As a hardcore 4WD, the second-generation Thoroper is stress-free in the face of various harsh environments. In the 1994 Dakar Rally, a Japanese driver drove a basically modified BIGHORN Irmscher RS Short to participate in the Then-defunct Marathon class (no modification group, only some parts necessary for the competition), and won the first place in the group. This is obviously much better than the first generation of Trooper, which was old in design and participated in the Dakar but did not perform well.
Most of the common ones in China are the long-shaft models produced between 1991 and 2002, and they were also used as film crew vehicles by the program "Millennium Journey" launched by Phoenix Satellite TV in 2000.
This generation of models has three different styles depending on the passage of time, the early version was produced between 1991-1995, the mid-term version was produced between 1995-1998, and the later version was produced between 1998-2002. The small makeover in 1998 turned out to be the masterpiece of Isuzu Thoroper.
Second generation Thoroper
1991-2002
In 1991, Isuzu made a major overhaul of the Thoroper, which became the tallest and most handsome product on the market after adding more rounded features. It also made the car more competitive in the market at that time, and its power was also improved accordingly (equipped with a 3.2L V6 engine). The curb weight of the vehicle has also increased to 1885KG with larger body sizes and more abundant configurations. However, the convertible version of the model has completely disappeared on the second-generation Isuzu Thoroper, and only a convertible version of the concept car was introduced in 1994.
Since 1992, the second generation of the UBS series, the Isuzu Trooper, has officially launched a four-cylinder diesel engine code-named 4JG2 3.1L, which is also equipped with a front and rear limited-slip differential.
In 1998, the second generation of Isuzu Trooper officially ushered in a small makeover, and the appearance became more fashionable. The internal structure of the intake grille is no longer a single longitudinal structure, but has become a design with thick transverse bright strips to embellish the ISUZU logo. The front bumper mask is no longer a single function image on the old model, but has been given more faceted changes. At the same time, a diesel engine with the internal code name 4JX1 3.0L was added, and in addition to matching the five-speed manual transmission, a four-speed automatic transmission was also added as an option. In addition, with the release of a minor overhaul, a 3.5L V6 dual overhead camshaft engine was added to the North American market, with a maximum output of 160kW. At the same time, BorgWarner's TOD full-time all-wheel drive system appeared on small revamped models, that is, the TOD full-time all-wheel drive system that now appears on the Roadbreaker and The Haval H9.
At this time, the gearbox also includes a five-speed manual and four-speed automatic options, but the four-speed automatic transmission has been upgraded to Aisin's 4L30E.
In 2000, Isuzu fashioned up the details of the grille and added a steep slope mitigation function. However, only two years later, Isuzu Trooper began to stop selling in the global market, and Isuzu gradually withdrew from the passenger car market. However, in the Philippines, the sales of the second-generation Isuzu Thoroper continued until 2005, which was powered by 4JX1 3.0L diesel power and a maximum output of 117 kW, and only offered rear-wheel drive options.
Yes, after the official discontinuation of the second-generation Isuzu Trooper, there were no follow-up models, and only two generations of models appeared. Each generation, like Isuzu's passenger cars, has a long lifespan. And at that time, the Isuzu Thoroper was a popular car used by the domestic public prosecutor's office, so the number of imports from various channels to The country was very large, so it was not difficult to see. But a generation of classics has also come to an end