’81: Trooper production started; III ’85: 5-door version; ’88: modernization, rectangular lights; ’89: engine 2.8; '91: presentation of a new car, engines: 3.2 V6 24V i 3.1 turbodiesel.
► Technical data
bodies: Station Wagon 3-drzw. dim. 4075/1650/1800 mm; long version: 3-, 5-door. length. 4380 mm.
Motors: gasoline 4-cylinder: 2.3/92 KM (carburetor), 2.6/114 (injection), 2.8 (injection)/122; turbodiesle 4-cyl.: 2.2/72, 2.8/97-106; after '91: benz. 3.2 V6 24V / 177-193; 4-cyl turbodiesle: 3.1/125, 3.1 direct injection./116. Chassis: rear drive, attached front; suspend. front independent. torsion bars; tit a stiff axle, leaf springs / after 91 r. coil springs.
► Faults
• zużycie podzespołów wynikające z intensywnej eksploatacji w terenie (joints, wheel suspension)
• faults in the electrical system
• bodywork corrosion (older copies)
Parts prices in PLN
reflector 2001
front fender 1655
complete clutch 2409
brake pads (front) 943
front door glass 820
timing drive 405
Isuzu Trooper 3.2, 1992 r.
► Summary
Trooper produced before 91 r. it's a real off-road car. It allows for smooth off-road driving and a relatively comfortable asphalt journey. Better known is more luxurious, richly equipped model introduced in the early years 90. – in Europe he can be found as Opel Monterey.
Modern design. Big fuel consumption. Costly service