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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Safety

You get driver and passenger airbags, but this is a pretty old design, so don't expect fantastic crash protection (although you'll have inertia on your side). Gets remote central locking and an alarm.

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4.5 out of 5

Reliability

In keeping with its brief as a dependable workhorse, there are very few problems which are likely to cause you grief even if put to constant hard work. But always service it correctly.

Car check problem points

Body

Check for rust on older cars and signs of off-road damage.

Engine/Gearbox

Leaky differential.

Other

Damaged interior.