7 Seater Cars 2012 
Isuzu Trooper – Second Hand 7 Seater Car
Isuzu have dropped off the radar when it comes to making cars, but its long-running, rugged off-roader, the Trooper, is still thought of as one of the best 'big' cars today. Although it ceased production of the Trooper in 2003, in its nine-year history, it became known as the one to watch and gave the bigger companies of Toyota, Land Rover and Ford a run for their money.
**Isuzu Trooper - 2nd Hand** |
Isuzu Trooper – Stood the test of time
Despite its 90's looks, the Isuzu Trooper doesn't look out of place on the road. It's a chunky, boxy thing which has stood the test of time, and fits in today with the chunky, boxy looks manufacturers are aiming for, some 19-years after the Trooper's inception. Farmers and families still love it as it's a great towing car for agricultural use or caravans, it has seven seats and has a strong range of engines to choose from.
Isuzu Trooper – As tough as the rest
If you're looking for a second-hand 7 seater, the Isuzu Trooper should be on your list. It might not have the finesse of a Mitsubishi Shogun, a JEEP Grand Cherokee or a Range Rover, but it's tough and effective in its ability.
Isuzu Trooper – Engines and Performance
There were two engines to choose from for the Trooper, a 3.5 V6 petrol-engine or a 3.0-litre turbo common-rail diesel. Both are torquey beasts that are capable of hauling loads easily. The petrol engine is more suited to motorway driving while the diesel is best on the rough stuff. The sprint to 60mph takes 11.4 seconds for the V6 and goes on to 112mph or 13.4 seconds and 99mph for the oil burner. The diesel is 200kgs more than the petrol-engined model, which is surprising, but with 245ft-lb of torque, it doesn't break a sweat.
Isuzu Trooper – Cabin
Inside, the cabin is spacious and even for the rearmost passengers, leg- and headroom is ample. Although both engines are noisy and fairly unrefined, there is a good CD-stereo system that can drown out wind and road noise. Although there isn't the luxury of selecting options, if you find a Trooper with leather seating and a higher-spec model, then that's the car you should choose as the lower-priced ones have cheap velour seats and very plasticky dashboards.
Isuzu Trooper – Seating Position
The seating position is very high, which allows you to look over hatchbacks and gives you good visibility. Parking is surprisingly easy thanks to the old-school thin A and B pillars. With the brake lights located in the rear bumper, though, it's very easy to smash the lenses, which is a poor choice of placement from whoever designed it.
Isuzu Trooper – Safety FEatures
Due to new laws and legislation, the Isuzu Trooper doesn't fare well in the safety expectations of today. With a rugged exterior and hefty weight, it probably won't be worse off than any other car in a collision, but even the newest models are nine years old and technology has advanced since then. That said, there are driver and passenger airbags, but that's it. No traction control or stability safety net.
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**Isuzu Trooper - 2nd Hand** |
Isuzu Trooper – Versatile Second Hand Seven Seater
With its age, it's best to check for rust and damage from being taken off-road, as well as a leaking differential, which can be costly to fix. For a few thousand pounds, though, it's one of the most versatile 7 seaters still available in the UK.
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