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Isuzu Trooper 3.5 V6 24V (215 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)
Trooper Overview:
Isuzu Trooper (Trooper). With 312 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1940 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 11.3 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Isuzu Trooper of this generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. While it offered basic safety features like ABS, its overall crash safety performance is not officially rated by this body.
3.5 V6 24V (215 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong power for its size, providing decent acceleration for an SUV of its era, though the manual transmission can feel a bit sluggish compared to the automatic.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is notably poor, especially in urban driving, making it an expensive choice for daily commuting.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent off-road capability and robust construction
- • Spacious interior and large cargo capacity (especially wagon models)
- • Strong towing capacity, particularly with diesel engines
- • Reliable engines (especially the 3.5 V6 if maintained)
- • Good visibility from the high driving position
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy for petrol V6 models
- • Leisurely acceleration for most diesel variants
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Firm ride quality, especially on rough roads
- • Lack of modern safety features compared to contemporary SUVs
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Trooper: 1998 - 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Isuzu |
| Model: | Trooper |
| Generation: | Trooper |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 24V (215 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 215 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 61.5 Hp/l [430mm 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 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.3 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9 kg/Hp, 110.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.2 kg/Nm, 160.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1940 |
| Max. weight: | 2600 |
| Max load: | 660 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2070 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 770 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4365 mm mm [430mm less] |
| Width: | 1835 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1835 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2330 mm mm [430mm less] |
| Front track: | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | P245/70 R16 |
| Front suspension | Torsion |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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