Isuzu Trooper

The Bighorn, otherwise known as the Trooper throughout America and Europe, and the Holden Jackaroo in Australia, is a large 4x4 (SUV) produced by Isuzu. Two wheel drive was available in the later years.

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Europe - Holden - Australia - SUV - Isuzu

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The Trooper has a solid rear axle and independent front suspension. US models were later powered using a Chevrolet 2.8L V6 along with a 7.5" rear differential.

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The 1995-1997 models were rated "Not Acceptable" by Consumer Reports for their tendency to roll over. Other independent tests were inconclusive, but none with as dramatic results as Consumer Reports had experienced. The jury in a lawsuit brought by Isuzu against Consumers Union found that the magazine showed a "reckless disregard" for the truth when it published one statement. However, the bulk of Isuzu's allegations - including other negative statements, test doctoring, and stunt driving - were dismissed by the jury, and the lawsuit ultimately favored Consumers Union. Trooper sales figures never recovered.

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Consumer Reports - Consumers Union

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For model year 2003, the Trooper was replaced in the United States market by the GM-produced Isuzu Ascender.

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United States - Isuzu Ascender

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