2001IsuzuTrooperIsuzu Trooper2001 Isuzu Trooper Limited 4WDSport UtilityWagon4WDJapanAn Anniversary package commemorating Isuzu's 85th year is the only new option for 2001 Troopers.Huge interior, good off-road ability, outstanding visibility.Truck-like handling that is less refined than some of the competition, expensive low-speed crash bills.Well over a decade ago, Isuzu introduced the first Trooper. It was a tough truck, sturdy and boxy in style, with two doors and a sparse interior. Powered by a four-cylinder engine, the original Trooper wasn't prepped to win any drag races, but the truck won fans for its off-road prowess and exceptional reliability. Soon, a four-door model joined the lineup, and a GM-sourced V6 engine became available. As the sport-utility market grew, luxury amenities were added to the Trooper, but by the early nineties, it was apparent that Isuzu needed to redesign the Trooper so that it could remain viable in a market populated by steadily improving competitors. The Rodeo claimed the entry-level slot for Isuzu in 1991, so the Trooper was moved into the upscale category in 1992. Since then, continued refinements have given the Trooper one of the best blends of style, comfort and utility in its class. Dual airbags and four-wheel antilock brakes are standard equipment. Fold the rear seats, and a Trooper can carry 90 cubic-feet of cargo, which is over 10 percent more than its rival, the Ford Explorer. Ground clearance measures an impressive 8.3 inches with the manual transmission, and rear seat passengers enjoy ample legroom. A 3.5-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 powers the Trooper, pumping out 215 horsepower and 230 foot-pounds of torque. Torque on Demand, Isuzu's traction system, which instantly directs more power to the front or rear wheels as needed, is standard on four-wheel drive Troopers with an automatic transmission. With the system engaged, you get the on-road stability of all-wheel drive and off-road capability of part-time four-wheel drive. And with the generous 10-year/120,000-mile powertrain warranty, you can use and abuse your Trooper to its fullest capacity. Just make sure to avoid any low speed collisions with solid objects. In recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the Trooper's repair bills in four different 5-mph crash tests totaled more than $11,000, the highest numbers ever recorded for such tests. Just backing up into a typical parking light pole at 5-mph resulted in over $3,300 worth of repair bills, not exactly your typical fender bender. In addition to the basic S model, there's the LS, which comes with heated cloth power seats, mesh 16-inch alloy wheels, an automatic transmission and standard six-CD changer. The Limited edition will get you a two-tone paint scheme, 12-spoke alloy wheels, power moonroof, and a beige leather interior. 2001 marks the 85th year of Isuzu Motors and to celebrate they have come up with a special Anniversary package for the Trooper. This limited-edition version includes exclusive Polar White Pearl paint, 12-spoke alloy wheels with accented Pearl White "windows", and chrome side steps for the exterior. On the inside, Anniversary Edition Troopers get leather and wood grain trim and a Nakamichi sound system. The Trooper has always been one of our favorite trucks because it has loads of personality and off-road ability. Although the four-wheel drive may have been slightly off-putting in terms of value for those of us whose idea of rough terrain is the dirt parking lot of the sweet corn stand, the cheaper two-wheel drive version, with its concurrent lower cost of ownership, will suffice nicely to traverse that mean pothole at the parking lot of Denny's. Ford ExplorerMercury MountaineerNissan PathfinderToyota 4Runner350,00010120,000560,0006100,000NANANA63.5 litersV6215 hp @ 5400 rpm230 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm85 cu.ft.895 lbs.5000 lbs.181.3 in.72.2 in.72.2 in.4615 lbs.108.7 in.38.1 ft.8.3 in.39.4 in.37.8 in.NANANANA40.8 in.39.1 in.5StandardStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedMarginalPoor22.5 gal.15 mpg / 19 mpg338 mi. / 428 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.$30,983$34,8137.35%$520N/A3% of the Total MSRPS 2WD (4A): 3.5L V6 DOHC SMPI 24-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; HD battery; engine oil cooler; 90 amp alternator; driver's selectable multi-mode transmission; 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; recirculating-ball power steering with engine-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 22.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; front and rear mud flaps, skid plates, side impact bars; split swing-out rear cargo door; front and rear colored bumpers with front and rear tow hooks and rear bumper step; rocker panel extensions, colored fender flares; clearcoat lower accent two-tone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; additional exterior lights include cornering lights;driver's and passenger's power remote black heated folding outside mirrors; 16" x 7" painted alloy wheels; P245/70SR16 BSW M&S tires; full-size steel spare wheel; air conditioning with climate control, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, 6 speakers, fixed antenna; cruise control; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, remote fuel door release; 1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, door ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition disable; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down function, fixed 1/4 vent windows; fixed-interval front and rear wipers, rear windowdefroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, driver and passenger armrests, driver's and front passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment; 60/40 folding rear split-bench seat with reclining adjustable headrests and center armrest; front height adjustable seatbelts; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats; interior lights include dome light, door curb lights, illuminated entry; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, interior concealed storage, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear underseat tray; carpeted cargo floor, cargo cover, cargo net, cargo tie downs, cargo light; chrome grille, body-colored side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and chrome door handles.
LS 2WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of S 2WD (4A) equipment): Limited-slip differential, body-colored front and rear mud flaps, front and rear body-colored bumpers with front and rear tow hooks; rear bumper step; body-colored bodyside molding, body-colored fender flares; clearcoat monotone paint; front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated power folding outside mirrors; 6-disc CD changer, window grid diversity antenna; deep tinted windows, variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, front bucket seats with heated-cushion, driver's seat includes 8-way power adjustment; interior lights include dome light with delay front reading lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel; and chrome side window moldings.
LIMITED 2WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of LS 2WD (4A) equipment): Front pwer express open sliding glass sunroof with sunshade; front and rear colored bumpers; colored fender flares; clearcoat lower accent two-tone paint; driver's and passenger's power remote chrome heated power folding outside mirrors; altimeter gauge, compass, exterior temp, trip odometer; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert, simulated wood dashboard insert, leather-wrapped gearshift knob and simulated wood door panel insert.
S 4WD (5M) (in addition to or instead of S 2WD (4A) equipment): 5-speed OD manual transmission; part-time 4- wheel drive, auto-locking hub control and electronic shift, and limited-slip differential.
LS/LIMITED 4WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of LS/LIMITED 2WD (4A) equipment): Automatic full-time 4-wheel drive, auto-locking hub control and electronic shift.