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Acura SLX 3.5 (218 Hp)
Overall Rating
Acura SLX:
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)
SLX Overview:
Acura SLX (SLX). With 312 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2095 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 175 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Acura SLX (Isuzu Trooper) was not tested by Euro NCAP. US crash tests for the Trooper indicated mediocre to poor performance for its era, typical of many truck-based SUVs from the late 1990s.
3.5 (218 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 3.5L V6 offers respectable power for a large SUV of its time, providing decent acceleration and sufficient grunt for highway cruising and light towing.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption at 15 l/100 km is high, but typical for a naturally aspirated V6 in a heavy, all-wheel-drive SUV from the late 90s.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust, truck-based construction
- • Excellent off-road capability (for its time)
- • Spacious interior and cargo capacity
- • Strong 3.5L V6 engine option
- • Good visibility from the driver's seat
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across the lineup
- • Truck-like ride quality, not very refined
- • Dated interior design and materials for an Acura
- • Essentially a rebadged Isuzu Trooper with a premium price tag
- • Limited luxury features compared to true luxury SUVs
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(SLX: 1996 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Acura |
| Model: | SLX |
| Generation: | SLX |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 (218 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 218 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 62.4 Hp/l [20mm less] |
| Torque: | 312 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 6VE1 More details about the engine 6VE1 |
| Engine displacement: | 3494 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.3 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 15 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.6 kg/Hp, 104.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2095 |
| Max. weight: | 2500 |
| Max load: | 405 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2554 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1237 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4720 mm mm [20mm less] |
| Width: | 1835 mm mm [85mm more] |
| Height: | 1835 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 245/70 R16 |
If you could change one thing about the Acura SLX, what would it be?