2000 Isuzu Amigo Isuzu Amigo 2000 Isuzu Amigo S 3.2L V6 Soft Top 4WD Mini-Sport Utility Convertible 4WD Lafayette, IN Redesigned front styling and several new colors are available for the new year. The Ironman package offers the Rodeo's Intelligent Suspension Control system. Sporty styling, standard ABS, powerful V6 engine option. Excessive engine noise, harsh suspension, cramped interior. The popularity of Isuzu's Amigo, based on a shortened Rodeo chassis, is partly due to the salad-bar-variety of options available to the consumer. You can choose between hardtop or softtop, two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, four-cylinder or V6, and manual or automatic transmission. Powering the base Amigo is a 2.2-liter, DOHC four-cylinder engine, which pumps out 130 horsepower and 144 foot-pounds of torque. The more powerful 3.2-liter V6 engine is the same one found under the hood of the Rodeo, and it makes 205 horsepower and 214 foot-pounds of torque. That's quite a bit of oomph, especially for such a light vehicle, and the power can be beheld in the 0-60 time, 7.4 seconds, as well as in the eardrums - this is one raucous mutha. With the purchase of a V6 model, consumers can also opt for a four-speed automatic tranny. A dash-mounted switch engages the shift-on-the-fly transfer case at speeds up to 60 mph. Ride quality has been improved due to a redesigned driver's seat, and body panels stuffed with foam and asphalt-sheeting result in reduced road noise and vibration. Four-wheel ABS, with disc brakes on the front wheels, is standard on all models, as is cruise control on all V6 editions. You'll also get driver and passenger airbags and folding rear bench seats, which collapse to reveal over 62 cubic feet of space. However, you'll have to shell out extra bucks for power windows and locks, A/C, keyless entry and a CD player. All Isuzus come with a 10-year/120,000-mile powertrain warranty, the longest in America. When you're out for a jaunt in the sun, the softtop can be stored in the trunk, while the hardtop features a new rear passenger moonroof for maximum UV ray exposure. A hard plastic spare tire cover is standard with the 16-inch wheels. Titan Gray front and rear bumpers, along with graphics and floormats, can be had with the Ironman package, which is basically comprised of cosmetic gewgaws slapped on the exterior. The Amigo seems to be holding its own against competitors such as the Chevrolet Tracker, Kia Sportage and Suzuki Vitara. We've sampled the hard top, but we have yet to test one of Isuzu's drop-top trucks, a shame because the Amigo was built for topless fun. We're suckers for the Jeep Wrangler convertible, and with its distinctive styling and utilitarian nature, the Amigo looks like it was developed using the same recipe book. Chevrolet Tracker Honda CR-V Suzuki Grand Vitara Toyota RAV4 8.2 sec. 134 ft. 0.71 6 3.2 liters V6 205 hp @ 5400 rpm 214 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm 62 cu.ft. 982 lbs. 4500 lbs. 167.8 in. 70.4 in. 66.6 in. 3668 lbs. 96.9 in. 35.4 ft. 8.2 in. 38.9 in. 37.3 in. NA NA NA NA 42.1 in. 33.3 in. 5 Standard Unknown Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Poor Not Tested 17.7 gal. 17 mpg / 20 mpg 16 mpg / 19 mpg 301 mi. / 354 mi. 283 mi. / 336 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $17,923 $19,695 7.35% $520 N/A 3% of the Total MSRP S 2.2L SOFT TOP 2WD (5M): 2.2L I4 DOHC SMPI 16-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 600 amp battery; 100 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, 4.3 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front torsion springs, front torsion bar, gas-pressurized front shocks, rigid rear axle multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; power rack-and-pinion steering with engine speed-sensing assist; front disc/rear drum brakes with 4-wheel antilock brakes; 17.7 gal. capacity fuel tank; front and rear mud flaps, skid plate(s), side impact bars; conventional rear cargo door; front manual pop-up glass sunroof with sunshade; manual convertible roof with lining, roll-over protection; front and rear black bumpers with front and rear tow hooks, rear step bumper; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 16" x 7" silverstyled steel wheels; P245/70SR16 A/S BSW tires; full-size steel spare wheel; rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan, cassette player, 4 speakers, and fixed antenna; 3 power accessory outlets, front lighter element(s), driver's foot rest, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags; tinted windows; fixed interval front windshield wipers; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, driver's and passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment; full folding rear bench seat with adjustable headrests; front height adjustable seatbelts; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, front cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering; interior lights include dome light, front reading lights; vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, lockingglove box, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel bin, 1 seat back storage pocket, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo net, cargo tie downs; body-colored grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and black door handles. S 2.2L HARD TOP 2WD (5M) (in addition to or instead of S 2.2L SOFT TOP 2WD (5M) equipment): Rear manual pop-up glass sunroof with sunshade; fixed interval rear wiper, rear window defroster and cargo light. S 3.2L V6 2WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of S 2.2L 2WD (5M) equipment): 3.2L V6 DOHC SMPI 24-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 90 amp alternator; driver's selectable multi-mode transmission; cruise control and steering wheel with tilt adjustment. S 3.2L V6 SOFT TOP 4WD (5M) (in addition to or instead of S 3.2L V6 HARD TOP 2WD (4A) equipment): 5-speed OD manual transmission; part-time 4-wheel drive, auto locking hub control and electronic shift and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes. S 3.2L V6 HARD TOP 4WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of S 3.2L V6 HARD TOP 2WD (4A) equipment): Part-time 4-wheel drive, auto locking hub control and electronic shift; limited slip differential and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes. 4AT Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic with OD $728 $800 AUR Air Conditioning with 4AT $836 $950 AVR Air Conditioning $836 $950 BS5 Sport Side Step $278 $355 CDA Deluxe CD Player $390 $500 CMA Cargo Mat $47 $60 ENO Cargo Convenience Net $20 $25 FL Fog Lamps $55 $70 IPA Ironman Package $847 $962 ITH Trailer Hitch $198 $253 JAA Carpeted Floor Mats $40 $50 L2 Limited Slip Differential $220 $250 M6 Wheels: 16" Aluminum $352 $400 M7 Wheels: 16" Aluminum with 4AT $352 $400 OVA Titan Gray Overfenders $198 $225 OVB Titan Gray Overfenders with 4AT $198 $225 P7 Preferred Equipment Package 2 $1,821 $2,110 SCA Center Armrest Pad $31 $40 TLA Tail Lamp Guards $66 $84 XBX Rear Storage Security Cover $140 $180