Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Isuzu Trooper

The world's largest manufacturer of heavy trucks Japanese company Isuzu its first compressor called Isuzu Trooper (translated "cavalrymen"), built in 1981. Compact and comfortable four-wheel drive vehicle Pick a direct competitor appears earlier Mitsubishi Pajero.

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu Trooper

Even foreign angularity they were like. In the range Isuzu Trooper initially consisted of three-and 3-door off with a soft-top convertible. Three-version, in turn, was performed as a short (2,300 mm) and long (2650 mm) base, which will soon establish a full-fledged version of the elongated 5-door compressor, which is the most popular model in the series.

Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu Trooper

The Isuzu Trooper is typical of the all-Japanese compact pickups and off: British Deputy strong, independent front suspension with adjustable torque stiffness, depending rear suspension, rocket propulsion. The rear door attached to the spare wheel double. Originally intended only for Trooper 2.0-litre 88-strong petrol engine and the 2.2-litre 61-strong diesel. For foreign markets offered stronger power units: 2.3-litre 92-strong ignition engine and turbo diesel capacity 72 litres.

1991 Isuzu Trooper

Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu Trooper

Already in 1986, looks the Isuzu Trooper upgraded: round headlamps replaced in the rectangular, radiator grille also is different. Powerful engines: 2.6-litre injection develops 114 hp, 2.8-litre turbo diesel- 100 litres.

Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu Trooper

Inside all versions saved Lycurgus style, which is so characteristic of a car to reach riding on the road. There is not even a seat back angle adjustment, but well developed lateral support. The box shape dashboards were in the spirit of Japanese design 1980. Vision is good, thanks to big side mirrors.

Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu Trooper

Disc brakes all wheels that off unusually, so even with ABS, worked perfectly. Sleeves free movement of the front wheel to connect manually.

Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu Trooper

Overall, the Isuzu Trooper first generation has been a very reliable and car logically.

Isuzu Trooper 2000 Interior

Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu Trooper

In 1991 debut of the Isuzu Trooper second generation. Its design is essentially maintained continuity with the first model, only a more modern design and comfort the body. Sleeves front axles, like him, now includes a button from the saloon, and even at speeds (up to 100 km / h). Performance quality even better. Dimensions seriously changed: 4660x1745x1840 mm (for 5-door version), 3-door to 430 mm shorter.

Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu Trooper

The model, of course, equipped more powerful engines: 3.2-litre 24-klalannym injection V6 with a capacity of 193 litres (177 litres with a catalytic converter) and the 3.1-litre 125-horsepower turbo diesel. In five-step mechanical MP, a 4-broadbanded "automatic". A diesel different cost 13.1 l/100 km in the city, gasoline in turn spends up to 16 l/100 km.

Isuzu Trooper

The Isuzu Trooper subsequently distributed to various markets under local brands. So in April 1992 in the light out Opel Monterey (alias Vauxhail), which has only a fabrication and equipment cabin. In Japan on an agreement with the company selling Honda model by the name of Horison, a fact that the car pastors never changed. However, for the North American market Acura SLX staffed on higher level.

Isuzu Trooper

In 1998, the upgraded model seriously and apparently most markedly 3-door new version. The body is mounted to the frame through numerous rubber cushion configurations and extra charge of the massive job filling reminiscent of the cargo ended. Complementing the picture bottom powerful towing hooks and lugs enshrined hot bolts.

Isuzu Trooper

In general, appearance and pastors car is an example of a balanced design. It will be all-important, and the inscription "Trooper" on the front doors, hood and full-chute at the rear of a large part (its double, 70/30).

Isuzu Trooper

After upgrading Isuzu Trooper received a new 3.5 litre V6 engine with a custom intake manifold - replace 3.2-litre. Boxes offered transfers, mechanical, and automatic.

Isuzu Trooper

Landing in the Isuzu Trooper much easier mountain ascents along the body of ribbed steel sheet. Beauty is of a high ceiling and a large area of glazing. Here comfort accommodates five. As an option, may have two seats in the cargo hold. All fingertips and the adjustment of seats, and air-conditioned office, and of course, transmission.

Isuzu Trooper

Front Bridge switch - off at speed (100 km / h) button, a number of "automatic" standard, down-transfer "activated" leverage with the inscription "H-4L."

Isuzu Trooper

The panel instrumentation is simple and functional. Indexes of gasoline, coolant temperature, oil pressure, as well as RF and tachometer-traditional switch, the switch to electronic speedometer Odometer. All instruments are visible and legible, with excellent illumination in the dark. There is a marker on the screen dubbing indication AKPP selector.

Isuzu Trooper

Steering is surprisingly sharp and accurate, and V-Pick excellent heard no matter wet asphalt under the wheels or dry. Strengths of the Isuzu Trooper, full-evident, have a, comfortable, strong, well-assembled and splendidly equipped with a car Pick off with good opportunities.

Isuzu Trooper

The next update of a car pastors happened in 2001. Ostensibly, a car logically changed little. At integrated into the hood false radiator added chrome grille. In the roof, a new automated sliding increased size. A door in the trunk, it allows isolated from the eyes of the contents.

Isuzu Trooper

Since the instrument panel in favour of the current trend disappeared, filter and oil pressure indicator. They assumed LED modes of transmission TOD - Torque on Demand.

Isuzu Trooper

Otherwise, everything still. Strong body conservative box with a plastic extender wheel arches, rear door of the two unequal parts from the chute to cover more of a headlamp and fog-light with conventional glass lenses impressive thickness. Headlamps equipped with washers and cleaners. Side mirrors in chrome-plated shells emerging, electric.

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