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Исузу быстрее
Isuzu P'up второго поколения (США)
Обзор
Производитель	Isuzu
Также называемый	Chevrolet LUV
Производство	1972–2002
Кузов и шасси
Класс	Компактный пикап
Макет	Передний двигатель, задний привод Передний двигатель, полный привод
Хронология
Предшественник	Исузу Оса
Преемник	Исузу Д-Макс Исузу Хомбре

Isuzu Faster это пикап , который производится и продается компанией Isuzu в период между 1972 и 2002 в течение трех поколений. На смену Faster во всем мире пришел Isuzu D-Max , за исключением Северной Америки.

Первое поколение (1972–1980) [ править ]

Первое поколение
2-дверный пикап Chevrolet LUV (США)
Обзор
Также называемый	Isuzu Faster (Таиланд) Isuzu KB Bedford KB Chevrolet LUV
Производство	1972–1980 гг.
сборка	Япония: завод Фудзисава , Фудзисава, Канагава Таиланд: Самронг, Самут Пракан Индонезия: Бекаси , Западная Ява Филиппины: Дасмариньяс (Pilipinas GM)
Кузов и шасси
Тип кузова	2-дверный шасси с кабиной 2-дверный пикап 4-дверный пикап
Связанный	Исузу Флориан
Трансмиссия
Двигатель	1,6 л G161 OHV I4 (бензин) 1,6 л G161Z I4 (бензин) 1,8 л G180Z I4 (бензин) 2,0 л C190 I4 (дизель)
Передача инфекции	4-х ступенчатая механика 3-х ступенчатый автомат
Габаритные размеры
Колесная база	2600 мм (102,4 дюйма) (SWB) 2995 мм (117,9 дюйма) (LWB)
Длина	4,405 мм (173,4 дюйма) (SWB)
Ширина	1600 мм (63,0 дюйма)
Хронология
Предшественник	Opel Blitz (для Bedford KB) Бедфорд TJ (для Bedford KB)
Преемник	Chevrolet S-10

Японская Isuzu представила пикап Faster серии KB20 / 25 в 1972 году. Модели с обычной колесной базой были обозначены как «20», а «25» относились к более длинной версии. Унаследованный от Isuzu Florian , Faster имеет много компонентов, включая двери и переднюю часть. Он служил заменой Isuzu Wasp , пикап-версии Bellett, предшествовавшей Florian. Выпускались как одинарная, так и сдвоенная передняя облицовка фары.

Из-за внешних размеров и соответствия предложенных двигателей японским нормам платформа была отнесена к категории «компактная» и конкурировала с другими продуктами японского производства, продававшимися в Японии в то время.

На большинстве экспортных рынков Isuzu переименовал Faster в Isuzu KB. ^[1] Однако Faster часто распространялся через розничные каналы General Motors (GM) и продавался под брендом Chevrolet как « Chevrolet LUV » - LUV, что является аббревиатурой от легкого внедорожника . ^[2] Bedford , европейская дочерняя компания GM по производству коммерческих автомобилей, также предлагала автомобиль под названием «Bedford KB». ^[3]

В Isuzu Faster использовалось традиционное шасси пикапа с лестничной рамой и задней подвеской ведущего моста с листовой рессорой . В передней части подвески на А-образных рычагах использовалась независимая конфигурация . Колесная база 2600 мм (102,4 дюйма) была аналогична своим конкурентам, как и грузовой отсек 1855 мм (73,0 дюйма). В отличие от предыдущей Wasp , была также версия с длинной колесной базой ( KB25 ), у которой было 2 995 мм (117,9 дюйма ) между осями, что составляло 2290 мм (90,2 дюйма) станины. ^[4]

В 1978 году стала доступна полноприводная версия с кодом шасси KB40, но продавалась в Японии под лейблом «Faster Rodeo». Также существовала версия с двойной кабиной (на более длинном шасси). Продажи закончились в 1980 году, когда было представлено второе поколение. Двигатель, используемый на большинстве рынков, представлял собой карбюраторный 1,6-литровый (1584 куб. См) бензиновый рядный четырехцилиндровый двигатель SOHC мощностью 94 л.с. (69 кВт), который дополнялся 2,0-литровым (1951 куб. См) дизельным четырехцилиндровым двигателем ( KBD ) мощностью 62 л.с. (46 кВт). Максимальная скорость составляла 145 км / ч (90 миль / ч) и 115 км / ч (71 миль / ч) для бензиновой и дизельной версий соответственно. ^[4] В Японии первоначально был установлен двигатель с верхним расположением клапанов (G161); это производит 84 л.с. (62 кВт) для максимальной скорости 135 км / ч (84 миль / ч).^[5]

Австралия

General Motors-Holden импортировала Faster в Австралию с ноября 1972 года под названием « Chevrolet LUV », переименовав его в Isuzu KB в 1977 году, прежде чем в декабре 1980 года он был заменен моделью второго поколения (под маркой « Holden Rodeo »). ^{[6] [7] [8]} Холден представил LUV в Австралии с 1,6-литровым рядным четырехцилиндровым бензиновым двигателем, развивающим около 50 кВт (67 л.с.) мощности и 110 Нм (81 фунт-фут) крутящего момента. ^[8] Получив раннюю репутацию надежных и долговечных, эти оригинальные модели с задним приводом отличались четырехступенчатой ​​механической коробкой передач, конструкцией с короткой колесной базой и грузоподъемностью около 1000 кг (2200 фунтов). ^[8]

Обновление в 1978 году расширил диапазон LUV, теперь , содержащий короткое колесная база KB20 модель, новый длинной колесной базой KB25 и привод на четыре колеса KB40 короткой колесной базой. ^[8] Эти варианты KB25 и KB40 предлагались как с шасси с кабиной, так и с универсальным кузовом (пикап) и могли оснащаться 1,6-литровым бензиновым двигателем или недавно доступным 1,95-литровым рядным четырехцилиндровым дизельным двигателем. ^[8] Дизель производил 45 кВт (60 л.с.) и 113 Н · м (83 фунт-фут). ^[8]

Внешние изображения
1979 Isuzu KB (KB40) , Австралия
Bedford KB (KB25), Европа

Северная Америка

Ответственность за продажи в Северной Америке была возложена на General Motors. Таким образом, Isuzu продавался через дилерские центры Chevrolet как «Chevrolet LUV». Единственным двигателем был рядный четырехцилиндровый SOHC объемом 1,8 л (1817 куб. См), который выдавал 75 л.с. (56 кВт).

Sales in the United States began in March 1972 as a response to the Datsun and Toyota pickup trucks, as well as Ford's Mazda-built Courier.^[2] To circumvent the 25 percent tariff on light trucks (known as the chicken tax), LUVs were imported in cab chassis configuration, which included the entire light truck, less the cargo box or truck bed and were only subject to a 4 percent tariff.^[9] Subsequently, a truck bed would be attached to the chassis and the vehicle could be sold as a light truck.

The LUV's exterior was updated slightly for the 1974 model year, but the first major update came in the 1976 model year, when a three-speed automatic transmission option and front disc brakes were added. Power was up to 80 hp (60 kW) for 1977, and sales continued to rise. An exterior refresh and the addition of a 2,285 mm (90 in) cargo bay option, with longer 2,995 mm (118 in) wheelbase, brought sales up to 71,145 in 1978. The addition of four-wheel drive for 1979 brought the LUV to the attention of Motor Trend magazine, and earned it their second "Truck of the Year" award. The LUV was the first four-wheel-drive minitruck available and set a new trend.^[10] Sales peaked at 100,192.

Second generation (1980–1988)[edit]

The second generation was more commonly marketed worldwide under the Isuzu label (either as the "Isuzu KB" or just plain "Pick Up"). It continued to use the "Rodeo" suffix for the four-wheel drives. The second generation model was the first Isuzu pickup offered in three cab styles: single cab, double cab and "Space Cab" ("Sports Cab" in some markets). Sales in the UK continued as the Bedford KB.

This generation was not shared with the GM North American GMT325 platform, which replaced the North American Chevrolet LUV in 1982.

Australasia[edit]

Holden in Australasia distributed the second generation Isuzu Faster between January 1981 and August 1988 as the first generation or KB series "Holden Rodeo", for which production started in December 1980.^[6][13] Early KBs were fitted with circular headlamps and a horizontal four-bar grille, but a 1983 model year facelift in December 1982 brought rectangular lamps with a 12-port grille insert as well as restyled side mirrors.^[13][14]

At launch, Holden made the Rodeo available in utility (pickup) and cab chassis body variants in both rear- (LWB) and four-wheel drive (SWB) layouts. All models featured a floor- or column-mounted four-speed synchromesh manual transmission coupled with the 1.6-liter gasoline or 2.0-liter diesel engines.^[15] The 1983 model year update increased these displacements to 1.8- and 2.2-liters, respectively. At the same time a new upmarket "LS" model was issued (coded KB28), fitted with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and five-speed manual.^[16] For the 1984 year model, beginning in February 1984, the 2.0-liter became the base gasoline engine.^[17]

The 1985 model from July the same year^[13] signaled another facelift, the release of the two-door Space Cab body style, the debut of a new 2.3-liter gasoline engine, and the deletion of the four-speed manual and column-shift selector (making the floor-mounted five-speed manual standard).^[18] From March 1986 (1986 model year), the 2.3-liter became the standard gasoline engine and in April the subsequent year, the 1987 models obtained a final facelift with an open rectangular grille design and optional power steering.^[13][19][20]

Versions with unique local specifications were assembled in New Zealand at GM's Trentham assembly plant. These were also badged as Holdens.

Europe[edit]

The second generation KB was introduced in many European markets, not only Britain, as the Bedford KB. In subsequent years continental markets saw a switch to Isuzu badging as General Motors stopped using the Vauxhall and Bedford brands outside of the United Kingdom.^[21] It was called by the model code, Specifications and trims varied depending on market needs, but most received the 1.6-liter G161Z petrol engine with a twin carburettor and 80 PS (59 kW), or the 2-liter C190 diesel inline-four with 54.5 PS (40 kW). Two-wheel-drives were also available on a long wheelbase not offered in combination with four-wheel-drive.^[22]

North America[edit]

The United States continued to receive the Faster under the "Chevrolet LUV" name for the second generation, introduced in 1980 for the 1981 model year. The gasoline engine remained the same, but the LUV was now available with an Isuzu C223 diesel engine making 58 hp (43 kW) at 4300 rpm and 93 lb⋅ft (126 N⋅m) at 2200 rpm. This new engine gave the rear-wheel drive diesel LUV a fuel economy rating of 33 mpg_‑US (7.1 L/100 km) city / 44 mpg_‑US (5.3 L/100 km) highway.

After the 1982 model year, General Motors stopped selling the Chevrolet LUV (although many '82s lingered on forecourts into the next year) in the United States in favor of their own S-10 compact pickup. Meanwhile, Isuzu had sold their version in parallel with the LUV since their 1981 entry to the US market, under the name "Isuzu P'up" (short for "pickup"). Isuzu's version received another grille and other differences to set it apart from the LUV, not the least of which is the giant "ISUZU" block letters on the tailgate.^[10] The P'up received the same engines as the LUV; either an 80 hp (60 kW) 1.8-liter gasoline inline-four (G180Z) or a 2.2-liter diesel version with 58 hp (43 kW) (C223). Four-wheel drive was available with either engine but only in short-wheelbase form,^[23] though some 4WD long-wheelbase diesel are known to exist, possibly dealer-installed or aftermarket conversions. Because of technology-sharing agreement between GM and Isuzu, the diesel was also offered with the LUV's replacement until 1985. Later, the gasoline engine was upgraded to Isuzu's 1.95-liter four and a turbodiesel version was added, with the turbo standard on diesel-engined 4WD models.^[24]

For 1987, the P'up gained a "Spacecab" extended cab model.^[24] This was only available in LS or Deluxe trim. Also new was the option of a 2.3-liter gasoline four (standard on 4WDs).^[24] Production for the Mexican and Latin American markets did not end until 1994.

South America[edit]

As with North America, the Isuzu KB was generally issued under the name "Chevrolet LUV" in South America. Manufactured in Colombia from Japanese complete knock down (CKD) sets, these models entered production in 1980 to be exported to other South American countries, continuing on until the release of the TF series in 1988. At the start, the versions assembled were the K-26 and K-28. It was offered with a 1584 cc (G161Z) engine.^[25] It was also offered a (C190) diesel version of 1951 cc with eight valves in the cylinder head and 62 PS (46 kW).^[26] This model of the Isuzu KB only was assembled in Chile via CKD kits from Japanese origin.^[26]

Third generation (TF; 1988–2002)[edit]

For the third generation (TF), introduced in 1988, the domestic Japanese lineup was divided into two, with the "Faster" label used on rear-wheel drive versions with four-wheel drives now sold as the Isuzu Rodeo. Rodeo became the name used in most markets for this car, but the profusion of labels for different markets continued. Versions sold in the Americas were called Isuzu Pickup and Chevrolet LUV. In the United Kingdom, the pickup was called Isuzu TF and also Bedford Brava from 1988 until 1991 when the Bedford brand was dropped and it became the Vauxhall Brava. The Isuzu was also sold in mainland Europe along with the Opel Campo. This Opel branding was also utilized in the Middle East, parts of North Africa and some Asian countries.

Holden Rodeo was the only name used in Australasia, with the Isuzu KB name used in South Africa and some other markets. The names Isuzu Faster-Z, Isuzu TFR, and Honda Tourmaster were used in Thailand. A Thai-market SUV based on the TF was sold as the Thairung Adventure, produced in semi-knocked-down by Thai Rung Union Car. Names used in other markets include: Chevrolet T-Series (Egypt), Isuzu Ippon (Israel), Isuzu Fuego (Philippines), and as the Isuzu Invader in the north-eastern parts of Malaysia (Sabah). License built copies have been sold as the Jinbei SY10 series, Foton Aoling T-Series in China, where the car has served as a basis for innumerable local copies, authorized and unauthorized.

In Japan, two-wheel drive versions were called "Isuzu Faster", with the "Rodeo" name reserved for four-wheel drive units. In 1992, an updated version of the 4JB1 2.8-litre turbodiesel with direct injection was introduced; while the original 2.8 has 100 PS (74 kW), the direct-injected version offered 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 3,600 rpm and 23.0 kg⋅m (226 N⋅m; 166 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2,300 rpm. Japanese sales ended in 1994 without replacement, although export markets continued to receive the vehicle until replaced by the D-Max from 2002.

Isuzu Japan had Yokohama Motor Sales manufacture from 1990-1993 a 4 berth camper on the Isuzu Rodeo TFS55H chassis platform. This was the popular 4WD version which gave offroad accessibility and comfort. This option only came in the 2.8 litre 4JB1T engine option and 5 Speed manual with low/high transferbox. There was no automatic options offered.

• 1998 Isuzu Rodeo LWB Camper TFS55H

The TF series received a facelift in 1997. Styling was changed, with a more rounded look at the front, and a new-look dash similar to that used in the 1995 to 1997 model Isuzu Wizard. In China, where the TF is still built by Isuzu's local joint venture partner Qingling Motors, it received a second facelift at the beginning of 2015.

Australia[edit]

Holden introduced the TF series into Australia in 1988, branded as the Holden Rodeo, following on from the name of the previous Isuzu based light truck sold by the brand in Australia. The Holden Rodeo was initially available with a 2.6-liter 88 kW (118 hp) inline-four. A 2.8-liter 74 kW (99 hp) turbodiesel was introduced soon after. Body styles offered were a two-door single cab, a two-door SpaceCab, with space for two small jump-seats (rarely if ever fitted in Australia) behind the front passengers, and a four-door Crewcab, with space for the driver and four passengers. Several trim levels were available, which included DX (base model), LX (mid-range RWD, top of the 4WD range) and LT (top of the range, only available as an RWD petrol Crewcab).

The facelifted 1997 (1998 model year) Holden Rodeo came with a new trim level, LT Sport, available as a four-wheel Crewcab only. Airbags for the driver and front passenger also became an option. By 1998 the 2.6-liter engine was discontinued and a new engine was offered, a 3.2-liter 140 kW (188 hp) V6. This engine was available in both rear- and four-wheel-drive. The rear-wheel-drive version had the same chassis, and thus ride-height as the four-wheel-drive, but without the transfer case and front axle. The 3.2-liter V6 was the most powerful engine in a pickup truck in Australia until it was replaced in 2003 by the new look Rodeo based on the Isuzu D-Max. Accordingly, this engine was the most popular engine in the Rodeo, and the Rodeo sold very well overall, near the sales numbers of the Toyota Hilux, traditionally the best-selling commercial vehicle in Australia.

The Holden Rodeo was updated once again in 2001 for the 2002 model year, with a new diesel engine, a 3.1-liter 96 kW (129 hp) direct injection intercooled turbodiesel. The update was also accompanied by minor styling changes, such as clear indicator lenses, and a different grille.

Europe[edit]

In Europe, the Isuzu was sold as the TF alongside the rebadged "Opel Campo". It was also sold as the "Isuzu Campo." In the United Kingdom "Vauxhall Brava" badging was used rather than Opel. These received the same updates as did the Isuzu TF in general markets, and a variety of body styles were available, usually coupled with diesel engines.

North America[edit]

In North America, the TF series appeared in 1988 as simply the "Isuzu Pickup". Produced at Lafayette, Indiana, Isuzu continued on with the TF until 1996 when it was finally replaced with the Hombre (a badged-engineered Chevrolet S-10). The only engines available were the 96 hp (72 kW) 2.3-liter 4ZD1, the 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) 2.6-liter 4ZE1 and the GM 3.1-liter V-6 (designation LG6) producing 120 hp (89 kW) and 170 lb⋅ft (230 N⋅m) for the 1991–1994 model years.^[28] The 2.3-liter version holds the distinction of becoming the last carbureted passenger vehicle sold new in the United States (1994 model year). There was also a heavier, work oriented one-tonne model available.^[29] The truck continued to be sold in Mexico, and Latin America until production ended in 2016.

South America[edit]

As with the previous KB series generation, South American markets again received the TF models under the "Chevrolet LUV" name. The Chilean assembling works began in 1982,^[26] meanwhile in Colombia commenced in 1989,^[30] In the assembling process, the local parts usage percentage was high and important for the LUV manufacturing process. In Chile it has to reach 40  percent domestic parts content, meanwhile in Colombia exceeded 70%.^[31]

A successful export program beginning in Chile in 1980s to the Andean Community countries: Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela; and in 1993 began the exports from Chilean assembled units (in the SpaceCab model only) to Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, and Venezuela.^[26] In total, more than 220,000 units were produced only in Chile, and more than 300.000 in Colombia. From 1999 and to little success, Thai Rung Union Car supplied the Chevrolet plant in Arica, Chile with the unique body panels from their "Isuzu Grand Adventure" model to make the Chevrolet Grand Adventure and the "Chevrolet Grand LUV". The Grand Adventure was a wagon version of the TF series pickup.

By the late 1980s, supplementary assembly began in Quito, Ecuador by Omnibus BB Transportes (now General Motors Ecuador) with a 1.6-liter inline-four cylinder engine, making 80 hp (60 kW).

In October 2005; was ceased the Isuzu Faster Chilean manufacture. In Colombia, the Isuzu Faster has ceased its production in 2010. The last Faster rolled off the assembly line on May 8, 2010. In both countries, the Isuzu Faster was replaced by the Isuzu D-Max, these firsts units were assembled only in Ecuador and later from vehicles coming from Thailand (2014 onwards).

References[edit]

Bibliography[edit]

• Bebbington, Terry (2009). 60 Years of Holden. Padstow, New South Wales: Haynes Manuals. ISBN 978-1-876953-58-4.
• Lamm, Michael (July 1981). "Driving the Isuzu I-Mark and P'up". Popular Mechanics. New York City.
• Ruiz, Marco (1986). 'The Complete History of the Japanese Car: 1907 to the Present. Rome: ERVIN srl. ISBN 0-517-61777-3.

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