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Asia Rocsta 1.8 i 4x4 (86 Hp)
Overall Rating
Asia Rocsta:
The Asia Rocsta is a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle built by Asia Motors Corporation in South Korea. It was available as a Jeep or Pick-up Truck.
The Rocsta is derived from the K111 Jeep, also developed by Asia Motors. Because this model was cheaper than competing 4WD vehicles, it contributed to the increase in popularity of offroad racing in Korea.
Asia Motors launched the Rocsta in 1990, and retired it in 1997. From 1998, the Rocsta's replacement, the Asia Retona, was sold with Kia badging....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Rocsta Overview:
Asia Rocsta (Rocsta). With 135 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1330 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16 s). The top speed reaches 127 km/h. A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Asia Rocsta generation was produced before widespread Euro NCAP testing and likely lacks modern safety features. Its basic design suggests minimal passive safety provisions, typical for utilitarian vehicles of its era.
1.8 i 4x4 (86 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers modest performance suitable for light off-road use and general utility, but lacks highway cruising power. Acceleration is slow (16 sec 0-100km/h), typical for its era and vehicle type.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 12.2 l/100 km is relatively high for its power output, reflecting its older carburettor technology and permanent 4x4 drivetrain.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent off-road capability for its class
- • Simple, robust, and easy to maintain mechanics
- • Utilitarian design for practical use
- • Good value for a dedicated, budget-friendly off-roader
Cons:
- • Very poor on-road performance and comfort
- • High fuel consumption for petrol models
- • Lack of modern safety features and refinement
- • Limited availability of parts and specialist support
- • Basic interior and noisy cabin
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Asia |
| Model: | Rocsta |
| Generation: | Rocsta |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i 4x4 (86 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 86 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 48.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 135 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1789 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 127 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.5 kg/Hp, 64.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.9 kg/Nm, 101.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 1.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1330 |
| Max. weight: | 1700 |
| Max load: | 370 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 470 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 110 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3585 mm mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm |
| Height: | 1820 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2130 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1295 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1295 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/75 R15 |
| Front suspension | Leaf spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
If you could change one thing about the Asia Rocsta, what would it be?