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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3.5 out of 5

Running costs

The diesel unit offers good economy for its size and depreciaton is not too frightening. Servicing and insurance are reasonable, too.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£3,069 - £3,610 *

Diesel

£2,374 - £2,564 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

4500 miles (minor), 9000 miles (major).

Warranty

Three years mechanical, six years bodywork.

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

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