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Isuzu Trooper

Isuzu Trooper
Second generation Isuzu Trooper (United States)
Overview
ManufacturerIsuzu
Production1981–2002
AssemblyJapan: Fujisawa, Kanagawa (Fujisawa Plant)
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size SUV
Layoutfront engine, selectable four-wheel-drive
Chronology
Successor

The Isuzu Trooper is a full-size SUV that was produced by Isuzu between September 1981 and September 2002.[1] In the domestic Japanese market it was sold as the Isuzu Bighorn,[2] the car was exported internationally mainly as a Trooper but it also received several other nameplates including Acura SLX, Chevrolet Trooper, Subaru Bighorn, SsangYong Korando Family, Honda Horizon, Opel Monterey, Vauxhall Monterey, Holden Jackaroo, and Holden Monterey.[3]

In total, there were two generations of this vehicle: the first, produced between 1981 and 1991; and the second (UBS) produced between 1991 and 2002, with a substantial refresh in 1998.

The Trooper began as a rather basic and somewhat underpowered on- and off-road vehicle, offered only with four-cylinder motor, four-speed manual transmission, and part-time four-wheel drive. The first generation evolved to add both amenities and luxuries, including optional air-conditioning, power windows, and a more powerful V6 engine. The second generation was even more refined and available in two-wheel drive as well as four-wheel drive.

It competed with similar SUVs including the Toyota Hilux Surf, Mitsubishi Pajero, and Nissan Terrano.[4]

  1. ^ "Heritage". Isuzu Motors Limited. Archived from the original on 20 October 2022.
  2. ^ https://motorz.jp/feature/70706/
  3. ^ Helander, Benjamin (10 May 2023). "Nimi muutettu: Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn – iso runsaudensarvi ja pioneeri luksus-SUV:ille" [Name changed: Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn – big horn of plenty and a luxury SUV pioneer]. Moottori (in Finnish). Moottori Media. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023.
  4. ^ https://motor-fan.jp/mf/article/253237/

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