What is the Isuzu Trooper?
The Trooper is a high-riding, truck-based SUV that served as one of Isuzu’s larger passenger vehicles. It came in two- and four-door forms, with an upright, utilitarian shape in its earlier years and a more rounded design in its later generation. In Japan it was known as the Bighorn; other markets used names including Monterey and Jackaroo.
Trooper generations
The first generation ran from 1984 to 1991 in US model-year listings. Its upright styling suited its utility-focused character. The second generation ran from 1992 to 2002 in the US, bringing a larger, more rounded body and a more comfortable cabin. The Trooper retained its truck-based roots as its design became more polished.
Engines, fuel use and where it was sold
US listings span 2.0 L to 3.5 L engines, with petrol and diesel versions. The best combined EPA rating is 25 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 9.4 L/100 km on the EPA test. UK listings cover 3.0 L to 3.5 L petrol and diesel engines, with a lowest figure of 10.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test. Canadian listings show 3.2 L to 3.5 L petrol engines and a lowest figure of 15.6 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test. The procedures differ: EPA in the US, NEDC in the UK and 5-cycle in Canada, so the results are not directly comparable. Listings cover 1984–2002 in the US, 2000–2006 in the UK and 1995–2002 in Canada.
Questions and answers
What kind of vehicle is the Isuzu Trooper?
It is a truck-based SUV that came in two- and four-door forms.
What years did the Trooper generations cover?
The first generation ran from 1984 to 1991 in US listings, and the second from 1992 to 2002.
Did the Trooper use diesel engines?
Yes. US and UK listings include petrol and diesel versions; Canadian listings include petrol versions.
Which market has the lowest listed fuel consumption figure?
The lowest figure is 9.4 L/100 km in US EPA listings. UK NEDC and Canadian 5-cycle results use different procedures.
