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Isuzu Trooper UBS 2.8 TD (UBS55) (106 Hp)
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Isuzu Trooper:
The Isuzu Trooper is a full-size SUV manufactured and marketed by Isuzu between September 1981 and September 2002 over two generations, the first, produced between 1981 and 1991; and the second produced between 1991 and 2002, the latter with a mid-cycle refresh in 1998. In its earliest iterations, the Trooper was based on the company's first generation Isuzu Faster/Chevrolet LUV pickup.
Marketed in the Japanese domestic market, as the Isuzu Bighorn, Isuzu marketed it internationally primarily as the Trooper, and in other markets as the Acura SLX , Chevrolet Trooper, Subaru Bighorn, SsangYong Korando Family, Honda Horizon, Opel Monterey, Vauxhall Monterey, Holden Jackaroo, and Holden Monterey....(Read more on Wikipedia)
UBS Overview:
Isuzu Trooper (UBS). All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Isuzu Trooper UBS predates modern Euro NCAP testing. Safety features are basic by contemporary standards, typical of 1980s SUVs, focusing more on structural integrity than advanced occupant protection systems.
2.8 TD (UBS55) (106 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for its era, providing decent low-end torque suitable for off-road excursions and general utility, though highway performance is modest.
Fuel Economy
Typical for a turbo-diesel SUV of its age, fuel economy is moderate. Expect around 20-25 MPG depending on driving conditions and maintenance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability and rugged durability.
- • Reliable and robust diesel engines (4JB1-T).
- • Spacious interior and practical utility.
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanicals.
Cons:
- • Basic interior comfort and features.
- • Modest on-road performance and handling.
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards.
- • Lack of modern safety features.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Soft Top: 1987 - 1991).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Isuzu |
| Model: | Trooper |
| Generation: | UBS |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.8 TD (UBS55) (106 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1991 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 106 Hp |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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