annual Total
$7K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$8K
80% of base price
VAT
$1K
7% applied
Annual Insurance
$850
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$52K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
1992 Isuzu Impulse RS — Full Cost Breakdown in Thailand
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $10K |
| Import Duty (80%) | $8K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (7%) | $1K |
| Total Purchase Price | $19K |
| Annual Insurance | $850 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $2K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $550 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $7K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $52K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.436 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Isuzu Impulse RS Fuel Cost Calculator — Thailand
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,425
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$119
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$9.50
10L × ฿0.95
Isuzu Impulse RS Depreciation Curve
The Isuzu Impulse RS loses approximately $5K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $10K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $8K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $7K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $6K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $5K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $5K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Isuzu Impulse RS vs. Competitors in Thailand
How does the Isuzu Impulse RS compare to similar cars available in Thailand?
Isuzu
Impulse RS
Base Price
$10K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$7K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Thailand market. Import duty (80%) and VAT (7%) applied to all models.
🇹🇭 Owning a Car in Thailand
High import tax but low running costs.
Very Expensive for Thailand
Annual car costs = 93% of average Thailand income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In Thailand
Fuel Price
฿0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$850
Per year
Import Duty
80%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
7%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
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Isuzu Impulse RS in Thailand — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Isuzu Impulse RS in Thailand.
The 1992 Isuzu Impulse RS has a base price of $10,000 USD. In Thailand, after 80% import duty and 7% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $19,260 USD (฿19,260 THB).