Showing posts with label isuzu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label isuzu. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

It Came From eBay Hell: The Geo Storm Pickup You Never Knew You Wanted

Few names in automotive history make the average car enthusiast’s skin crawl like, “Geo”. Geo was General Motors response to the growing number of Japanese and South Korean imports that had invaded the U.S. market. Essentially taking the most boring and insipid models from Suzuki, Toyota and Isuzu and building them stateside, Geo embodied the whole, “Who Gives A...” attitude that has made GM so
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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Friday, December 4, 2009

2008 Isuzu Pickup



















The Isuzu Pickups made their debut in 2006, and the crew cab model was quickly nominated as "Truck of the Year" by two different magazines, "Truck of Texas" and "Four Wheeler of the Year." IntelliChoice named the 2006 models a "Smart Choice" in ten different ownership-cost categories, and singled out the 2006 i-280 Extended Cab S as the "Top Winner" in its class for lowest repair costs.

For 2007, the i-280 Extended Cab 4x2 becomes the i-290, and the i-350 Crew Cab 4x4 is renamed the i-370. Trim levels remain unchanged: the i-290 is available in base S trim, with Preferred Equipment, LS and Luxury packages optional, and the i-370 is available in LS or optional Limited trim. Both vehicles get larger, more powerful engines. The changes for the 2007 model year:

  • 2.9-liter inline four-cylinder engine replaces 2.8-liter, increasing horsepower to 185 hp (vs. 175) and torque to 190 ft.-lbs. (vs. 185)
  • 3.7-liter inline five-cylinder engine replaces 3.5-liter, increasing horsepower to 242 hp (from 220) and torque to 242 ft.-lbs. (vs. 225)
  • Base i-290 S available with automatic transmission as well as manual transmission
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System added as standard equipment on all models
  • 3.73 rear axle ratio added on manual transmission models (replaces 3.42 rear axle ratio)
  • Towing capacity of manual transmission models increases from 1,700 to 2,100 lbs.
  • Pacific Blue exterior color added
  • Deep Crimson Metallic replaces Red Rock Metallic exterior color
  • Bering Blue Metallic replaces Adriatic Blue Metallic exterior color
  • Ebony interior trim replaces Very Dark Pewter (LS, Luxury and Limited)
  • Chrome accents added to HVAC lever, gauges, and speaker surrounds (LS, Luxury and Limited)
  • Chrome accents to be added mid-year to interior door handles and locks (LS, Luxury and Limited
  • Map lights deleted from inside rear view mirror

Despite these upgrades, pricing is unchanged from 2006. The i-290 Extended Cab 4x2 S begins at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $16,989, while the i-370 Crew Cab 4x4 LS starts at an M.S.R.P. of $27,358.


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2008 Isuzu Pickup



















The Isuzu Pickups made their debut in 2006, and the crew cab model was quickly nominated as "Truck of the Year" by two different magazines, "Truck of Texas" and "Four Wheeler of the Year." IntelliChoice named the 2006 models a "Smart Choice" in ten different ownership-cost categories, and singled out the 2006 i-280 Extended Cab S as the "Top Winner" in its class for lowest repair costs.

For 2007, the i-280 Extended Cab 4x2 becomes the i-290, and the i-350 Crew Cab 4x4 is renamed the i-370. Trim levels remain unchanged: the i-290 is available in base S trim, with Preferred Equipment, LS and Luxury packages optional, and the i-370 is available in LS or optional Limited trim. Both vehicles get larger, more powerful engines. The changes for the 2007 model year:

  • 2.9-liter inline four-cylinder engine replaces 2.8-liter, increasing horsepower to 185 hp (vs. 175) and torque to 190 ft.-lbs. (vs. 185)
  • 3.7-liter inline five-cylinder engine replaces 3.5-liter, increasing horsepower to 242 hp (from 220) and torque to 242 ft.-lbs. (vs. 225)
  • Base i-290 S available with automatic transmission as well as manual transmission
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System added as standard equipment on all models
  • 3.73 rear axle ratio added on manual transmission models (replaces 3.42 rear axle ratio)
  • Towing capacity of manual transmission models increases from 1,700 to 2,100 lbs.
  • Pacific Blue exterior color added
  • Deep Crimson Metallic replaces Red Rock Metallic exterior color
  • Bering Blue Metallic replaces Adriatic Blue Metallic exterior color
  • Ebony interior trim replaces Very Dark Pewter (LS, Luxury and Limited)
  • Chrome accents added to HVAC lever, gauges, and speaker surrounds (LS, Luxury and Limited)
  • Chrome accents to be added mid-year to interior door handles and locks (LS, Luxury and Limited
  • Map lights deleted from inside rear view mirror

Despite these upgrades, pricing is unchanged from 2006. The i-290 Extended Cab 4x2 S begins at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $16,989, while the i-370 Crew Cab 4x4 LS starts at an M.S.R.P. of $27,358.


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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

2007 Isuzu Ascender



















IntelliChoice named the 2006 Ascender 5-Passenger a "Top Winner" in its class for both lowest fuel cost and lowest operating cost, and a "Smart Choice" in eight other categories. Isuzu's flagship SUV returns for 2007, sized "just right" to offer plenty of room for five passengers, and with the multiple award-winning 4.2-liter inline six- cylinder engine under its hood. Changes include the following:
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System added as standard equipment on all models
  • Bering Blue Metallic replaces Adriatic Blue Metallic
  • Storm Gray Metallic replaces Graphite Gray Metallic
  • Six-spoke machined-finish alloy wheels replace painted wheels as standard equipment
  • OnStar communication system discontinued as an available option
  • 7-Passenger model discontinued
  • Trim levels are unchanged. Both 2WD and 4WD models are available in base S trim and offer optional Preferred Equipment, LS, Leather and Luxury packages.

Prices are unchanged as well. The Ascender 2WD begins at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $25,959, and the Ascender 4WD has a base M.S.R.P. of $27,959.


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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Isuzu Ascender

The Ascender is Isuzu’s midsize SUV that shares its platform with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the GMC Envoy. The Ascender originally replaced the Trooper for 2003 and is the largest and most powerful SUV from Isuzu. The short-wheelbase 5-passenger version was added for 2004.
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Technical Specs
Standard Engine 4.2L I6
Standard Transmission 4 Speed Automatic
Cylinders 6
Horsepower @ RPM 285@6000
Torque @ RPM 276@4600 (foot-lbs)
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Isuzu Ascender

The Ascender is Isuzu’s midsize SUV that shares its platform with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the GMC Envoy. The Ascender originally replaced the Trooper for 2003 and is the largest and most powerful SUV from Isuzu. The short-wheelbase 5-passenger version was added for 2004.
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Technical Specs
Standard Engine 4.2L I6
Standard Transmission 4 Speed Automatic
Cylinders 6
Horsepower @ RPM 285@6000
Torque @ RPM 276@4600 (foot-lbs)
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