- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Same as 2001
2000-2002 Isuzu Trooper MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Isuzu Trooper at a glance
The 2000-2002 Isuzu Trooper covers 3 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (15 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001; 2002 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Isuzu Trooper by model year
What the 2002 Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$363
$4,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.27
Per 100 miles
$29.07
Five years
$21,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$280more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Isuzu Trooper MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Isuzu Trooper as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
2001 Isuzu Trooper MPG
15 MPG · $4,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
2000 Isuzu Trooper MPG
15 MPG · $4,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD: $5,920 in California and $3,800 in Texas, a $2,120 difference.
- California $5,920
- Washington $5,490
- New York $4,360
- Florida $4,120
- Texas $3,800
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Isuzu Trooper get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Isuzu Trooper at 15 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG (14 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Isuzu Trooper?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Isuzu Trooper tops out at 15 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Isuzu Trooper?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Isuzu Trooper per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,360 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,360 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Isuzu Trooper 100 miles?
About $29.07 per 100 miles for the Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Isuzu Trooper more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2002 Isuzu Trooper compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Trooper 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,360 a year to fuel, $280 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 228 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Isuzu Trooper different from the 2001 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2001 and 2002: 3 configurations rated 15 MPG combined. See the 2001 Isuzu Trooper for that year.