1998 Isuzu Trooper Owners Manual - This is the review of 1998 Trooper. A bigger and lighter engine provides huge improvements in horsepower and torque (up 13 and 22 percent, respectively). And the new Torque On Demand (TOD) drive system replaces conventional four-high mode for better performance on paved or slippery roads.
Just more than 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, four-door models 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 competitive against steadily improving competitors.
The Rodeo claimed the entry- level slot for Isuzu in 1991, so the Trooper was moved upscale in 1992. Since then, continued refinements have given the Trooper one of the best blends of style, comfort and utility in the class. Dual airbags are standard equipment, as are four-wheel antilock brakes. Fold the rear seats, and a Trooper can carry 90 cubic feet of cargo, 10 more than rival Ford Explorer. Ground clearance measures an impressive 8.3 inches with the manual transmission, and rear seat passengers enjoy as much rear legroom as found in a Mercedes S500 sedan.
1998 Isuzu Trooper Owners Manual