Isuzu Trooper (92-03) - Review

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The long-running Trooper is popular for its durability, versatility and chunky styling. It's not the most civilised road vehicle, but it's a fine workhorse for agricultural use and for towing. Not as nearly as refined as a Range Rover, Grand Cherokee or Shogun, Trooper is very tough and costs considerably less to buy than the opposition. The current range, launched in mid-1998, features the most powerful turbo-diesel engine available in this class of vehicle. It's not posh and it's not cool, but it's a very effective tool for a tough job.
3 out of 5

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Old school in looks and ability.

Old school manners on-road.

The long-running Trooper is popular for its durability, versatility and chunky styling. It's not the most civilised road vehicle, but it's a fine workhorse for agricultural use and for towing. Not as nearly as refined as a Range Rover, Grand Cherokee or Shogun, Trooper is very tough and costs considerably less to buy than the opposition. The current range, launched in mid-1998, features the most powerful turbo-diesel engine available in this class of vehicle. It's not posh and it's not cool, but it's a very effective tool for a tough job.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3.5 out of 5

    "There's either a 3.0-litre common-rail turbo-diesel or a 3.5 petrol V6. Both are strong. The petrol..."

  • Handling

    2 out of 5

    "A big old brute on the road, it's been designed to work better in a more agricultural environment,..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    2.5 out of 5

    "There's plenty of space inside this tank. Rear passengers have lots of room and an extra row of..."

  • Practicality

    4 out of 5

    "The five-door offers more space than its shorter three-door relation, although both are roomy. Rear..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "Has all the equipment that owners would need. Insignia is the top of the range model and is probably..."

  • Behind the wheel

    3 out of 5

    "You can spec it to suit your needs, be that leather seated comfort, or easy to clean velour. Either..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3.5 out of 5

    "The diesel unit offers good economy for its size and depreciaton is not too frightening. Servicing..."

  • Green credentials

    0 out of 5

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    2 out of 5

    "You get driver and passenger airbags, but this is a pretty old design, so don't expect fantastic..."

  • Reliability

    4.5 out of 5

    "In keeping with its brief as a dependable workhorse, there are very few problems which are likely to..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    4 out of 5

    "Isuzu dealers know they need to do a bit of work to shift these now so they're always up for a deal."

  • Buying used

    2.5 out of 5

    "The nature of this beast is that it gets bought and worked long and hard before being retired -..."

  • Selling

    4.5 out of 5

    "If you have a Trooper to sell with plenty of life left in it then you'll find buyers eager to take..."

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